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Health in your 60s & beyond

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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Looking for a Christmas gift that will truly make you (or a loved one) truly happy?

Looking for a Christmas gift that will truly make you (or a loved one) truly happy?

You have until December 25 to save on some seriously satisfying accessories.
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Exercise

The type of exercise that could provide a long-term brain boost for older adults

The type of exercise that could provide a long-term brain boost for older adults

Exercise has long been recognised for its benefits to both body and mind. Now, a recent study has highlighted a specific form of exercise that could enhance brain function in older adults for years.
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Healthy sleeping

What you need in your bedroom to help you sleep better

What you need in your bedroom to help you sleep better

The way you decorate your bedroom could be the secret to a good night's sleep.
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Back pain

Living with back pain? This home upgrade could make a world of difference

Living with back pain? This home upgrade could make a world of difference

Whether you’re looking to improve your personal comfort or looking after the needs of a loved one, this could significantly improve health and happiness in the years ahead.
Feeling the weight of stress? Discover how a simple diet swap could help lighten the load and bring peace of mind – all while keeping you healthy and happy after 60. Source: Getty Images.
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The diet that can help over 60s feel less stressed revealed

The diet that can help over 60s feel less stressed revealed

Feeling the weight of stress? Discover how a simple diet swap could help lighten the load and bring peace of mind – all while keeping you healthy and happy after 60.
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Alzheimers

The eye test that could detect Alzheimer’s a decade before symptoms strike

The eye test that could detect Alzheimer’s a decade before symptoms strike

The eyes may hold the key to early dementia detection, with UK researchers linking subtle vision changes to signs of the condition years before diagnosis.
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Study shows these superfoods could reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease

Study shows these superfoods could reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease

From poultry to red wine, these foods have been linked to a reduced risk of Alzheimer's disease.
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How red wine could help prevent tooth and gum decay

How red wine could help prevent tooth and gum decay

If you’re a lover of red wine, the latest research surrounding the tasty alcoholic beverage may be music to your ears.
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Could high blood pressure and poor sleep increase your risk of cognitive decline?

Could high blood pressure and poor sleep increase your risk of cognitive decline?

Australian scientists are warning that people with high blood pressure who are not getting enough sleep could be at risk for brain injury and overall brain decline as they get older.
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Incontinence

A simple guide to boosting pelvic floor strength and confidence as you age

A simple guide to boosting pelvic floor strength and confidence as you age

Start your journey to improved pelvic floor health with this comprehensive guide, packed with essential information and myth-busting insights.
“Enhancing CRF could be a strategy for the prevention of dementia, even among people with a high genetic predisposition for Alzheimer’s disease.” Source: Getty Images.
Healthy ageing

Get moving: How exercise could slash dementia risk and delay its onset

Get moving: How exercise could slash dementia risk and delay its onset

Exercise has long been praised for its numerous health benefits, from boosting heart health to improving mood. Now, new research suggests that it could also play a key role in reducing the risk of dementia.
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Is travel the secret to turning back the clock on ageing?

Is travel the secret to turning back the clock on ageing?

Could jet-setting be the ultimate anti-ageing remedy? Recent insights suggest that the benefits of travel might go far beyond adventure and relaxation.
While failing to replace your toothbrush regularly may not seem like such a big deal it can quickly compromise the quality of your oral health. Source: Getty Images.
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How often you should be replacing your toothbrush to maintain a radiant and healthy smile

How often you should be replacing your toothbrush to maintain a radiant and healthy smile

Maintaining good dental health can sometimes get a bit overwhelming. With daily tasks such as brushing, flossing, and selecting the right toothpaste, it’s easy to overlook the condition of your toothbrush.
There are a number of approaches that can help ease constipation, such as adjusting diet, boosting physical activity, and utilising over-the-counter laxatives or stool softeners. Source: Getty Images.
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Helpful tips to ease constipation and improve your digestive wellness

Helpful tips to ease constipation and improve your digestive wellness

Constipation can be a common problem among over 60s, and it can be a source of discomfort and even pain. Fortunately, there are several helpful solutions for managing constipation and improving your digestive health.

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

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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
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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?
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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?
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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
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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
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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?
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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?
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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
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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
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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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Written byViviana WuthrichThe Mental Health and Ageing Expert
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Exercise physiologistJoel WarmanHead of Wellness Centre at Shine Birtinya Retirement Living
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