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What are the health benefits of a five-minute evening walk?
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Patients carried up stairs all week after hospital lift breaks
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Tampons are dead – long live period underwear.
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How did halloumi become a health food?
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About 92,000 cubic metres of silt from Cyclone Gabrielle has been transported to the site.
What happens to your body when you take a sip of caffeine?
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Why people in their 30s and 40s are experiencing increased memory problems
There's much more information and distractions coming in than ever before, expert says.
Potentially fading? Is Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop empire crumbling?
The actress looks ready to ditch her woo-woo wellness brand and return to her roots.
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Going without that afternoon bite of cake can leave us feeling not quite right.
How mould exposure poses a dangerous health risk
Mould exposure symptoms aren't obvious - they can mimic a cold or feeling tired.
Why you should take magnesium for a better night’s sleep
Magnesium has many health benefits, one being its connection to improved sleep quality.
Do IUDs cause breast cancer? Here’s what the evidence says
A new study has found a link between hormonal intrauterine devices and breast cancer.
What are 'danger' ages and what can we do about it?
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