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The latest health updates and new discoveries that affect older Australians — from COVID-19 and chronic conditions to the simple preventative steps that can help you live life to the full.

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Health

How exercise can help ‘combat ageing of the brain’ and slow cognitive decline

How exercise can help ‘combat ageing of the brain’ and slow cognitive decline

For years, exercise has been celebrated for its health benefits, and now research shows it could help prevent or slow cognitive decline as we age.
Researchers found that having frequent bad dreams during older age, may be linked with dementia. Source: Getty Images
Common health conditions

Are frequent nightmares an early warning sign of dementia? What your dreams could be telling you

Are frequent nightmares an early warning sign of dementia? What your dreams could be telling you

A recent study suggests that frequent bad dreams, especially in middle age and beyond, might be linked to a higher risk of developing dementia. Find out how these sleep disturbances could be an early red flag.
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Skin and hair health

6 ways to calm and heal your sunburnt skin

6 ways to calm and heal your sunburnt skin

While wearing sunscreen is a great way to prevent sunburn, sometimes, despite your best efforts to stay sun safe during summer, you might still end up with a burn.
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Health

The optimal foods for boosting brain health revealed

The optimal foods for boosting brain health revealed

Discover the power of nutritious foods to boost brain function and keep you sharp from dawn till dusk.
"Between 30 per cent and 48 per cent of seniors complain of sleepiness while 12 to 20 per cent have insomnia problems." Source: Bianca De Marchi/AAP PHOTOS.
Healthy sleeping

Could weight training help older adults beat insomnia?

Could weight training help older adults beat insomnia?

Muscle-strengthening exercises, such as lifting dumbbells or using gym equipment, have been shown to reduce sleeplessness among older adults, according to an international team of researchers.
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Healthy ageing

Unlocking new skills in your 60s

Unlocking new skills in your 60s

The idea that learning new skills becomes difficult with age is a common misconception. While it’s true that the brain changes over time, the ability to learn, adapt, and grow never truly stops.
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Foot health

Five easy ways to help alleviate pain from bunions without surgery

Five easy ways to help alleviate pain from bunions without surgery

These home remedies can help soothe those angry red sores ahead of medical intervention.
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Skin and hair health

DEAL ALERT: Save on powerful skincare for sun-damaged mature skin

DEAL ALERT: Save on powerful skincare for sun-damaged mature skin

Designed especially for the harsh Aussie climate, this local range is ideal for women looking to avoid sun spots.
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Mental health and wellness

How stress affects ageing and what you can do about it

How stress affects ageing and what you can do about it

Chronic stress is a major factor that can speed up the ageing process in ways you might not realise. Taking proactive steps to manage stress can help you maintain better overall health and well-being as you age.
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Eye health

Eye tests can detect early warning signs of other health conditions, experts say

Eye tests can detect early warning signs of other health conditions, experts say

It’s vital to discuss signs or symptoms in the eye with a professional as these could point to more serious health issues.
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Heart disease and hypertension

Lower your blood pressure with these home remedies

Lower your blood pressure with these home remedies

These tricks to help lower blood pressure can be easily done from the comfort of your home.
Nearly 2 in 3 adults over 60 experience hearing decline—why are so many waiting to seek help? Source: Getty Images.
Hearing health

Why so many older adults are delaying treatment for hearing loss

Why so many older adults are delaying treatment for hearing loss

Hearing loss is common—but it doesn’t have to go untreated. Learn why early action is key.
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Good health

Unexpected health risks hiding in your garden

Unexpected health risks hiding in your garden

Growing your own veggies and herbs? Learn how to avoid hidden health risks in your garden with essential food safety tips to keep your harvest safe and healthy.
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Good health

Beat the bloat: Foods to avoid & natural remedies for a happier gut

Beat the bloat: Foods to avoid & natural remedies for a happier gut

It’s natural for our bellies to expand and contract throughout the day, especially after we’ve eaten, but for some people that bloated feeling seems to hang around longer than normal.

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Taking control of your health: the easy steps to living younger longer

While ageing is inevitable, healthy ageing is the difference between simply ‘getting older’ and ‘ageing well’ – all it takes is a bit of work. Get practical tips of things you can do every day for a healthier, happier version of you.

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Questions from the community to our sex expert

Help! I’m 69 and love my husband dearly, but I can never climax. Why is there no pills to help women?
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Help! I’ve developed feelings for a friend whose wife is in care
Relationships

Help! I’ve developed feelings for a friend whose wife is in care

Help! I’ve developed feelings for a friend whose wife is in care

Relationship expert Polly offers her advice on falling for a friend with a partner in care.
Help! How do I get more moisture down there?
Experts

Help! How do I get more moisture down there?

