Phobic fear and avoidance
People with anxiety problems worry these worries can develop into phobic fears and avoidance of certain places and situations. Avoiding fear-provoking situations or activities stops anxiety. If you think about these facts you will see that not ... [... more]
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Physical activity tips (1) - think active
Obesity increases the risk of chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, stroke, diabetes and heart disease. While there is no miracle cure, you can help to prevent most of these conditions through healthy eating and regular exercise. Around ... [... more]
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Physical activity tips (7) - get support
Having support from other people can help you get started on a physical activity plan and keep going. Ask family and friends to help and remind you. Changing your lifestyle to become healthier and more active takes commitment and motivation. ... [... more]
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Pregnancy - your options
Unplanned pregnancies are very common. It's estimated that there are around 200,000 unplanned pregnancies in Australia every year. Unplanned is not always unwanted and many people choose to become parents despite the lack of planning; others ... [... more]
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Medications - non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs are commonly used to manage the pain and inflammation associated with some types of arthritis and other musculoskeletal disorders. NSAIDs can cause serious side effects. Use of NSAIDs can also cause ... [... more]
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Lupus in men
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that affects about nine times more females than males. This means most of the research and literature is geared towards women. This can leave men who have the disease with less ... [... more]
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Being Dad: The Baby DVD
This new guide to pregnancy is fun and informative and filmed from the perspective of the dads-to-be. [... more]
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Gout can be aggravated or triggered by:
Gout affects about 70,000 Australians. It's the disease most of us associate with overeating and drinking too much alcohol. Gout is caused by a build-up of uric acid. Uric acid is a waste product produced by the body when cells and proteins are ... [... more]
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Kids with stressed out mums more prone to asthma
Children whose mothers are stressed are at higher risk for asthma, according to Canadian researchers. [... more]
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How to follow a low-GI diet
Eating low-GI is a key nutrition message that goes hand-in-hand with other healthy eating guidelines such as eat less saturated fats and eat more fruit and vegetables. Make an Internet search for any fad diet and you are likely to get as many ... [... more]
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GPs - the low-down
An article about how you can and why you should visit your GP. A GP is a doctor who has been trained to deal with any sort of mental or physical health issue that any person of any age might have (that's why they're called 'general'). GPs can be ... [... more]
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Revenge of the clones: stop losing yourself in relationships
Compromise is good but being yourself and sticking to the things that define who you are is a critical component of a healthy relationship. These guideposts help you protect the "me" in "we". There's nothing creepier than seeing two [... more]
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