Conditions

Independent and trusted advice and guides about medical conditions, including information about food allergies, insomnia, ageing, and cardiovascular health.

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Diabetes

Who's getting it and why?

8 May 2012 | We look at the different types of diabetes, as well as pre-diabetes, and the latest research into causes and prevention.

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Dishing up on cancer

Is your diet carcinogenic?

26 Apr 2012 | Information about foods and drinks that could cause cancer is continually updated. We bring you the latest.

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Guide to online health advice

How do you find reliable health and medical information on the internet?

14 Mar 2012 | We explain how to evaluate the content of health websites and determine whether information is reliable.

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Vitamin D deficiency

Are you getting enough vitamin D?

18 Jan 2012 | Vitamin D deficiency has been described as a pandemic. We explain if you're at risk, and what you can do to get enough.

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Fighting dementia

What can we do to boost brain health?

1 Sep 2011 | Dementia is the single greatest cause of disability in Australians aged 65 years or older. It's predicted that by 2050 it will affect one million Australians.

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Sleep deprivation

Sleep deprivation could be adversely impacting your life in many ways.

11 Aug 2011 | As Australians adopt busier lifestyles, we’re also becoming more sleep deprived. CHOICE outlines why you may need more zzzzs.

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Healthy ageing

Protect against diseases and conditions commonly associated with ageing by taking an active role in your health care.

27 Apr 2011 | The key to independent living and quality of life is good health and it’s never too soon to start thinking about it.

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Headache and migraine

Painkillers offer fast and effective relief, but taken too often they can actually cause more headaches.

24 Aug 2010 | If you’re concerned about overusing painkillers, there are some effective alternatives.

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Blood pressure monitors review and compare

Do you need one and do they work?

7 Jul 2010 | One in seven Australian adults suffer from some form of high blood pressure. If you’re one of them, monitoring your condition regularly at home with a blood pressure monitor can be useful.

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Cardiovascular health

Early testing can help reduce your risk of heart disease and stroke.

25 May 2010 | If you’re aged over 45, it’s time to get your cardiovascular disease (CVD) risk checked. We outline an action plan for cardiovascular health.

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