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Managing health issues

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

Health issues

What is gum disease and how can it be prevented?

Poor gum health can lead to gum disease.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Health issues

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.

Health issues

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.

Relationships

Elderly couple reveal how they’ve kept love alive despite wife’s aged care move

Elderly couple reveal how they’ve kept love alive despite wife’s aged care move

Noel Jamieson, 88, was left with no choice but to move his wife of 66-years into residential aged care, but their love is as strong as ever.

Written byJocelyn Nickels

Noel and Gloria Jamieson have been married for 66 years, but they've faced some challenges along the way. Source: Anglicare Southern Queensland

Health

Too much or too little sleep can kill you, scientists say

Too much or too little sleep can kill you, scientists say

New research has found sleeping too much is just as bad as not sleeping enough.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

New research has found too much or too little sleep may kill you. Source: Getty.

Health issues

‘Why is my stomach so bloated?’

‘Why is my stomach so bloated?’

Our health expert has some valuable advice for a reader who's suffering with bloating and excessive gas.

Health Expert Teresa Mitchell-Paterson

One Starts at 60 reader is experiencing bloating. Source: Getty.

Health issues

Lung disease can be the loneliest condition – but it doesn’t have to be

Lung disease can be the loneliest condition – but it doesn’t have to be

“Early on there wasn’t a lot of support, to be honest ... even from clinicians.”

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Bill van Nierop has been living with a rare type of lung disease — idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF) — for five years. Source: Supplied.

Celebrity

‘She was a light!’ Kelly Preston’s brother speaks following star’s death at 57

‘She was a light!’ Kelly Preston’s brother speaks following star’s death at 57

The Jerry Maguire star passed away from breast cancer on Sunday.

Written byJessica Galley

Chris Palzis described his sister as a "light" and a "warrior". Source: Getty.

Health issues

Suffer from chronic pain? Medicinal cannabis could be the answer

Suffer from chronic pain? Medicinal cannabis could be the answer

Turn out, medicinal cannabis can do wonders for your health!

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Medicinal cannabis comes with a number of health benefits, such as treating chronic pain. Source: Getty.

Good health

Eat well, breathe easier! The key to healthy lungs starts in your kitchen

Eat well, breathe easier! The key to healthy lungs starts in your kitchen

We all know diet plays an important role in heart health, but eating well can boost lung health too.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

A good way to keep your lungs healthy is by eating a healthy diet. Source: Getty.

From our community

‘You’re never too old! Why my sister quit retirement and returned to work at 68’

by Susan Gabriel-Clarke

‘Managing anxiety and depression as coronavirus lockdown restrictions ease’

by Susan Gabriel-Clarke

‘Frustration and stress about my health won’t stop me from doing things I enjoy’

by Fran Spears

‘The lessons I’ve learned while in coronavirus lockdown’

by Jacqui Lee