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Winning the homework wars

21/02/2012

Homework plays a vital role in every child's education, but all too often it's the source of tension, tears and tantrums. With some ground rules and good habits, homework wars can be avoided.

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Cholesterol in our diets

Cholesterol in our diets

Everyone wants to avoid high blood cholesterol. But does that mean you should limit foods like eggs and prawns?
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Make use of your body when you die

10/11/2011

Did you know your body can have a life after death? We take you through the options.

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Tip of the Week

Evidence that a particular style of running shoe will prevent injuries is lacking. So trial and error is probably the best way to see what shoe works for you.

Will good quality running shoes help prevent injuries?

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Deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's: one woman's journey

30/11/2011
A surgically installed "pacemaker" in the brain is helping Karyn Spilberg manage some of the symptoms of the movement disorder Parkinson's disease.

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Health IQ: Alcohol

Most of us enjoy the odd drink, but do you really know what alcohol is doing to your body? Test your knowledge in our health IQ.

Fact Buster

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Are electric toothbrushes better than manual?

No, the bristles on the electric toothbrush are inferior to those on a manual toothbrush.
Maybe for some people, but brushing technique is more important than your toothbrush.
Yes, you can never clean your teeth sufficiently using just a manual toothbrush.

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Health Minutes Video – Dr Norman Swan

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How to avoid Alzheimer’s

What can you do to reduce the risk of Alzheimer's disease? Keep healthy in your early years, stay active, control your blood pressure, eat well, and make sure you have a good social network in your old age.

Healthy Living Video – Cathy Johnson

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Pets: an asthma risk?

Do kids with asthma or allergy problems need to avoid having pets? In most cases, no.

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Making sense of health information

What do you know about your health? How do you find out the right information?

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