How to not let stress harm your immune system

18 April, 2020 . by Sarah Fennell

Between remote working, home learning, social distancing and uncertainty over the coronavirus pandemic, you may be a little anxious. But keeping stress levels in check is important for immunity.

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15 coronavirus myths busted

15 April, 2020 . by Sarah Fennell

Do face masks stop you getting COVID-19? Can gargling vinegar ‘flush out’ the virus? And does it only kill older people? Experts debunk the most common coronavirus misconceptions.

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Cold or coronavirus: How to tell the difference

3 April, 2020 . by Sarah Fennell

Some of the symptoms are similar so if you are unwell, how can you tell if it’s just a cold or something more sinister?

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Australians urged to get a flu shot amid coronavirus outbreak

30 March, 2020 . by Sarah Fennell

Health experts are encouraging Australians to get a flu shot this year, in a bid to avoid burdening hospitals already strained with the coronavirus pandemic.

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What we know so far about COVID-19

24 March, 2020 . by Michelle Rose

In just a few months, coronavirus has become a global pandemic. Here’s what you need to know about the fast-spreading COVID-19.

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I quit alcohol and this is what happened

21 February, 2020 . by Sarah Fennell

One was a binge-drinking “party girl” who used alcohol as a crutch; the other downed 80 drinks a week. So when they stopped boozing, the results were striking.

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Safe sex: Where have all the condoms gone?

20 February, 2020 . by Sarah Fennell

Fewer sexually active people are opting to use condoms as protection. But why, and what are the repercussions?

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Nootropics: The ultimate brain food?

18 February, 2020 . by Sarah Fennell

Feel like your brain needs a bit of a mental boost but don’t want to overdo it with stimulants? Some people are turning to natural “smart drugs” for a cognitive…

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The rise of designer microbiomes

6 February, 2020 . by Sarah Fennell

Designer microbiomes are the new wellness must-have – here’s what it means for your gut health.

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‘Ovarian cancer was brutal, but it made me’

4 February, 2020 . by Sarah Fennell

Maree Taifalos was diagnosed with ovarian cancer just after her 21st birthday. Eight years later, she’s not only healthy – she’s grateful for what her cancer taught her.

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