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Ageing & Longevity

Why Metabolic Health Is The New Wellness Priority

Rising concerns about the rising rates of obesity, diabetes, fatty liver disease and insulin resistance are driving a stronger focus on blood sugar balance, muscle mass and lifestyle medicine.

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Australians Live Longer Than Previous Decades But Spend More Years In Poorer Health

A new snapshot of the nation’s health, released today by the Australian Institute Health and Welfare, shows Australians are living longer than in previous decades.

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Can ‘Grip Strength’ Exercises Actually Help You Live Longer?

If you follow wellness channels on social media, you might’ve come across the claim that your grip strength – or how firmly you can squeeze something with your hands – can predict how long you will live.

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Ageing With Purpose: The Surprising Science Of Frailty Reversal

There is growing recognition that frailty, rather than age alone, shapes how people age.

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Does Menopause Cause A Skin ‘Collagen Cliff’? What You Need To Know

Collagen has become a staple of skincare advertising and social media wellness trends. But it is not just a buzzword.

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Keeping the Mind Sharp Linked to Greater Happiness

A major long-term study has found that older adults with stronger cognitive abilities report higher levels of life satisfaction, positive […]

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Eating More Meat May Lower Alzheimer’s Risk for Some People

A surprising new study out of Sweden’s Karolinska Institutet suggests that genetics may change how diet affects brain health, especially when it comes to Alzheimer’s risk.

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How To Stay Ahead Of Menopause Weight Gain

If you have been the same weight for most of your adult life, but notice your clothes are getting tighter around menopause, you’re not alone.

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Nicole Kidman Is In Training To Become A ‘Death Doula’

Nicole Kidman says she wants to become a death doula, following the loss of her mother in 2024.

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What Is Active Sitting? The New Wellness Trend With Brain Benefits

Its time to get active – even if you’re sitting down.

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Dementia Now the Leading Cause of Death – What You Can Do to Reduce Your Risk

Dementia has become the country’s leading cause of death, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), accounting for 9.4 per cent each year.

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What Your Heart Rate Reveals About Your Longevity (and How You Can Change it)

Forget the myth that exercise uses up your heartbeats. Australian research shows fitter people use fewer total heartbeats per day, potentially adding years to their lives.

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Six Reasons To Take Up Walking Football

A slower, more inclusive sport where anyone can get involved, irrespective of their ability or experience.

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Is AI Rotting Our Brains?

It wasn’t that long ago that some doctors promoted smoking as a way to control weight, supported by advertisements like Lucky Strike who encouraged women to ‘Reach for a Lucky instead of a sweet’.

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Are You at Risk? New Research Finds Early Warning Test for Alzheimer’s

Researchers at Northern Arizona University (NAU) are developing a promising new way to detect Alzheimer’s disease sooner, which could help to slow its progression.

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Largest Ever Parkinson’s Study Shows How Symptoms Differ Between Men And Women

Parkinson’s disease is the fastest growing neurological disorder, with over 10 million cases worldwide.

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What Stress is Doing to Your Heart, and What You Can do About it

High levels of stress significantly increase the risk of heart disease, with studies indicating a 35% to 60% higher risk of major cardiovascular events like heart attacks or strokes.

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Does Exercise Really Work For Osteoarthritis?

Osteoarthritis is a common degenerative joint disease that causes pain, stiffness and swelling, and reduces your range of motion. It often affects the knees, hips and hands, although it can also occur in other joints throughout the body.

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Air Pollution May Directly Contribute To Alzheimer’s disease – New Study

Air pollution has long been linked to heart and lung disease. But a large US study suggests it may also raise the risk of Alzheimer’s disease – the most common form of dementia.

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Creatine For Women: Should You Add This Supplement Into Your Diet?

Recent studies have shown that there are plenty of benefits of creatine for women, some of which go beyond simply maintaining muscle mass.

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Dementia At Just 24-Years-Old – How Britain’s Youngest Sufferer May Help Researchers Understand The Disease

A UK man who is thought to be Britain’s youngest dementia sufferer recently passed away from the disease at only 24 years old.

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Can Eating High Fat Cheese And Cream Reduce Dementia Risk, As A New Study Suggests?

A large Swedish study reported a lower risk of dementia among middle-aged and older adults who consumed higher amounts of full-fat cheese and cream. The findings may sound like welcome news but they need careful interpretation.

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Wrist Problems: Why They Arise And How To Get A Grip On Them

Pulling files out of the cupboard, holding a heavy pan – for some people with weak or aching wrists, these tasks are difficult or even impossible. What’s to blame and how should we all be taking care of these vital joints?

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Glow and Behold: How This Collagen Supplement Supports Your Skin Firmness And Elasticity

For skin’s bounce and resilience – and the body’s movement and strength – collagen plays a key role. To help support your levels, squeezable Lipo-Sachets use advanced liposomal technology designed to deliver collagen in a form that’s efficiently absorbed and easy to take.

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