Health & Wellbeing
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Weighing Baby
James Wright
Advise covering baby weight; melanomas; adrenaline rush; digital vs needle scales; crash diets; contact lenses; and hot foods and germs.
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10 Ways to Walk Smart
Walking is the most popular form of exercise. Weight-loss coach Andrew Cate looks at how to get the most from every step.
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Burnout or a Break
Recently I've noticed that I am struggling to get out of bed in the morning.
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10 Ways Alcohol Wrecks Your Health
Health-and-fitness writer Andrew Cate looks at some of the more serious consequences to your health from drinking alcohol.
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The Real Cost of Upsizing
Bigger portion sizes make you eat more, even if you think the food tastes terrible, according to a new study from Cornell University. Portion size is now thought to be as influential as taste, in determining whether we overeat.
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Seeing Clearly
James Wright
Spectacle lenses may be cleaned any way you like. Commercial liquids give a good result.
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Faith in Health and Healing
Conflicting research findings disagree about the impact of prayer and faith in healing the sick. Victor Parachin suggests it is about focus.
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Don't Panic
Is there anything I can do to prevent myself from becoming panic struck?
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Are Trans Fats to Die For?
Consuming 5 g trans fats daily is known to increase heart disease risk by 25 per cent.
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Medical Hotline: April 2007
James Wright
Medical Hotline with Dr James Wright http://www.docwright.com.au/
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Eat more, Weigh less
People who choose low "energy-dense" diets eat more food (by weight) but consume fewer calories, helping them to better regulate their weight, according to a new study of more than 7000 Americans published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
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A Healthy Farm for Healthy Food
Susan Johnstone
A diet of fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts and grains sounds healthy but as Susan Johnstone has found, how that food is farmed makes a big difference.
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Pills or Peanuts?
Sometimes fact seems stranger than fiction. Certain high-fat foods, such as peanuts and peanut butter, not only protect us from developing heart disease, but high mono-unsaturated fat diets based on these foods have been found to work better than low-fat
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In Pursuit of Happiness
Modern science and ancient wisdom team up to make your day. Darren Morton explains.
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Healthy Gift Ideas
For many people, the festive season can bring too many indulgences, resulting in unwanted sluggishness and weight gain. Why not give your friends and family something more energising this Christmas?
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Plant foods keep the pressure down
Plant foods protect against increases in blood pressure while red meats stimulate blood pressure to rise in young adults, according to new research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
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