Help! How do I get more moisture down there?

Relationship expert Polly suggests various approaches, including natural supplements and moisturisers, to combat vaginal dryness post-menopause and enhance sexual comfort and pleasure.
Help! Is my 70-year-old husband’s high sex drive normal?
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Help! Is my 70-year-old husband’s high sex drive normal?

Help! Is my 70-year-old husband’s high sex drive normal?

Relationship expert Polly provides guidance on managing differing sex drives in a relationship, fostering open communication, empathy, and emotional connection for a more fulfilling and intimate bond.
Help! How do I start a new intimate relationship with someone?
Experts

Help! How do I start a new intimate relationship with someone?

Help! How do I start a new intimate relationship with someone?

Relationship expert Polly gives tips for those starting a new sexual relationship and advises them to communicate openly about their desires and pleasures to create a more fulfilling experience.
Help! My husband’s constant sexual desires are spoiling a happy relationship
Experts

Help! My husband’s constant sexual desires are spoiling a happy relationship

Help! My husband’s constant sexual desires are spoiling a happy relationship

Relationship expert Polly gives advice on how to overcome sexual shame and foster intimacy in a marriage.
Help! My husband and I want more intimacy in our relationship
Experts

Help! My husband and I want more intimacy in our relationship

Help! My husband and I want more intimacy in our relationship

Relationship expert Polly understands the struggle of lacking intimacy in a long-term marriage and offers empowering communication tools to help you express your needs and desires for affection in your relationship.
Help! How do I teach my partner what I want or desire?
Experts

Help! How do I teach my partner what I want or desire?

Help! How do I teach my partner what I want or desire?

Relationship expert Polly shares practical tips for effectively communicating your sexual desires to your partner, fostering a fulfilling and open-minded exploration of mutual pleasure.
Help! How do I heal and allow myself to open up sexually again after a troubling past?
Experts

Help! How do I heal and allow myself to open up sexually again after a troubling past?

Help! How do I heal and allow myself to open up sexually again after a troubling past?

Relationship expert Polly offers guidance and empowering exercises to help survivors of unwanted physical attention reclaim their bodies, heal, and rediscover the pleasure of sexual touch.
Help! My wife (67) can’t orgasm since having a full hysterectomy
Experts

Help! My wife (67) can’t orgasm since having a full hysterectomy

Help! My wife (67) can’t orgasm since having a full hysterectomy

Discover the secrets to reviving pleasure in your relationship after menopause with advice from our relationship expert Polly.
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Help! How can I overcome mental barriers and enhance my sexual experience with my new partner?

Help! How can I overcome mental barriers and enhance my sexual experience with my new partner?

Relationship expert Polly suggests that individuals facing difficulties maintaining an erection should have a candid discussion with their doctor to explore alternative options in order to foster a satisfying and safe sexual relationship.
Help! I’ve had my prostate removed and am unable to have an erection
Experts

Help! I’ve had my prostate removed and am unable to have an erection

Help! I’ve had my prostate removed and am unable to have an erection

Relationship expert Polly says that while managing ED following a prostate removal may seem challenging, orgasms and enjoyment of sex can still be experienced in different ways.
Help! My wife (74) says intercourse hurts too much and lube is uncomfortable
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Help! My wife (74) says intercourse hurts too much and lube is uncomfortable

Help! My wife (74) says intercourse hurts too much and lube is uncomfortable

Relationship expert Polly advises seeking alternative options for pain and dryness during intercourse, and encourages sexual experimentation and redefining expectations.
Help! Does having an enlarged prostate cause erection and orgasm problems?
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Help! Does having an enlarged prostate cause erection and orgasm problems?

Help! Does having an enlarged prostate cause erection and orgasm problems?

Relationship expert Polly suggests exploring alternative pleasurable sensations and incorporating external stimuli to ease the pressure of having a completely hard erection when dealing with an enlarged prostate and high PSA.
Help! I’m a 60-year-old woman and my orgasms are not as intense as they used to be
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Help! I’m a 60-year-old woman and my orgasms are not as intense as they used to be

Help! I’m a 60-year-old woman and my orgasms are not as intense as they used to be

Relationship expert Polly suggests that while age-related changes may affect the intensity of orgasms, there are alternative ways to experience deep pleasure.

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Expert contributors

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Exercise physiologistJoel WarmanHead of Wellness Centre at Shine Birtinya Retirement Living
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