The Switch: from dating to a relationship
How do you know when you've crossed the line from dating to relationship? How do you know when you're crossing the line from dating to relationship? These sure signs indicate that your once-casual dating is moving into more serious relationship ... [... more]
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Physical activity tips (5) - find time
If you make your health a priority, you'll find time for at least 30 minutes of physical activity every day. You may feel that every day is a juggling act. Trying to fit in work, family, a social life ... and now exercise. If you make your health ... [... more]
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Teeth development in children
The development of the primary teeth begins while the baby is in the womb. Teething usually occurs between the ages of six and nine months. At about the age of six years, the first permanent teeth erupt. The development of the primary teeth ... [... more]
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Ears - ways to protect your hearing
Once hearing is damaged, it often can't be restored. Some of the causes of hearing loss include noise, trauma, certain drugs and diseases. It is possible to reduce your risk of hearing loss by making a few lifestyle adjustments. Once hearing is ... [... 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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Children under 18 months of age
There is a simpler, illustrated version of this information in the topic Teeth - give your child's teeth a healthy start. South Australian Dental Service Health Promotion Unit University of Adelaide, Dental Department Australian Dental ... [... more]
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Surviving sexual abuse
You can ask for help from these services even if the abuse happened some time ago. Everyone has the right to feel safe all the time. If someone is making you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, then it could be sexual abuse. Sexual assault, rape and ... [... more]
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Bipolar Disorder
Bipolar disorder (sometimes called manic-depression) is an illness, a medical condition. It affects the normal functioning of the brain, so that the person experiences extreme moods - very high and over-excited or very low and depressed. The ... [... more]
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Made in Japan — complimentary therapies
When it comes to beauty, the Japanese have ritual down to a fine art. With their enviable skin and bright eyes, it's clear they are going about it the right way. And with the popularity of Japanese treatments, therapies and cosmetic brands ... [... more]
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A tipple a day is okay: I'll drink to that
There's some reassuring news in a study that shows a moderate intake of alcohol actually does us good. While drinking to excess can cause lots of medical conditions including increased risk of heart disease, stroke, liver disease and cancer, on ... [... more]
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Sperm counts
Life isn't always easy for modern men. The lines between the once distinct roles society assigned to men and women have become blurred and there is now an attack being mounted on that essence of masculinity — sperm. A growing body of research ... [... more]
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GI rating of some common foods
The following table lists some commonly eaten foods according to their Glycemic Index (GI): White and wholemeal bread, bagel, blackbread,Wonder white®, gluten-free bread All Bran fruit'n oats®, All Bran®, Guardian®, porridge, Special K& [... more]
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