Health and Wellness

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• Conquering Loneliness with Pay TV

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  "The one thing my wife wanted was a big plasma." When John Flanagan and his wife sold their family home to move into Nelson's Grove Retirement Village, his wife had her mind set on just one purchase: a big plasma to replace their old 1971 television. more...

• Keeping Your Fitness as You Age - Use It at 55 or Lose it at 75

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  Physical inactivity is responsible for up to nine percent of the total years of life lost through premature death from heart disease, colon cancer, stroke and diabetes. Astonishingly, 85 percent of those over 55 don't exercise regularly. Yet, exerci more...

• Jeff Kennett and Beyond Blue

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  Jeff Kennett is widely credited with saving Victoria. more...

• Dementia and Alzheimer's

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  Dementia is a term used to describe the symptoms for a large group of illnesses; there are, in fact, over 100 conditions that can cause it. It is estimated that more than 56,000 new cases of dementia will be diagnosed this year. more...

• Osteoporosis - Boost Your Bone Health Today

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  Like a good bottle of wine, we can all expect to get better with age. Or we'd like to think so! But it pays to plan for a long and healthy life by looking after your bones. Here's how you can reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis. more...

• Vision and Eyesight - Don't Turn a Blind Eye

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  Good vision plays an essential part in our quality of life. It affects everything, from our work and family, to reading, watching television and driving. more...

• Why You Should Talk to Your Pharmacist

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  The decline in the number of doctors who bulk bill is creating a greater reliance on pharmacists as the first point of contact when you are not feeling 100 percent. more...

• Reverse Muscle Ageing with Resistance Training

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  If you'd rather poke a hot stick in your eye than try resistance training then you're missing out on your ticket to a better quality of life. You've heard it all before, right? You know resistance training builds muscle strength. more...

• Love Your Heart - Alan Waddell

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  Meet Alan Waddell, a spritely 93-year-old Sydneysider who is leading the fight against heart disease on foot.We can all make lifestyle changes to improve our heart health. more...

• Give Your Mood a Makeover!

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  Makeup is a clever tool with which we can enhance our best features and downplay our flaws. It can also be our worst enemy if not applied properly. more...

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