7 h. ago Your step count is boring me to tears (and probably everyone else too)

Did you know the idea of walking 10,000 steps a day isn’t rooted in modern science at all?

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22 h. ago Is your drinking a problem? Four surprising signs to look out for

Everyone is familiar with the stereotypical alcoholic in a constant state of inebriation, but the signs your drinking is getting out of hand are not always obvious.

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25 h. ago The Great British Heatwave has officially arrived – and this is just the beginning

With a health alert in place until Monday and thermometers nudging 34 degrees, the country famous for queuing in drizzle is now lining up shirtless for ice-cream.

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29 h. ago Brisbane news live: Traffic diverted, lanes closed for CFMEU protest | Clearway hours extended to every day on major corridor

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41 h. ago Murray Watt thinks he will succeed where Tanya Plibersek failed

The environment minister claims he has won “broad agreement” for Labor’s pledge to beef up nature protections, but there’s one reform he does not want.

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43 h. ago Is ‘lifting heavy’ the solution to perimenopausal changes? Meet the women choosing weights.

Social media would have us believe there is a special formula for perimenopausal health, but many experts disagree. Here, they share their personal fitness routines for positive ageing.

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47 h. ago ‘I thought my life would change’: Overcoming the invisible disease to get back into sport

About 180,000 Australians live with IBD, which includes Crohn’s and colitis. For many, the disease can make it difficult to lead an active life.

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47 h. ago ‘I thought my life would change’: Overcoming an invisible disease to get back into sport

About 180,000 Australians live with IBD, which includes Crohn’s and colitis. For many, the disease can make it difficult to lead an active life.

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51 h. ago Monitor for symptoms: Health warning issued after Sydney outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease

Health authorities are urging Sydneysiders to monitor for symptoms after three Potts Point residents developed the disease in the city’s latest outbreak.

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53 h. ago Brisbane news live: Brisbane city streets shut due to protests | How much your rates will change

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56 h. ago More young people are getting colon cancer. Here is what you can do to protect yourself

Australia has the highest reported rates in the world of colon cancer in younger people. Understanding the possible causes is the first step towards dealing with this deadly disease.

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66 h. ago As a Millennial who lived through ‘heroin chic’, the Age of Ozempic terrifies me

Though it was far from perfect, the body positivity movement felt revolutionary in many ways. But so much of that essential change is being undone at breakneck speed.

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3 d. ago WA news LIVE: Study reveals teenagers’ mental health struggles

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3 d. ago Brisbane news live: Maroons prepare for State of Origin game two in Perth; Brisbane rates to increase $1.14 per week; Lord mayor rules out three rates levies

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3 d. ago Brisbane news live: Maroons prepare for State of Origin game two in Perth; Ratepayers await Brisbane City Council budget; Lord mayor rules out three rates levies

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3 d. ago Two arrested after Melbourne man killed and another injured at shooting inside Bali villa

One man was arrested in Jakarta and another was caught making his way there, local police confirmed today.

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3 d. ago Criminals who 'post and boast' on social media to face greater jail time in Victoria

Criminals who "post and boast" about their offences on social media could face extra jail time in Victoria under a proposal going before state parliament today.

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3 d. ago Sunscreen wars: Breaking down the furore Choice created over SPF brands

Does your sunscreen really work? Ultra Violette and a number of other popular Australian sunscreen brands have been forced to defend their products.

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4 d. ago Brisbane news live: Lanes reopen after fatal Gateway Motorway crash | Premier dodges questions on Centenary Pool | Off

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4 d. ago Australia news as it happened: Trump complains about Putin’s G7 summit exclusion; airstrike hits Iran’s TV network

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