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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.

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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.

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

Health Arthritis, inflammation and how to avoid pain When it comes to arthritis, the latest science reveals that inflammation causes the pain, not wear and tear on the joints. Paula Goodyer explains the best way to tackle it.

Health Alzheimer’s: new 3-minute test can spot memory issues – here’s what it can tell you A simple new brain test takes just 3 minutes and could help spot memory problems linked to Alzheimer’s years earlier than current methods, offering hope for faster, less stressful diagnosis.

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Health I'm a cancer survivor and exercise saved my life After being diagnosed with breast cancer in 2020, Sabrina Rogers-Anderson fought back by getting fit. Here, she shares her story and takes a deep dive into the latest research demonstrating that exercise is our most powerful tool against cancer.

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