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How to manage blood glucose using the Glycemic Index of foods
Choosing low GI carbohydrates is one of the keys to maintaining good blood glucose control.
Diabetes Food Allergy Gastrointestinal Health Healthy Eating Healthy Living Nutrition & WeightHappy-go-lucky optimists may have better heart health
Medical researchers have a longstanding interest in mindset, and not just as it relates to mental health, it seems that happy-go-lucky optimists may have better heart health.
Healthy Living Heart & Stroke Latest Health NewsHealthy gums may lead to a healthy heart
More evidence that severe gum disease, or periodontitis, may be linked to high blood pressure.
Healthy Living Latest Health NewsImmunisation for Aboriginal communities
Immunisation is a safe and effective way to help protect you, your family and your community from some very serious diseases.
Aboriginal Health Healthy LivingWill a sugar-tax decrease our sugar consumption?
Research looks at whether tweaks to your environment ultimately reduce sugary drink consumption.
Healthy Living Latest Health NewsAre dog owners more physically active?
The research is in! Having a canine companion improves your health, fitness and can even lead to a longer life.
Healthy Living Latest Health NewsWill dietary supplements increase your longevity?
After a major review of hundreds of clinical trials researchers have found that most dietary supplements offer little benefit in protecting us from heart disease or extending our lifespan.
Healthy Living Latest Health NewsPlant-based diet: Replacing meat-based proteins
Replacing meat-based proteins with plant-based proteins reduces the risk of early death and a range of diseases.
Healthy Living Latest Health NewsBlueberries good for heart health
Blue is the new black in the world of nutrition research, and this latest research into delicious blueberries adds more evidence for the health benefits they can offer.
Healthy Living Latest Health NewsVideo: How can I improve my resilience?
Resilience is a term that's come into really popular discussion over the last 5 to 10 years. So, how do you improve your resilience?
Healthy Living Mental HealthHow hot is too hot for a drink?
For the first time, researchers have been able to answer the question of just how hot is too hot.
Healthy Living Latest Health NewsDoes having red hair and moles multiply skin cancer risk?
Exposure to the sun is a significant predictor of your risk of melanoma, but other factors play into the likelihood you’ll develop skin cancer.
Healthy Living Latest Health NewsSitting now the new smoking
Sitting for long periods of time has negative health effects - but you can counteract them by getting in the recommended dose of moderate or vigorous exercise each week.
Healthy Living Latest Health NewsCan your toast give you cancer?
Despite the media headlines warning that toast could give you cancer, there is no need for fear if you take some precautions.
Healthy Living Latest Health NewsStep your way out of hospital
Researchers look at what simple lifestyle changes can lead to fewer days in hospital for older adults.
Healthy Living Latest Health NewsA hearty reason to kick the booze
Is reducing your alcohol intake associated with a reduction in blood pressure? The research is in.
Healthy Living Latest Health NewsHow often should you go to the dentist?
A study looks at whether a regular scale and polish at the dentist was linked to better gum health
Healthy Living Latest Health NewsHow much is too much TV?
Research shows that lengthy TV viewing is linked to cognitive decline, and people who watched more than 3.5 hours a day saw a decline in their verbal memory skills.
Healthy Living Latest Health NewsThe benefits of an active commute
Swapping from commuting via car to taking public transport resulted in a reduction in body mass index.
Healthy Living Latest Health NewsCan eating fruit and vegetables really make you happier?
A study of over 12,000 Australians shows that eating more fruits and vegetables is linked to an increase in people’s level of happiness.
Healthy Living Latest Health NewsFrom the mouth to the brain
A study finds an association between number of teeth and cognitive decline in older adults.
Healthy Living Latest Health NewsSomething fishy about fish oil?
There’s been an almighty spat about fish oil capsules which started a number of years ago and has recently re-ignited.
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