Wellbeing

Jail Dogs

Patting and grooming a dog in prison therapy sessions does more than bring smiles to inmates’ faces. Interacting with a […]

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World No Tobacco Day Asks for Increased Tax on Tobacco

The global tobacco epidemic kills nearly six million people each year, of which more than 600 000 are non-smokers dying […]

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Poor diet linked to worsening asthma

Processed food, fat and refined sugar, are contributing to increased asthma prevalence and inhibiting effectiveness of ventolin treatment.

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Heart of the matter

Heart disease kills three times more women than breast cancer. Yet the tragedy is that it is mostly preventable. The good news is that we can improve our heart health and beat this epidemic. The first step is awareness and a heart health check.

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Laughter Improves Memory

Does laughter hold the key for preserving short-term memory in ageing brains?

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Green tea improves working memory

Long prized for its health benefits, new research now shows that green tea improves your working memory too.

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Meditate for a cause this May

Mindful in May is an Australian-based initiative that aims to reduce the effects of stress through the proven benefits of meditation, and help bring fresh water to those who need it most.

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How to: survive seasonal illness

With the cooler months upon us, asthma and colds become more commonplace and even hay fever can flare up. But there are ways to prevent seasonal illnesses.

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Scientists identify skin cancer gene mutation

Scientists say they are one step closer to understanding why some families are at a greater risk of skin cancer.

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When should you start to lose baby weight?

New scientific evidence has emerged suggesting a timeframe for losing weight after birth.

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Wearable patch keeps real-time watch on blood pressure

South Korean researchers have developed a convenient alternative to the conventional arm cuff for measuring blood pressure.

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Blueberries are our most potent brain food, scientists claim

A handful of blueberries a day could help fight off the onset of Parkinson’s Disease.

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Texting and walking more dangerous than texting while driving

We all know the dangers of texting and driving, but injuries sustained from texting and walking are more frequent.

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DonateLife Week: a short video inspired by Gotye

Watch a touching short film about organ donation that doubles as a pop culture parody, inspired by a Gotye song.

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Lifestyle changes could reduce miscarriage risk

A new study in Denmark has shown more than a quarter of first-time miscarriages could be avoided through lifestyle changes.

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6 common myths about the common cold

Over 50 per cent of us will catch a cold this winter, but according to experts, most of us haven’t a clue how to fight off this age-old annoyance.

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Down to earth: Grounding

Reconnecting with the planet by walking barefoot could help you live a longer, healthier life.

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Cure in sight for peanut allergies

A new form of immunotherapy could save thousands of people living with a potentially fatal peanut allergy.

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Sing your way to good health

We find out how a not-for-profit charity and social enterprise is empowering people of all walks of life through song.

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World Cancer Day: Let’s talk about cancer

This year, World Cancer Day will address one of the most prevalent myths: ‘We don’t need to talk about cancer’.

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Chronic fatigue: the facts

Chronic fatigue can be debilitating for sufferers, we find out how diet can help to alleviate the fatigue-inducing symptoms.

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Is your mobile phone making you fat?

Addicted to checking your mobile device? It could be making you gain unnecessary weight.

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Great outdoors has a lasting effect on mental wellbeing

Green spaces in urban areas have a long-lasting positive impact on people’s mental wellbeing.

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Suck on a sweet to fight tooth decay

Bacteria-fighting sweets could be the next defence against tooth decay.

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