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'Ear this: beware swimmer's ear

24/01/2012

It's the time of year for painful infections resulting from water trapped in your ears. But a little knowledge goes a long way in reducing the risk of this troubling affliction.

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Dr Norman Swan and his team investigate the perils of abdominal fat, physical activity on prescription and training the working memory in ADHD.
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Make use of your body when you die

10/11/2011

Did you know your body can have a life after death? We take you through the options.

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Research shows being lonely is as bad for your health as smoking 15 cigarettes a day, so make sure you have time and energy for relationships with others.

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Deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's: one woman's journey

30/11/2011
A surgically installed "pacemaker" in the brain is helping Karyn Spilberg manage some of the symptoms of the movement disorder Parkinson's disease.

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Health IQ: Oral Health

Maintaining our teeth and gums is vital for our health, but how much do you know about the conditions that can affect our mouths?

Fact Buster

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Does vinegar really kill household germs?

Yes, it works just as well as commercial products.
Yes, but it doesn't do as good a job as commercial products.
No, it's a myth. Vinegar just makes your bathroom smell like a chip packet

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White-tail spider innocent - A myth debunked

An outrageous injustice has been corrected and a hapless victim’s been let off the hook.

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Exercise: how much is enough?

Just a little bit of exercise goes a long way to improving your health.

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Death and disability insurance

Death and disability insurance in Australia - is it worth it? What are the benefits?

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