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Surviving stress at work

15/07/2010

Most of us have had to deal with stress in the workplace at some point. But how do you manage it and what are the warning signs that you need help?

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Memory and forgetting

03/06/2010
Can't remember what you did yesterday, let alone last week? Forgetfulness is relatively common, but how can you prevent memory lapses and when are they a sign of something serious?

Tags: mental-health, brain-and-nervous-system

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Living with chronic pain

11/03/2010
Chronic pain can't usually be cured. But with the right help, there are good odds you can learn to manage this pain and minimize its impact on your life.

Tags: pain, back-pain

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Healthy holidays

10/12/2009
A hard-earned break can do wonders for your health and wellbeing, but there can also be hidden perils. Here are some points to ponder before you pack your bags.

Tags: travel-and-tourism, stomach-and-digestion, coughs-and-colds, food-safety

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Young adults with an autism spectrum disorder

18/11/2009
Most of us struggle with the transition to adulthood, but for people on the autism spectrum this period presents unique challenges.

Tags: adolescent-health, child-health-and-behaviour, autism-spectrum-disorder

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Anger: taming the fury

24/09/2009
There's growing evidence anger can be harmful to your health. But what's the best way to manage this fiery emotion?

Tags: mental-health, relationships, self-help

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Aged care: the depressing reality

20/08/2009
Up to half of all people in residential aged care may have depression but the condition often goes unrecognised and untreated, experts say.

Tags: aged-care, depression, medical-procedures, older-people

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Genetic testing and your health

15/07/2009
The ability to probe your health at the genetic level is bringing about a fundamental shift in healthcare. What issues should you consider before you take the plunge?

Tags: medical-procedures, genetics, genetic-disorders

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Functional foods: healthy choice or hype?

17/06/2009
Functional foods, foods with extra 'healthy' ingredients added, are being touted as the answer to a range of conditions from high cholesterol to iodine deficiency. But are they real health food or just hype?

Tags: diet-and-nutrition, obesity, genetically-modified-food, food-safety

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Flu: your questions answered

21/05/2009
Dr Norman Swan and other experts help answer some of your questions about flu and pandemics.

Tags: influenza, older-people

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Web diagnosis: healthy searching

18/03/2009
Have you ever tried to second-guess your doctor using the internet, or Googled a symptom and convinced yourself you have a terrible disease? The internet has been a blessing and a curse for doctors and patients alike.

Tags: ethics, medical-procedures, medical-research, self-help

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