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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.
Prostate cancer is the most common diagnosis amongst Australian males.Source: Getty
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The physical and emotional toll of life after cancer

The physical and emotional toll of life after cancer

Surviving cancer opens a new chapter in life but the emotional and physical hurdles highlight the importance of support and resources for adapting to the "new normal" after treatment.
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.
Centenarians are found to have healthier gut microbiomes which may be the reason behind their long life. Source: Getty
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Could your gut hold the secret to living past 100?

Could your gut hold the secret to living past 100?

Scientists may have found the key to eternal youth by unravelling the secrets of centenarians and their gut microbiome.
Findings show how a simple stroll can have a powerful impact on brain health. Source: Getty
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Can walking improve memory in older adults?

Can walking improve memory in older adults?

A new study found that walking can have profound impacts on brain health, particularly in older adults, by improving connectivity and memory retention.
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.
Researchers are developing a personalised artificial pancreas to eliminate the need for painful insulin injections. Source: Getty
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Revolutionary artificial pancreas to ease diabetes management load for seniors

Revolutionary artificial pancreas to ease diabetes management load for seniors

Potential diabetes breakthrough could revolutionise the condition's treatment and may enhance the quality of life for older diabetic Australians.
Genes and gut microbiome linked to the development of Alzheimer's disease. Source: Getty
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Meals and memory: Study finds possible link between gut health and Alzheimer’s disease

Meals and memory: Study finds possible link between gut health and Alzheimer’s disease

A new study shows specific gut bacteria's link to Alzheimer's, underlining the significance of a healthy gut for cognitive and overall well-being.
Help! My wife and I have not been sexually active for years. How can we keep up our sex life?
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Help! My wife and I have not been sexually active for years. How can we keep up our sex life?

Help! My wife and I have not been sexually active for years. How can we keep up our sex life?

Relationship expert Polly offers guidance on re-igniting a sex life and maintaining intimacy, even in the face of health issues and erectile dysfunction.

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