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Modern life means if you have wrist or hand pain, it’s difficult to rest and repair the damage. Prevention is key.
If you still have most of your teeth and they’re tightly jammed together, flossing is important. But for some people, simply flossing might not be enough.
If your child has accidentally eaten something you thought they were allergic to, but doesn’t have a response, they may have grown out of their food allergy. Here’s the safest way to check.
Feel like mosquitoes are picking you out of a crowd when looking for someone to bite? It may come down to the smell of your skin and how heavily you breathe.
It’s easy to worry if your child doesn’t seem to be developing as quickly as their playmates. But trust your ‘niggles’ and watch out for ‘aha’ moments. Our research shows they’re often right.
One in seven Australians report symptoms of constipation, which might include hard stools, straining to poo, or having fewer than three bowel motions a week. These four things can help.
Antibiotics aren’t a one-size-fits-all treatment – the one you had last time might not work on the infection you have at the moment. So how do doctors determine which one is likely to work?
If you looked at the ingredient list on your body wash, shampoo, toothpaste and cleaning products, you’d probably find most contain sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS). It is a known irritant to human skin.
Poo can come in a range of colours, including green. Most of the time there’s nothing to worry about, but there are a few signs it’s time to see your GP.
It’s normal for expectant mums to worry about how their activities might affect their baby’s health. But when it comes to vigorous exercise, the evidence shows there’s nothing to worry about.
Do you really need a dental clean every six months? Most healthy people will probably be OK if they go anually. But some people are at higher risk of cavities or gum disease, and should go more often.
Remembering past events, experiences or emotions is a big part of being human. But if dwelling on the past is distressing, here’s what you can do to help.
Is grunting a sign that we’re ageing fast? Or is it just one of those things that come with the middle years, like reading glasses, greying hair and ‘dad jokes’?
Many chronic diseases increase our risk of Alzheimer’s disease. This link between our bodies and our brains means certain healthy choices could protect our cognitive function.
Contrary to what you might think, there’s not one right way to sit. According to the principles of ergonomics, there are three good options.
There are many reasons adults might not be up to date with the vaccinations they need. Catching up is easy enough, and vitally important in the fight against infectious diseases.
Motion sickness can make you feel pretty wretched. But there are a few things you can do to try and prevent it, or to treat it once it takes hold.
If you’re unfit or overweight, there’s lots you can do to make a new exercise regime both enjoyable and successful.
Constipation can occur when there’s a delay in digested food passing through your body and being expelled. It can also happen when your poo is too hard, often because it doesn’t contain enough water.
Top contributors
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Laureate Professor in Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Newcastle
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Associate Professor and clinical academic gastroenterologist, Western Sydney University
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Professor of Dermatology, The University of Melbourne
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Associate Professor, Deakin University
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Retired nutritionist, Defence Science and Technology Organisation
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Specialist General Practitioner, and Conjoint Senior Lecturer, UNSW Sydney
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NHMRC Senior Research Fellow in the School of Human Sciences, The University of Western Australia
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Professor of Medicine, Monash University
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Senior Lecturer, Institute of Health and Wellbeing, Federation University Australia
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Consultant Dermatologist, St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
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Senior Lecturer, University of Newcastle
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Director Of Medicine, The Maitland and Kurri Kurri Hospital, University of Newcastle
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Clinical Associate Professor and Principal Hospital Scientist, University of Sydney
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Conjoint Clinical Associate Professor, Deakin University School of Medicine and Specialist Pain Medicine Physician, Deakin University
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Adjunct lecturer and nutritionist, UNSW Sydney
