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Managing health issues

Dr Lisa Gadd shares her top tips and exercises on stroke recovery. Source: Getty

Experts

Tips and exercises for recovering after a stroke

Experiencing health challenges can be difficult for us to overcome, especially recovering from a stroke. Losing the ability to perform basic bodily functions with ease such as walking can be a significant challenge both physically and mentally to conquer.

Dr. Lisa GaddDr Lisa Gadd

Experts

How shoes can hinder feet performance

How shoes can hinder feet performance

This community movement expert speaks about life before shoes and how shoes can limit the functional power and capacity of our feet.

Health ExpertVan Marinos

So the next time you go to put your shoes on, have a think about the position they are placing your feet in and the job they are stopping your very capable feet from doing themselves. Source: Getty

Good health

Surgery-based weight loss linked to substantial decrease in cancer risk

Surgery-based weight loss linked to substantial decrease in cancer risk

New research published by the JAMA network has discovered a link between bariatric surgery and a substantial decrease in developing cancer.

Written byKiara Camuglia

The findings concluded that of the sample group of adults studied, those who underwent bariatric surgery were at a significant 32 per cent less likelihood of developing obesity-associated cancer. Source: Getty

News

Cannabis oil deemed safe for driving

Cannabis oil deemed safe for driving

Cannabis oil has been deemed safe for driving after researchers at the University of Sydney found that the oil doesn't effect the state of people's cognitive abilities.

Written byKiara Camuglia

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Experts

The 5 major benefits of resistance exercise

The 5 major benefits of resistance exercise

A mobility expert explains the five major benefits of resistance training, including increased strength and bone density, a more toned appearance, improved metabolism and potential pain reduction.

Heath Jones Heath Jones

Resistance training can lead to a myriad of health benefits. Source: Getty

Lifestyle

6 easy remedies for combating household mould and mildew

6 easy remedies for combating household mould and mildew

With the temperamental Australian climate set to stay, we've put together some simple home remedies for combating mould in your household.

Written byKiara Camuglia

Follow these simple remedies and you'll be beating the mould in no time. Source: Getty

Health issues

New study examines the link between blood pressure pills and breast cancer

New study examines the link between blood pressure pills and breast cancer

Curtin University researchers will examine if the long-term use of a popular blood pressure medication increased the risk of breast cancer.

Ysabelle AlesnaYsabelle Alesna

The study looks into whether common blood pressure pills are linked with breast cancer. Source: Getty

Experts

It’s all in the hips: How safe gardening could prevent a lifetime of back pain

It’s all in the hips: How safe gardening could prevent a lifetime of back pain

'Community Moves' Founder, Van Marinos, reveals how a simple movement pattern change when gardening could save you a lifetime of lower back pain.

Health ExpertVan Marinos

The next time you’re faced with picking up something heavy up or putting it down, try to remember, it’s all in the hips. Source: Getty

News

Asthma sufferers warned over health impacts of wood fire heaters

Asthma sufferers warned over health impacts of wood fire heaters

A warning has been issued from Asthma Australia Chief Executive Michele Goldman over the effects of wood fire heaters on those who suffer from asthma.

Written byKiara Camuglia

Goldman revealed smoke was Australia's "largest contributor to smoke pollution in the winter months". Source: Getty

Royals

Princess Charlene returns to the public eye for second time alongside family

Princess Charlene returns to the public eye for second time alongside family

Princess Charlene of Monaco has returned to the public eye for a second time since her most recent surprise public appearance at the Monaco E Prix race on Saturday, April 30.

Written byKiara Camuglia

Charlene appeared alongside her family last week, April 30, when she stepped out at the Monaco E Prix race for the first time since being treated for ongoing, undisclosed health issues. Source: Getty

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