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Christmas lunch: without the health meltdown

December 14, 2010
Your health goals don't have to take a mortal blow at Christmas. Here's some tips to get you through.

Tags: diet-and-nutrition, alcohol, food-safety

Anti-inflammatories: not to be taken lightly

November 30, 2010
Common painkillers like Voltaren, Nurofen and Naprosyn have had some bad press – the most recent linking them with strokes. How much do you need to worry?

Tags: stroke, drug-use, pain, pharmaceuticals

Let's talk about dying

November 18, 2010
Overcoming our reluctance to talk about death with our families and loved ones might ultimately help more of us die a "good death" when our turn comes.

Tags: death, doctors-and-medical-professionals, healthcare-facilities

Alcohol and teens: a dilemma for parents

November 4, 2010
Parents are being told to wait longer before letting kids have alcohol. But just how strict should you be?

Tags: adolescent-health, alcohol

Childbirth and post-traumatic stress

October 21, 2010
Postnatal depression is relatively common in new mums, but could some of these women actually have post-traumatic stress disorder?

Tags: mental-health, pregnancy-and-childbirth, womens-health

Dementia and the role of mental exercise

October 7, 2010
We've been told being mentally active can help reduce your risk of dementia. But does emerging research mean we need to reconsider this idea?

Tags: alzheimers-and-dementia, older-people, brain-and-nervous-system

Mind over kilos: the psychology of weight loss

September 23, 2010
If you want to shed kilos, don't overlook what is perhaps your most potent weight loss weapon: your mind.

Tags: diet-and-nutrition, obesity, psychology

Bowel cancer: early detection is vital

September 8, 2010
Bowel cancer is our second biggest cancer killer, but if it's detected early your survival odds are good. So what's the best way to catch it early?

Tags: bowel-and-rectal-cancer, medical-procedures

Helping people at risk of suicide

August 26, 2010
When somebody close to you is struggling with suicidal thoughts it can be hard to know how to respond, but experts say family and friends have a crucial role to play.

Tags: mental-health, mens-health

Kids need a good night's sleep

August 12, 2010
Sleep problems in kids don't just drive parents batty, they also affect children's health and development. What can be done?

Tags: child-health-and-behaviour, sleep-disorders, sleep

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