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Antibacterial products: helpful or harmful?

We uncover the pros and cons

Antibacterial products are meant to protect us, but are they putting us at risk in more ways than we realise? Louise Wedgewood uncovers the pros and cons, and the alternatives. ...

Polycystic ovary syndrome

Symptoms, diet tips & advice

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is the most common hormonal disorder affecting women, and recent studies show that it affects up to one in five Australian women of childbearing age. ...

Chinese medicine for pregnancy

We chat with Dr Karen Pohlner

Shannon Dunn discovers how the Eastern perspective, and in particular Chinese medicine, can help nurture a healthy baby in vitro. ...

4 natural sleep remedies

Simple snooze tricks

"I often have trouble getting to sleep. What can I do to prepare before bed?" ...

Lola Berry: How nutrition changed my life

"I felt like a better version of myself and it was all the result of simply eating good food”

Today, Lola Berry is a nutritionist, author, wellness blogger, wholefoods advocate and self-confessed health nut, but her own health and wellbeing has had is fair share of ups and downs. ...

Can we trust Dr Google?

Is it healthy to be looking online for information about your health? What should you look out for and what are the best sites?

An increasing number of people are looking online before going to a doctor. They’re 'Googling' for information, advice and in some cases replacing a real life doctor’s appointment with an online consultant. ...

Sunshine = happiness

Why we feel good when it's warm

If you're still feeling low from winter there’s plenty you can do to brighten your mood, and it all revolves around getting extra light. ...

How to help heal PCOS with your diet and lifestyle

The natural way to heal.

Dr Nat Kringoudis shares her tips on how to heal Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) by making changes to your food choices and lifestyle. ...

Diabetes Awareness Week

13-19 July 2014

Each year Diabetes Australia celebrates National Diabetes Week to raise awareness and understanding about this chronic condition. ...

Running 'greatly reduces risk of heart disease'

Runners have a 45% lower risk of death from heart disease or stroke. ...

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