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The truth about cooking oils: Which ones to use and when

Are seed oils really all that bad for you? What about coconut? Peta Bee asks the experts.

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1270+ clinics: Where you can still see a GP that bulk-bills

Access to clinics where all patients are bulk-billed varies wildly, as the government prepares for a new program encouraging GPs to waive patient fees. SEARCH YOUR SUBURB

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SPF shock: Aussies burnt as sunscreen claims exposed; best, worst brands revealed

Australians are buying sunscreens they think are SPF 50+ but are actually getting products with alarmingly low levels of protection.

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Everything you need to know about seasonal affective disorder

‘SAD’ affects one in 300 Australians

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27 health problems you can diagnose using a smartphone

Did you know your smartphone can take an ultrasound, run a urine test, diagnose Parkinson’s disease and multiple other health conditions? See how.

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Health fund changes: How much money you’ll get back

Australians battling cost of living increases will get a hip pocket boost when changes to health fund subsidies take effect next month. See how much you could save.

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‘Don’t blame Medicare’: Aussies react to out-of-pocket costs

Australians are divided over whether raising the Medicare rebate is the best way to get better value from our health insurance. See comments, have your say.

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MELBOURNE AUSTRALIA - JANUARY 31ST 2023 : Dr Lannie OKeefe is exploring whether the 5 blue zones across the world, have any bearing in Australia.PICTURE : Nicki Connolly

Australia’s healthiest suburbs revealed

The world has five ‘Blue Zones’ – locations where residents live longer and healthier lives. See why and the Aussie contenders.

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Retired nurse Ann Leonard paid $1,000 in out of pocket fees for her ankle surgery then her specialist charged her $800 for post operative care which she could not claim on Medicare.Supplied

Revealed: Health procedures with highest costs

Retired nurse Anne Leonard was hit with a huge out-of-pocket bill for her recent surgery, as hundreds of thousands of patients are being forced to raid their superannuation to pay outrageous medical gap fees.

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Forgetfulness or dementia: How to spot the difference

There’s a difference between normal forgetfulness and memory loss-related dementia. Here’s what you need to know.

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NSW NETWORK DECEMBER 1, 2023, PLEASE CONTACT PIC EDITOR KRISTI MILLER BEFORE PUBLISHING. **PLEASE HOLD FOR HEALTH OF THE NATION - JANUARY 2024**Concord Senior Citizens Club member Alma Roberts. The club runs a table tennis group for over 70Ãs and meet each Friday. Many chronic diseases are the result of lifestyle choices such as smoking, alcohol use, or being overweight or obese, which we can change. These active seniors are leading the charge. Picture: Jonathan Ng

Top health tests senior Aussies need to do

While most older Australians stay on top of heart and cancer check ups, there are several other tests those over 70 should do.

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** HOLD FOR HEALTH OF THE NATION ** . Australian Catholic University first year students Natasha Brierley (Nursing/Paramedicine), Delphine Kawela (Business) and Anika Rossington (Midwifery), work together to make healthy choices in the kitchen on campus. Picture Lachie Millard

12 ways Aussies can live a better life

In just 12 steps, young Australian adults can improve their health dramatically — and it won’t hurt your pocket. See what the best tips are from the experts.

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Seven tips for boosting resilience in 2024

While many young Aussies show incredible resilience, the challenges of 2023 have caused stress and anxiety to surge — but these simple strategies can help to build inner strength.

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The 25 best ways to beat stress

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