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3 important questions about type 2 diabetes answered

More than 1 million Australians are living with type 2 diabetes, yet misconceptions about the condition remain widespread.
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How to prevent Type 2 diabetes: who’s at risk and what you need to know

Type 2 diabetes is on the rise around the world. The good news is, with the right actions, it can be prevented. Learn how to lower your risk.
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5 reasons why women should do weight training 

Wanting to get fitter and stronger, but worried you’ll bulk up if you lift weights? Weight training includes any muscle strengthening or resistance activity.
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How to maintain strong bones for a healthy, active life

With more than 200 bones in our body, it’s important that we look after them, especially as we age to maintain a healthy, active life.
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Better bones in childhood to last a lifetime 

What we do today impacts our health for tomorrow. Many of our health behaviours in childhood and young adulthood have a massive impact on our health as an adult.
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‘Get Smart’ About Liver Health This July

Liver disease is on the rise in Queensland with up to 1 in 5 people living with fatty liver disease and 1 in 100 living with viral hepatitis.
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Love your liver this World Liver Day—and every day

Not only is your liver the largest organ inside your body, but it is also one of the body’s hardest-working organs.

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How to look past the marketing spin on food packaging

Foods with a healthy-sounding label can be misleading. Are clever words and wellness trends giving some foods a ‘health halo’?
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Finding time to move: Practical ways parents can stay active while caring for young kids

Between school drop-offs, mealtimes, homework, sports, and general caregiving, finding time for physical activity can feel almost impossible.
Wellbeing
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Quantity and quality: Why women need more sleep than they think

Good quality sleep is essential for our health and wellbeing, but women can face unique challenges when it comes to
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What is brain fog and how to beat it?

Ever had days where it feels harder to think clearly or stay focused? You might be experiencing brain fog.
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Do children really need 5 serves of vegetables a day?

"Eat your veggies" is something many parents say almost daily to their kids, but how many vegetables do children actually
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What happens to your body when you eat more vegetables?

Does eating more vegetables really make a difference to your health? Learn what happens over days, weeks, months and years.

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