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Ten instant mood boosters

Feeling down in the dumps? Sometimes we don't have the time to spend a day at the spa or invite friends and family over to de-stress and cheer us up, so we've compiled a list of quick tricks to give you a no-prescription-required burst of bliss in a jiffy. Here are 10 instant ways to boost your...

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Learn to say 'no' to kids

According to parenting expert, Dr David Walsh, more parents are using "yes" instead of discipline, guidance and standards to appease their children and ease...

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The dirtiest things in your house

Bacteria-laden computer keys and microscopic kitchen crawlies — some things in your home are even dirtier than a toilet!

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Medical myths

Ever wondered whether it's really unsafe to mix alcohol and antibiotics or whether that niggling headache is the first sign of a brain tumour? We uncover some...

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Health myths busted

Here are the facts behind some of the most common health myths.

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What's the best way to get rid of head lice?

If you see a bunch of lively school kids scratching their heads, chances are the dreaded head lice have moved in.

Reporter Brooke Hanson finds out the facts...

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Can a chill really cause a cold?

Winter is the season for colds — but how do you catch a cold?
Are you more likely to catch a cold if someone sneezes on you or is leaving home without...

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Get the family out and about

At this time of year, a bush walk with the family is a wonderful way of getting some exercise and fresh air. And with just a little bit of preparation it can...

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Shop smart for a healthy family

Family shopping at your local supermarket can be a healthy experience if you learn to shop smart and buy the right foods. It can even save you money!

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What to do with your pets these holidays

The holidays are here, the waves are inviting, and there is a wealth of beautiful coastal towns calling your name. Summer is the perfect time for a relaxing...

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Quit for your cash flow

Smoking cigarettes isn’t a wise financial move - but it could be worse, you could simply be throwing wads of your hard-earned cash in the rubbish bin.

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Smart smoking swaps

Here's how to break the smoking habit once and for all with effective strategies for dealing with cravings.

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The dangers of smoking near children

Health experts have warned smokers about the damage they're doing to their own bodies, but new research shows just how dangerous smoking is for the people...

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Think you know 'What's Good For You'?

Do you have a good knowledge of what's best for you? We sometimes spend our time worrying whether this or that is good for our health and, with so much...

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What's the best drink to have in the morning?

Most people like to have a coffee, juice or a cup of tea in the morning but there is a better alternative.

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What's the best way to treat a bluebottle sting?

For the test, Dr Andrew Rochford stepped into the firing line and volunteered to be lightly stung on his arm and leg a total of five times by a bluebottle and...

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Christmas shopping with kids — saving mum and dad's sanity

With Christmas and the New Year sales fast approaching, there's no avoiding the shops. But if you have to take your little ones with you, here's the lowdown on...

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Is it really safe to vaccinate your kids?

They're all about preventing infectious childhood diseases, like measles and polio, but some people argue that vaccinations can cause the very disease they are...

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Facts about high blood pressure

Here's a question that could save your life — how high is your blood pressure?

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How clean should we keep our kids?

When it comes to raising kids, it seems everyone's got an angle, but with childhood allergies and asthma on the rise, what's best for kids? Our reporter...

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