Why mozzies bite (and what you can do about it)

20 December, 2023 . by Claire Burke

Summer should be fun, not an itch fest. Here’s how to stop mosquito bites so you can savour the outdoors without fear of those little bloodsuckers.

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How to know if a barking cough is croup (and what to do next)

26 September, 2023 . by Claire Burke

Often characterised by a barking, seal-like cough, croup is one of the most common respiratory conditions for young kids. Here’s what you should know.

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The blood cancer treatment that has got scientists all excited

20 August, 2023 . by Claire Burke

CAR T-cell therapy is being used to fight blood cancer – and it could be used in the future to fight other cancers too.

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Best exercises to help you beat the winter flu

24 June, 2023 . by Claire Burke

If you need extra reason to keep active this winter, preventing illness is a good one. Personal trainer Chris Wilson reveals his favourite immune-boosting exercises.

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Can grounding (connecting with the earth’s energy) boost your health?

9 May, 2023 . by Raymond Suba

By making contact with the ground and connecting to the earth’s energy, grounding is said to deliver a raft of impressive health benefits. But does it really work?

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Get to know the vagus nerve, your body’s in-built superpower

13 August, 2022 . by Michelle Rose

Like a personal bodyguard, your vagus nerve you develop a healthy stress response, keeping your wits sharp and triggering immune response. 

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Why chronic inflammation is seriously bad for you

28 July, 2020 . by Sarah Fennell

Chronic inflammation can cause much discomfort and have long-lasting health impacts – here’s how to spot it, and how to fight it.

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Foods that can help boost your immune system

26 March, 2020 . by Sarah Fennell

As pandemic restrictions ease and Australians mingle freely again, greater exposure to people makes it a good time to consider adding these immune-boosting foods to your grocery list.

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