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Iron Deficiency

Iron is an important mineral which is needed for many different functions in the body. Its main role is to help in the formation of haemoglobin in red blood cells, which carries oxygen around the body. A deficiency of iron can result in anaemia, with symptoms including extreme tiredness/fatigue, shortness of breath and feeling lightheaded

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The Health Benefits of Eating More Plants

A plant-based diet is one which consists mostly of plant-based foods including fruit, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds and grains. This includes both vegetarian and vegan diets, although other types of eating plans, including pescatarian and traditional Mediterranean diets, may also be considered plant-based. When it comes to your health, research suggests there are many reasons

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Managing Metabolic Syndrome with Lifestyle Changes

Metabolic syndrome is a collection of risk factors which together increase the risk of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes. Metabolic syndrome is diagnosed when you have three or more of the following risk factors: Excess weight around the middle (a waist circumference of more than 88cm for women and more than 102cm for

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Rheumatoid Arthritis: What It is and How to Manage It

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic health condition which causes pain and swelling in your joints. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) about 456,000 Australians (around 1 in 50 people) have rheumatoid arthritis. While it is most common in those over 75 years of age, most people are first diagnosed between the

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Circadian Health – What It Is And Why It Matters

Your body clock is an internal clock which helps to regulate the timing of different processes in the body, including circadian rhythms. Circadian rhythms follow a roughly 24-hour cycle and regulate things like sleep/wake cycles, body temperature, blood pressure, hormone secretion and immune function. The main factor affecting our circadian clock is light, which is

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Coffee—Friend or Foe?

If you are one of the many Australians who enjoys a daily coffee (or a few) you may wonder about the impact of this on your health. The good news is that for most adults, regular moderate coffee consumption has several health benefits that appear to outweigh any potential risks. Two review papers published in

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Confused About Carbs?

With so much conflicting information about carbs and the rising popularity of low-carb diets, you may be confused about how and where carbs should fit into your eating plan. Here is a quick overview of the role of carb-containing foods and which foods to consider including and avoiding. Carbohydrate is found in the foods we

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