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Why playing this game is good for your brain

Leading dementia expert reveals why doing activities you’re bad at or completing puzzles could be the key to keeping your brain healthy as you age.

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Full list: 920 drugs that have been approved for $25

Australians will pay no more than $25 for prescription drugs in a move that will save patients millions. Search the interactive table to see the cheaper medicines now available.

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$50m crisis: Mass exodus of NDIS workers sees providers collapse

The NDIS is buckling as workers quit the scheme in droves, with many care providers collapsing. See who has shut down their services as experts say it’s only going to get worse.

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Our son died from an allergic reaction – schools can prevent this

Ben McKenzie is an emergency doctor and a dad. An unthinkable tragedy shattered his family and now he’s taking a vital message into schools in the hope of saving lives.

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I’m a GP – I have these concerns about the bulk-billing changes

Dr Kavya Chaganti breaks down the $8.5bn bulk-billing changes promised by both major parties and reveals her main concern for patients.

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How to navigate aged care system and costs

From cost to what to look for, aged care insiders have revealed how to navigate the system and find the best home.

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These people are working — but still can’t afford medicine

One in five Australians say they have been unable to afford to get a medicine prescription, with pharmacists saying the “working poor” are hit hardest.

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Alarming gap in what people know about fertility – take quiz

A shock amount of people don’t realise these things can impact fertility. How does your knowledge stack up? TAKE THIS QUIZ

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Do you know your daily energy needs? Calculate yours

How much energy should you consume for your body type each day? Check with our weight vs. energy calculator.

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Six hacks to save on your private health insurance

Leading experts reveal their top six tips on how to get the best deal on your private health insurance – including this warning on a mistake couples often make.

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Major AI problem you could face in your next visit to the doctor

Australian doctors are being warned about using artificial intelligence software after dangerous errors have been reported.

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Proposed bulk-billing shake-up to help more Aussies see GP for free

The Royal Australian College of GPs is pushing for the bulk-billing incentive to be expanded to include a specific age group that was considered the most likely to delay care.

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Health of the Nation

How does your body compare to your age?

Your “health age” is a good way to check if you need to consider some lifestyle changes. Find out yours. Take our test.

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Doctors reveal key to fix Medicare bulk billing

Doctors are calling for a $4.5 billion cash injection to overhaul Medicare and lift bulk billing rates by boosting the rebate for a standard GP appointment and properly funding longer consults.

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