Get a good night's sleep

Humans spend about one-third of their life snoozing. Sleep is important for our brain and body to develop and ...

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Health

3 ways to refresh

3 ways to refresh

We talk to three health and well-being experts on easy ways to cleanse and give your body a break.

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Peace of mind

Peace of mind

ALECIA HANCOCK navigates through the confusion of medical insurance and cosmetic surgery.

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The pre-hangover remedy

The pre-hangover remedy

BROOKE EVANS-BUTLER finds out what you can do before a big night out to minimise your pain.

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Get hands-on

Get hands-on

A regular massage is more than just an indulgence, writes GEORGIA SWEETING.

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The juice on juicing

The juice on juicing

Kickstart your health routine with a three-day cleanse. AMY COLLINS-WALKER learns more.

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Doubt cast on safety of e-cigarettes

Doubt cast on safety of e-cigarettes

Australia’s peak medical research group says there is not enough proof that e-cigarettes are safe or help smok...

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DIY diagnosis

DIY diagnosis

What your tongue, eyes, breath and skin may be telling you about your health. BROOKE EVANS-BUTLER reports.

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How GI affects you

How GI affects you

Knowing about glucose can help you manage weight. Jessica Rule explains.

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Kilojoule traps

Kilojoule traps

Do you know how much energy your body needs? And what you can eat without going over? BROOKE EVANS-BUTLER answ...

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Do carbs make us fat?

Do carbs make us fat?

It’s controversial and goes against most dietary advice. We take a closer look at the Gary Taubes theory. Maya...

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Good habits gone bad

Good habits gone bad

You may feel like you are wearing a halo thanks to your ‘healthy’ diet strategies but you could be doing more ...

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Weighty tricks

Weighty tricks

Psychological tactics can help you drop kilos, writes Leah Fogliani.

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Hunting for hidden sugar

Hunting for hidden sugar

Are you really cutting out the sweet stuff? Chances are it is lurking in food you least expect.

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Up the diet ante

Up the diet ante

You may not eat superfoods all day, every day, so try these great tips to increase the nutrition power in your...

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Cleanse your life

Cleanse your life

Make 2015 your happiest and most productive year. Georgia Sweeting finds out how.

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Healthy homework tips

Healthy homework tips

Health insurance is rapidly pricing itself out of reach of some families but there are steps you can take to e...

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Winterproof your mental and physical health

Winterproof your mental and physical health

As the days get darker, so does our mood, with one in 300 showing symptoms of winter blues. Why does weather a...

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Don’t get mixed up

Don’t get mixed up

Real flu and a common cold can both make you feel dreadful but are quite different illnesses.

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When our alarm system sparks danger

When our alarm system sparks danger

If your mind and body are constantly on edge because of excessive stress, you may face serious health problems...

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Avoid winter fat to keep you warm

Avoid winter fat to keep you warm

As the winter chill sets in, so too can the temptation to overindulge in comfort foods. So here are some simpl...

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Big anorexia study seeks genetic links to disorder

Big anorexia study seeks genetic links to disorder

WA women give blood: Young WA women are supplying their DNA for the world’s biggest study into the genetic lin...

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Need a dose?

Need a dose?

How do you know if you are deficient in a vitamin? BROOKE EVANS-BUTLER finds the telltale signs

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Top 10 immunity boosters

Top 10 immunity boosters

Unfortunately, there is no single food that can boost your immunity but there are lots of nutrients that can h...

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No wisdom in tooth removal

No wisdom in tooth removal

Do I need to have my wisdom teeth removed? WA has one of the highest rates of impacted tooth removal in the wo...

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Young Energy

Young Energy

Children have plenty of reasons to take part in the HBF Run for a Reason, writes Leah Fogliani.

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An unhealthy dose of rubbish

An unhealthy dose of rubbish

It is that time of the year when conversation around the office water cooler changes from comments about the h...

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Mum's battle

Mum's battle

Excess weight can hamper fertility and make early pregnancy more challenging. ALECIA HANCOCK reports.

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Make the most of your day

Make the most of your day

Squeeze every last drop from your life, with help from the latest scientific research. LEAH FOGLIANI reports.

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Up with the sun

Up with the sun

Former US president Benjamin Franklin may have been on to something when he said: “Early to bed and early to r...

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H20 replacements

H20 replacements

Don’t drink enough water? Try these easy drinking alternatives. GEORGIA SWEETING reports.

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Should you avoid them?

Should you avoid them?

