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Smooth operator: 5 dermatologist-approved tips to prevent dry winter skin
As temperatures plummet, our skin can go from supple to Sahara-like surprisingly quickly. Dr Saxon Smith explains how to keep your body's biggest organ hydrated.
Health Expert
Saxon Smith
Experts
Can we influence our genes?
Can we influence our genes?
Turns out, all aspects of our environment can have an effect on the vast majority of our genes, Dr Ross Walker explains.
Health Expert
Dr Ross Walker
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Dates on date night: Foods that’ll boost your sex life
Dates on date night: Foods that’ll boost your sex life
Turn up the heat in the bedroom with these libido- and erection-enhancing foods. Some might just surprise you!
Written by
Penelope Pelecas
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Paw-fect pals: How adopting a senior pet can help you feel younger
Paw-fect pals: How adopting a senior pet can help you feel younger
If you struggle to stick to a regular exercise routine or are missing some laughter and companionship, a senior pet can be the best medicine.
Written by
Hilary Board
News
Over-60s feel positive about the future, are planning bucket-list travel and are NOT lonely
Over-60s feel positive about the future, are planning bucket-list travel and are NOT lonely
Look alive, it's time to thrive!
Written by
Anna Wall
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Ita Buttrose on staying in shape and her ‘non-negotiable’ daily health habit
Ita Buttrose on staying in shape and her ‘non-negotiable’ daily health habit
If following this advice will make us look as good as Ita at 79, count us in!
Written by
Anna Wall
News
Growing calls to make ‘toxic’ fire pits illegal. Is this un-Australian?
Growing calls to make ‘toxic’ fire pits illegal. Is this un-Australian?
A recent photo of fire pits for sale at Bunnings has sparked an uproar online, with many pushing for a ban of the popular item, claiming they emit more toxic pollution than cigarettes.
Written by
Anna Wall
Experts
Intermittent fasting: What does it involve and is it safe?
Intermittent fasting: What does it involve and is it safe?
Overindulged this Easter? Gabrielle Newman recommends trying intermittent fasting, which is great for losing weight, reducing blood sugars and more.
Clinical nutritionist
Gabrielle Newman
Good health
Loco for cocoa: A brief history of chocolate and its health benefits
Loco for cocoa: A brief history of chocolate and its health benefits
Swedish botanist Carl Linnaeus named the cocoa plant Theobroma cacao, meaning “food of the gods”. And research shows this Easter favourite is more than just a guilty pleasure.
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The Conversation
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The Bra Whisperer: Things you should never put in your brassiere
The Bra Whisperer: Things you should never put in your brassiere
Ladies, we're all guilty of using our bras as 'lady pockets' from time to time, but apparently there are a few bits and bobs we shouldn't be storing in there.
Written by
Anna Wall
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