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Beer bellies are becoming a thing of the past.

Why the Aussie beer belly is heading for extinction

The famous Aussie beer gut may be a thing of the past by 2050 as new age drugs and a change in drinking habits whittle away our waistlines.  

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At 70, I’m seeing my life — and my mum and dad’s generation — in a new light. This is how I’m going to avoid making their mistakes.

As a boomer, this is how I’m avoiding my parents’ mistakes

At 70, I’m seeing my life — and my mum and dad’s generation — in a new light. This is how I’m going to avoid making their mistakes.

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Couples in emotionally secure relationships can navigate discomfort without losing trust in each other.

The five secrets to a rock-solid marriage

The top five tactics used by emotionally secure couples to navigate discomfort without losing trust in each other.

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From a clinical and practical perspective, the hierarchy is always whole food first, then protein powders then targeted amino acids.

Amino acids versus protein, what is the difference

Nutritionist Sarah Di Lorenzo: Amino acids and protein powders sit on the same spectrum, but they’re not interchangeable. 

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Clients participate in a class at an Orangetheory Fitness gym in Atlanta.

Listen up, that loud workout could be causing hearing damage

THE WASHINGTON POST: The thinking goes, the louder the music, the harder people will exercise — but that blaring music could be putting your hearing at risk.

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There are proven health benefits to dog ownership.

Pawsitive news for owners: Your pup may help you live longer

The benefits of having a dog go beyond companionship — it may also improve your health.

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Exposure to agricultural pesticides could be behind a rise in motor-neurone disease, experts warn.

'Horrific' disease hitting regional Aussies hardest

Exposure to pesticides and other environmental factors could be behind far higher rates of motor-neurone disease in regional areas, experts warn.

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 These are the habits to avoid for better heart health.

Cardiologist: The seven things to never do after 7pm

Nighttime choices determine whether the body shifts into repair or stays in stress mode.

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What high blood pressure does to your body

What high blood pressure does to your body

High blood pressure causes preventable death. Here’s how this condition affects your body.

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YouTube is recommending AI generated videos to children.

How AI videos are distorting your child’s YouTube feed

The algorithm pushes bizarre, often nonsensical, artificial intelligence-generated videos from channels claiming to teach ‘toddlers’ about the alphabet and animals.

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Wellness - weight loss drugs

Ozempic and Wegovy weight jabs last longer than you think

Patients may need less semaglutide to maintain their weight, a recent study has found.

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Novo Nordisk signed a research agreement with the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute to explore care for adolescents living with obesity across Pacific Island nations.

Health giant to expand Ozempic, weight-loss drugs for kids

Novo Nordisk plans to trial its blockbuster drug on overweight teenagers in the Pacific, reflecting a shift underway in global health towards drugs that suppress appetite.

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Neuroscience is probing the mysterious terrain of the subconscious mind.

How dreams wake up your creativity

Neuroscience is probing the mysterious terrain of the subconscious mind.

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New brain research could reshape our understanding of ADHD and the most common drugs that treat it.

ADHD drugs work, but not the way experts thought

New brain research could reshape our understanding of ADHD and the most common drugs that treat it.

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Exercise won’t help you lose weight but here’s where it helps 

Want to lose weight? Here’s why exercise probably won’t help

Exercise won’t help you lose weight but here’s how it helps your health.

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