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Spring can be a difficult time of year for asthma sufferers. Source: Getty.

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Be prepared this spring: Simple ways to manage asthma symptoms

Be prepared this spring, and know how to manage your asthma symptoms.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Health issues

Cut off from pain medication by your doctor? Here are opioid alternatives

Cut off from pain medication by your doctor? Here are opioid alternatives

We've looked into what other alternatives are out there for long-term opioid users.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Here are some alternatives for managing pain that don't require taking opioids. Source: Getty.

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4 natural ways to manage menopause symptoms

4 natural ways to manage menopause symptoms

Try one or a combination of these methods and see what works for you.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Women can experience an array of symptoms during and after menopause including headaches. Source: Getty.

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Stay sharp in old age: 6 ways to prevent memory loss

Stay sharp in old age: 6 ways to prevent memory loss

There's a lot that can be done to prevent, and sometimes even reverse, the effects of memory loss.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Here's how to stay mentally sharp as you age. Source: Getty (model posed for picture).

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‘Painful toes: What can I do to fix them?’

‘Painful toes: What can I do to fix them?’

Our health expert has some valuable advice for a reader who's experiencing painful toe cramps at night.

Health ExpertFrances Henshaw

This reader is experiencing painful night cramps. Source: Getty.

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Living with arthritis? 5 easy Pilates moves that can help relieve joint pain

Living with arthritis? 5 easy Pilates moves that can help relieve joint pain

While there are medical treatments available, exercise can also play an important role in helping to ease arthritis pain and stiffness.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Exercise can also play an important role in helping ease arthritis pain and stiffness. Source: Getty.

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Waking up tired? 5 signs you aren’t getting enough sleep

Waking up tired? 5 signs you aren’t getting enough sleep

Getting a good night's sleep is important.

Health ExpertEric Chan

There are many signs that your body isn’t getting enough rest. Source: Getty.

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What is gum disease and how can it be prevented?

What is gum disease and how can it be prevented?

Poor gum health can lead to gum disease.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Taking good care of your gums is important too. Source: Getty.

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Two welcome developments for Aussies living with arthritis

Two welcome developments for Aussies living with arthritis

An estimated one in seven Australians have arthritis - and there’s some good news for Australians living with rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis this week!

Written byPenelope Pelecas

An estimated one in seven Australians have arthritis. Source: Getty.

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Protect those pearly whites! How diabetes can affect your oral health

Protect those pearly whites! How diabetes can affect your oral health

Did you know that people with diabetes are at an increased risk of developing tooth and gum problems?

Written byPenelope Pelecas

One of the best ways to keep your mouth healthy is to establish a good at-home oral care regime. Source: Getty.

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