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menopause affects everyone at some stage. Source: Getty

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5 horror stories of life after menopause…and some sage solutions

“It was the most horrific time of my life. I called it devilpause."

Written bySuzi O'Shea

Good health

Why you should add vitamin C to your skincare routine

Why you should add vitamin C to your skincare routine

The powerful ingredient promises an array of benefits, such as brighter and evenly-toned skin.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Here's why you should be adding vitamin C into your daily skincare routine. Source: Getty

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What is plantar fasciitis and how can I treat it?

What is plantar fasciitis and how can I treat it?

This common ailment is not only painful but if left untreated can also cause a raft of other issues.

Ease the pain of plantar fasciitis with these treatments. Source: Getty

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The bad habits that are hurting your health – and how to turn them around

The bad habits that are hurting your health – and how to turn them around

If you're dreaming of an active retirement, these expert tips from the CSIRO can help.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Here's how to turn an unhealthy habit into a healthy one. Source: Getty

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Beat the winter bulge: Smart snacks to stave off unwanted weight

Beat the winter bulge: Smart snacks to stave off unwanted weight

Leading nutritionist Dr Gina Cleo shares her top tips to help you avoid weight gain during the winter season.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Nuts are a good healthy snack that will keep you feeling full for longer. Source: Getty

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Top Aussie doctor says anti-vaxxer celebrities are risking nation’s health

Top Aussie doctor says anti-vaxxer celebrities are risking nation’s health

Aussie celebs have jumped on the anti-vaxxer bandwagon, but they're copping harsh criticism for it now.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Pete Evans and Pat Cash have both been accused of spreading Covid-19 misinformation. Source: Getty

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Doctors’ insight: What all men should know about prostate cancer treatment

Doctors’ insight: What all men should know about prostate cancer treatment

Prostate cancer is the second-most common cancer diagnosed in Australian men.

Health ExpertsDr Farshad Kasraei and Dr Joseph Bucci

If you or a loved one are diagnosed with prostate cancer, discussing the various treatment options with your doctor or specialist is vital. Source: Getty

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Suffering from a broken heart? Aussie researchers may have found a way to mend it

Suffering from a broken heart? Aussie researchers may have found a way to mend it

Broken heart syndrome almost exclusively affects women, and many don't even know they have it.

Written byPenelope Pelecas

Broken heart syndrome is a temporary and reversible heart condition, and many women suffer from it. Source: Getty

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Dates on date night: Foods that’ll boost your sex life

Dates on date night: Foods that’ll boost your sex life

Turn up the heat in the bedroom with these libido- and erection-enhancing foods. Some might just surprise you!

Written byPenelope Pelecas

It takes mangoes to tango! Happily, the delicious fruit is one of the many foods that can do wonders for your sex life. Source: Getty

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The common hand condition crippling Australians – and it’s not arthritis

The common hand condition crippling Australians – and it’s not arthritis

Many people don't even realise they have it until lumps start to form on their hands.

Health ExpertDr Sandy Sampaio

Dupuytren’s disease is a condition that affects the hands. Source: Getty.

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