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It doesn’t get as much attention as other types of cancer, but bowel cancer is the second leading cause of cancer deaths in Australia. It is estimated that 1 in...
If you’re unsure about what to eat, you are certainly not alone. There’s plenty of confusing and conflicting information out there when it comes to good nutriti...
If you’re having sex and don’t want to fall pregnant, then contraception (birth control) is a must. However, there are many options available and it is importa...
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is a condition where a person’s breathing repeatedly stops during sleep. It occurs due to partial or complete blockage of their a...
Most of us enjoy spending time around water in the summer months, from heading to the beach to relaxing at home around the pool. But whether at home, visiting f...
There’s increasing evidence about the importance of gut health for our overall health and wellbeing. After all, it’s not much help eating the perfect healthy di...
Whether due to limited healthy food choices, lack of kitchen facilities or the temptation of energy-dense foods and all-you-can-eat offerings, maintaining healt...
Regular physical activity and limiting sedentary time is important for the health and development of children of all ages. Encouraging kids to be active each d...
Myth
What the research says
Raw vegetables are healthier than cooked.
While some vegetables are more nutritious eaten raw , there is also evidence that we absor...
