I have all my teeth and my brother has none. There’s a reason why
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I have all my teeth and my brother has none. There’s a reason why

Recently,I accompanied my brother,Simon,to the dentist to have his final 12 teeth removed. For decades,they had been rotting in his head.

  • byRosie Beaumont

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‘I fall asleep in class’:New program to tackle teens’ screen habits

A school-based digital wellbeing program created by the Black Dog Institute has been launched in Australia. Can it change the way teenagers use their phones?

  • bySarah Berry
Why improving your balance could change your life

Why improving your balance could change your life

There’s a belief you either have good balance,or you don’t. But it can be learned,and the ramifications as you age are significant.

  • byPaula Goodyer
As the Suburban Rail Loop drives up rents,this affordable health clinic could become homeless

As the Suburban Rail Loop drives up rents,this affordable health clinic could become homeless

Policies aimed at better public transport and more housing in Box Hill could have the perverse effect of forcing out a not-for-profit clinic that provides health services to the same,fast-growing population.

  • byChip Le Grand
‘Chips cooked in avocado oil’:A dietitian rates this evening snack

‘Chips cooked in avocado oil’:A dietitian rates this evening snack

Neighbours actor Natassia Halabi shares what she eats in a day.

  • byNicole Economos
Is that coffee good for you? It depends on how you make it

Is that coffee good for you? It depends on how you make it

New research shows up to three cups of coffee a day can lower your risk of cardiovascular disease,but it depends on the method used to make it.

  • byMiranda Levy
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‘I’m free to be who I am’:Why this life stage is not the horror story you’ve been told

‘I’m free to be who I am’:Why this life stage is not the horror story you’ve been told

Peddlers of menopause treatments would have women believe that they should be approaching this stage of life with a sense of dread,but there’s plenty to look forward to.

  • byJenna Guillaume
Is it time to rethink our love affair with Vegemite?

Is it time to rethink our love affair with Vegemite?

For more than 100 years we’ve believed it’s beneficial to our health. But as the Canadian cafe saga puts the spotlight on our favourite spread,it begs the question:Is Vegemite really as good as we think?

  • bySarah Berry
The secret to living longer? You’ll find it on holiday

The secret to living longer? You’ll find it on holiday

We all need a break from the office sometimes but few of us realise what regular holidays can mean for our long-term health,from reducing the risk of heart attack and stroke to our mental wellbeing.

  • byBeth Howard
Why iron deficiency is ‘notoriously underdiagnosed’ in women

Why iron deficiency is ‘notoriously underdiagnosed’ in women

Fatigue,low mood and even muscle weakness are widely considered to be a part of being a woman. But low iron levels can cause all these symptoms and more – and it is easily treated.

  • byPaula Goodyer
Five high-cholesterol foods that are safe to eat - and three to avoid

Five high-cholesterol foods that are safe to eat - and three to avoid

Long considered a risk to those with high cholesterol,there is a range of common foods that not only pose no threat but are beneficial to your health.

  • bySam Rice