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10 ways your body changes when you start drinking enough water

WEBAccording to Dennis Cardone, DO, chief of primary care sports medicine at NYU Langone Orthopedics, drinking water before – and during – a meal fills you up faster, displacing …

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12 surprisingly powerful health benefits of being nicer to yourself

WEBBeing kind to yourself and in a good emotional place can help break the stress-eating connection. “Self-compassion helps people stick to their weight-loss goals because it …

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45 things heart doctors do to protect their own hearts

WEB“Studies have recently shown that expressing gratitude may have a significant positive impact on heart health. One study, for example, showed the volunteers who were asked …

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This is what happens to your body when you don’t get enough sleep

WEBWhen you don’t get enough sleep, every system in your body is affected, potentially causing long-term effects on your cardiovascular health, including your risk for high blood …

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Fact or fiction: The truth about 40 popular medical “facts”

WEBA 2012 study of more than 1.1 million heart attack patients found that 31 per cent of men and 42 per cent of women didn’t have any chest pain before being hospitalised. The …

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What your walking style can reveal about your health

WEBYour walking style can reflect a host of physical, physiological, neurological, and even psychological influences and problems. “Your gait reveals a lot,” says Jessica B. …

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11 things your doctor can tell just by looking at you

WEBHollow temples can indicate illness. SHUTTERSTOCK. You know how you look when you have a cold – puffy eyes, stuffy nose, sleepy face – but when you’re potentially facing a …

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The 5 healthiest nuts you can eat Reader's Digest Australia

WEBIt’s been said that walnuts are the oldest known tree food, dating back 10,000 years. Walnuts appear to have a wide variety of health benefits, plus they’re rich in certain …

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10 healthy uses for bi-carb soda Reader's Digest Australia

WEBGetty Images. Bi-carb soda can help soothe those painful lesions. “When you have painful mouth ulcers, rinsing with bi-carb soda and water neutralises the acidic ulcer and can …

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6 major benefits of doing yoga every day, from experts

WEBYoga reduces stress. “Yoga and meditation are powerful tools for stress resilience and strengthening mental health,” says holistic healthcare practitioner and yoga instructor, …

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38 secrets hospitals won’t tell you Reader's Digest Australia

WEBFor complex surgical procedures, you’re generally better off at teaching hospitals, which usually stay at the forefront of health research. Medical students and residents ask …

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11 bad health habits that doctors need you to stop doing asap

WEBSlouching. Whether sitting or standing, slouching actually has negative effects on your overall health. “If you are leaning over, our heads are very heavy compared to rest of …

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The 11 biggest health controversies of all time

WEBMeat. When the World Health Organization announced a few years ago that hot dogs, bacon and other processed meats appear to raise the risk of colon cancer, carnivores …

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This is what happens when you drink a glass of wine every night

WEBYou might have poorer sleep quality. Many people might feel like a nightly glass of wine helps them fall sleep more easily. However, drinking alcohol before bed is associated …

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38 genius habits your 80-year-old brain will thank you for doing …

WEBDharma Singh Khalsa, MD, president and medical director of the Alzheimer’s Research and Prevention Foundation, has spent many years studying the meditative tradition called …

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The most trusted brands in Australia for keeping you healthy and …

WEBThis year’s Reader’s Digest Australia Trusted Brands survey produced winners and highly commended brands across 72 categories. With trust such a strong driver for our …

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15 bad hygiene habits that are way worse than you thought

WEBLaundry is a chore some people try to avoid like the plague – but if you actually do, you’re asking for trouble. And this doesn’t just apply to clothes; bed sheets that haven’t been …

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20 old-time home remedies that actually work

WEBCulture. 20 old-time home remedies that actually work. Honey to heal a wound. Cherries for gout. Cod-liver oil – blech! – to keep your eyes healthy. Your grandmother and her …

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45 tips that will help you live to 100 – and love it!

WEBBreathe deeply. Getty Images. Lung capacity begins to decline around age 35 as your airways lose elasticity, your posture changes and your diaphragm loses strength, …

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