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Cold or swollen feet? Here’s why you shouldn’t ignore your foot health
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Heart health

The vital link between heart health and ageing well

The vital link between heart health and ageing well

As part of Heart Research Australia’s REDFEB initiative, the month dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease, millions of Australians are being reminded that maintaining a healthy heart is essential not just for your heart but also for your brain.
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Tips

How to make sure your glasses are comfortable and well-fitted

How to make sure your glasses are comfortable and well-fitted

An ill-fitting pair of glasses can be a constant source of pain and irritation.
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Foot health

Ten natural home remedies to help manage and relieve bunions

Ten natural home remedies to help manage and relieve bunions

In addition to being painful and irritating at times, bunions can also be unsightly. Learn how you can relieve some of that inflammation with these natural remedies.
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Diet and nutrition

Studies reveal fizzy drinks and ready meals link with heart disease and death

Studies reveal fizzy drinks and ready meals link with heart disease and death

You might want to rethink that easy dinner plan next time.
Paying attention to changes in our feet can provide valuable insights into overall health and help identify potential issues early on. Source: Getty Images.
Foot health

How your feet change with age and what they could reveal about your health

How your feet change with age and what they could reveal about your health

Our bodies experience many physical changes as we age, and our feet are no exception. Recognising how ageing affects foot health can provide important insights into our overall well-being.
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Weight management

Discover the secret that helped a woman lose almost 30 kilograms in 5 months

Discover the secret that helped a woman lose almost 30 kilograms in 5 months

This great hack lets you set your own pace, allowing you to achieve realistic expectations while integrating your weight loss journey with everyday life.
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Skin and hair health

Deal of the Day: The perfect gift for a skincare enthusiast

Deal of the Day: The perfect gift for a skincare enthusiast

These beautiful gift sets (currently going for a huge discount at Priceline) are a perfect way to pamper that special someone.
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Diet and nutrition

Six bizarre food combinations that can actually improve your health

Six bizarre food combinations that can actually improve your health

Eating chocolate with apples is just one example of a food combination that's better for your health.
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Hearing health

What your body is trying to tell you about your health with ear wax

What your body is trying to tell you about your health with ear wax

Earwax comes in different colours, making it tricky to know what's normal and when to be concerned about your health.

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Hearing health

Clear out ear wax with these 7 at-home methods

Clear out ear wax with these 7 at-home methods

These natural ways to remove ear wax are a great way to avoid cotton buds, pointed objects and other implements that could damage your ear canal.
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Foot health

Ten natural home remedies for bunions

Ten natural home remedies for bunions

These persistent lumps are banal, but fortunately you don't always have to break the bank to get rid of them.
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Diet and nutrition

Common foods that can increase your ‘bad’ cholesterol

Common foods that can increase your ‘bad’ cholesterol

From egg yolks to fruit juice, this surprising list highlights the hidden flaw of foods both healthy and unhealthy.
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Foot health

How ageing impacts your feet and what these changes can tell you about your health

How ageing impacts your feet and what these changes can tell you about your health

As we age, our bodies undergo a number of physical changes, and our feet are no exception. While these changes can be a common part of the ageing process, understanding how ageing impacts foot health can offer important insights into our overall well-being.
"This is especially important as we age and the risk of vision problems increases." Source: Getty Images.
Eye health

The nut that could help protect your vision and brain health as you age

The nut that could help protect your vision and brain health as you age

Nuts and seeds are a good source of the protein, fats, vitamins and minerals that are essential to living a long and healthy life but now scientists say one nut in particular may protect our eyes and brains from deteriorating as we age.
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