Carbs have had a bad rap for so long and have been outlawed by many weight-loss programs but is it deserved? G...

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Energy Trap

Energy Trap

Caffeine lovers beware: there are some pitfalls to your favourite cup (or can) of instant energy. Leah Foglian...

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How to eat in 2015

How to eat in 2015

Thinking about embarking on a new diet this year? Here are some to check out. Emma Chitty reports.

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The right touch

The right touch

We know a full-body massage leaves you feeling great but why is it good for you? BROOKE EVANS-BUTLER reports.

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Boost me up!

Boost me up!

Feeling fatigued? Leah Fogliani looks at different ways to increase your energy.

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Weighty romance

Weighty romance

Being in love often results in a few extra kilos. Try these top five tips to avoid the I’m-in-love handles.

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Chop to it

Chop to it

Settle into the Japanese way and reap the health rewards.

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The Juicist

The Juicist

Cold pressed juices are known to be the healthiest way to drink juice.

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Break the bad food habit

Break the bad food habit

Pasty skin, dark circles around the eyes, flaky complexion — we explore how some favourite vices can play havo...

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To drink more water

To drink more water

Drinking the right amount of water can have great benefits on your body and lifestyle.

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Which treatment for us?

Which treatment for us?

Selecting the best fertility method does not need to be confusing or stressful, writes Amanda Lewis.

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The Guru

The Guru

Natural Health with Val Allen.

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Drop the drinks

Drop the drinks

Australia Day is looming and potentially so is a hangover. Leah Fogliani finds out effective ways to rein in t...

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Soft drinks give sugar overload

Soft drinks give sugar overload

Mounting evidence is leading health experts to conclude children may be experiencing serious chronic illnesses...

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Break those guilty pleasures

Break those guilty pleasures

How can you stop bad habits becoming part of everyday life? JESSICA RULE reports.

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Fast food risks slow learning

Fast food risks slow learning

Schools are concerned that too many students have so much junk food and energy drinks during the day that they...

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Do a detox

Do a detox

Help the cleansing process with an invigorating treatment, writes GEORGIA SWEETING

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Acid test

Acid test

What is the acid/alkaline diet? Georgia Sweeting explains.

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What Your top 10 New Year’s Resolutions Should Be

What Your top 10 New Year’s Resolutions Should Be

Being physically active and improving your health should be your number one priority this year.

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Overeating on Christmas Day

Overeating on Christmas Day

Your Top 5. . . ways to avoid overeating on Christmas Day. Compiled by EMMA CHITTY.

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12 Ways of Christmas

12 Ways of Christmas

Follow our guide to a happy and safe festive season

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Activity all adds up

Activity all adds up

Summer is the perfect time for recreational pursuits that are not only fun but allow you to score plenty of in...

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Eat well to beat fatigue

Eat well to beat fatigue

What you eat and how much you consume can contribute to or trigger fatigue, warns Heart Foundation WA public h...

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Power to create a better life

Power to create a better life

Building positive actions into your day can have a major influence on your health

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Beat the bloat

Beat the bloat

Lose an uncomfortable and unsightly belly quicker than you think. EMMA CHITTY reports.

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Going hard

Going hard

Exercise is one of the key elements to reduce risk of disease and intense exercise can reap rewards for those ...

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Eat more, weigh less

Eat more, weigh less

Nutritionist Zoe Harcombe says we’ve missed the point on calorie counting. BROOKE EVANS-BUTLER reports.

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How to plank

How to plank

Mind+Body resident trainer CEINWEN ROBERTS shows the benefits of planking

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All right, fat’s good for you – well some of you

All right, fat’s good for you – well some of you

Let’s be clear — carrying too much weight is not good no matter how we try to dress it up. It makes it harder ...

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How to supercharge your exercise regime

How to supercharge your exercise regime

Over time, the body becomes very good at adapting to regular physical activity and results will start to plate...

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How paleo can you go

How paleo can you go

The paleo craze has become one of the most popular diet trends, mostly due to celebrity followers and gym goer...

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The grain debate

The grain debate

When My Kitchen Rules celebrity chef Pete Evans espoused the health benefits of a grain-free diet, people sat ...

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The pluses of protein

The pluses of protein

Protein is often treated as the holy grail of health and fitness.

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Warning on trend to freeze eggs

Warning on trend to freeze eggs

Perth fertility expert cautions women about the downside of freezing eggs to preserve fertility.

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Mango power

Mango power

The mighty mango is a healthy addition to your diet and beauty routine.

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