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Being fit or fat: does one cancel out the other?
It’s an old debate. If we’re overweight or obese but active, does our activity counter those extra kilos? The answer seems to be in.
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How to prevent dementia 101
Remember when cancer was the disease everyone was afraid of? That’s probably been replaced by dementia. But here’s another study confirming that we can improve cognitive function.
Is breast screening still important after 75?
We’re told for yonks to get mammograms and that early detection saves lives. Then at age 75 we’re often told it doesn’t matter anymore. Why? And is that wise?
Seven steps to better exercise habits this year
Physical activity is central to taking care of ourselves. And while January is done, you’ve still got time to turn this year into one when
A healthy place to anchor ourselves in 2021
It’s widely acknowledged that 2020 wasn’t the easiest of years, and this one mightn’t be a lot different. But there’s plenty we can do to make the most of it.
Six findings from one of the world’s biggest women’s health studies
This research has been going for 25 years and is teaching us a lot about our health from middle to older age.
How stress impacts our health more than we’ve realised
It’s been a ridiculously tough year for many people, and what we’re learning about stress and disease reinforces the importance of taking the best possible care of ourselves in difficult times.
The fishy business of heart health
A few years ago research on fish oil was so positive that it became the most popular supplement in the world. Now study results vary, so perhaps we need a more nuanced approach to both fish oil and fish.
What our Indigenous cultures can teach us about caring for older people
In spite of their vulnerable health status, older Indigenous Australian women have come through this year’s Covid threat incredibly well. There’s a lot the rest of us could learn from why that happened.
The value of diets
We’ve all tried diets and they work. Until they don’t, right? But while they’re often not a long-term solution, they can teach us something useful.
