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Health High cholesterol? Try these lifestyle tweaks Medication may be needed to treat high cholesterol, but small, consistent lifestyle changes can make a real difference too.

Health The science of keeping cool: what actually works (and what doesn’t)When the mercury climbs, your comfort depends more on smart strategies than lucky guesswork. Here’s what the science really tells us about staying cool.

Health Dementia is now the leading cause of death in Australia. But why is it fatal?Most of us know dementia – a broad term for several disorders involving declines in memory, language and thinking – can severely affect daily life. But dementia is now the leading cause of death for Australians.

The Conversation

Health 5 easy ways to reduce your exposure to microplastics Microplastics are in everything from bottled water to lipstick and can cause a range of health issues. Here’s how to protect yourself against these microscopic menaces.

Sabrina Rogers-Anderson

Health Postcard from bed: Dealing with chronic pain and invisible disability ‍As Rachael Mogan McIntosh well knows, living with chronic pain means plans can fall apart without warning, but the constant adjustments come with valuable perspective.

Rachael Mogan McIntosh

Health How long will you live? It’s more about your choices than your genes New research shows lifestyle and environment have a far greater impact on how long we live than our genes – and it’s largely within our control.

The Conversation

Health Why women live longer than men (and how to close the gap)Australian women live an average of 4 years longer than men due to a combination of biological and social factors. While genetic differences can’t be changed, there are several steps we can take to help reduce the longevity gap.

Sabrina Rogers-Anderson

Health The power of protein after 50 Think you're getting enough protein? Most of us aren't!