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The recent study has shed light on the link between healthy habits and reduced risk of developing dementia. Source: Getty Images.

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Study shows seven ways to reduce risk of dementia for those with genetic risks

A recent study has found that those with a genetic risk of dementia can reduce their risk of developing the condition with 7 simple lifestyle changes.

Written byMatthew Hart

Health issues

New study examines the link between blood pressure pills and breast cancer

New study examines the link between blood pressure pills and breast cancer

Curtin University researchers will examine if the long-term use of a popular blood pressure medication increased the risk of breast cancer.

Ysabelle AlesnaYsabelle Alesna

The study looks into whether common blood pressure pills are linked with breast cancer. Source: Getty

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Seniors who snore suffer a ‘reduced quality of life’

Seniors who snore suffer a ‘reduced quality of life’

Australian researchers have released data from a sleep study that further links snoring and sleep apnea to poor quality of life and lower cognitive ability.

Elissa NapierElissa Napier

New research links snoring and sleep apnea to lower quality of life and cognitive ability. Source: Getty

Good health

The berry that could stave off dementia and improve brain function

The berry that could stave off dementia and improve brain function

A new study from the University of East Anglia (UEA) has found that introducing a few cranberries into your diet can help improve memory and brain function, with the hope that the findings could prevent neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia.

Written byMatthew Hart

UEA’s Norwich Medical School Lead Researcher, Dr David Vauzour said "we wanted to find out more about how cranberries could help reduce age-related neurodegeneration". Source: Getty Images.

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Medical cannabis study “increases confidence” in progressive treatment

Medical cannabis study “increases confidence” in progressive treatment

A new study into the use of medical cannabis has shown hopeful results for patients suffering chronic pain.

Elissa NapierElissa Napier

New research shows medical cannabis has breakthrough results for sufferers of chronic pain. Source: Getty

Good health

10 foods and drinks that are secretly wrecking your teeth and gums

10 foods and drinks that are secretly wrecking your teeth and gums

Your teeth need to last you a lifetime, but what you put in your mouth could be destroying your oral health.

Dr Valence RobertsDr Valence Roberts

Learn what damages your smile and how to avoid it. Source: Getty

Celebrity

Bruce Willis’ wife admits his disorder has been a burden on her mental health

Bruce Willis’ wife admits his disorder has been a burden on her mental health

Bruce Willis's wife, Emma Heming, has opened up about her recent mental health struggles after news of her husband's shock diagnosis of a debilitating brain disorder broke just weeks ago.

Written byKiara Camuglia

The model went on to share touching advice someone had once given her, revealing the words had really influenced her to take a stance in ensuring her own health was never undervalued. Source: Getty

Health issues

Fears grow as melanoma ‘tsunami’ looms over Australia

Fears grow as melanoma ‘tsunami’ looms over Australia

An expected increase in skin cancer globally is a "red flag" for Australia, a specialist says an "incoming tsunami" of melanoma cases is to be expected.

Ysabelle AlesnaYsabelle Alesna

Australia faces a looming skills shortage among doctors able to diagnose and treat skin cancer, with melanoma cases projected to increase. Source: Getty

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Urgent recall of popular ‘Swisse’ vitamin supplement after mould discovery

Urgent recall of popular ‘Swisse’ vitamin supplement after mould discovery

An urgent recall has been issued for the popular 'Swisse' vitamin supplement, 'Collagen Glow gummies' after a specific batch was found to contain traces of mould.

Written byKiara Camuglia

According to TGA, the detected mould "is visible to the naked eye as discolouration and texture changes to the gummies", with the identified mould revealed to be Aspergillus penicillioides. Source: Getty

Experts

It’s all in the hips: How safe gardening could prevent a lifetime of back pain

It’s all in the hips: How safe gardening could prevent a lifetime of back pain

'Community Moves' Founder, Van Marinos, reveals how a simple movement pattern change when gardening could save you a lifetime of lower back pain.

Health ExpertVan Marinos

The next time you’re faced with picking up something heavy up or putting it down, try to remember, it’s all in the hips. Source: Getty

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