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Why shopping feels so good

Why shopping feels so good

Finally, shopaholics can blame science for spur-of-the-moment spending sprees. According to a new UK study, the brain is to blame…
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More kids, more dental problems

More kids, more dental problems

US researchers find some truth in the old German folk saying "every child costs the mother one tooth".
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Too broke to be beautiful?<br>Interest rates are affecting women's health

Too broke to be beautiful?
Interest rates are affecting women's health

Are you of the mentality that keeping fit is just too expensive? Gym fees, yoga classes and personal trainers can amount to a small — or often large;...
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Are flat shoes bad for you?

Are flat shoes bad for you?

It’s been a long-held belief that high heels are at the crux of women’s foot, problems, but experts are now warning that flatties pose just as much of a risk...
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It's healthy to have a big bum, study says

It's healthy to have a big bum, study says

According to researchers, a type of fat that accumulates around the hips and bum may help fight diabetes.
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Controlling your PMS with diet

Controlling your PMS with diet

PMS, or Premenstrual Syndrome, is the name given to a number of symptoms that occur around the time of menstruation. The symptoms vary greatly from woman to...
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Healthy teeth, healthy mothers, healthy babies…

Healthy teeth, healthy mothers, healthy babies…

The ''old wives' tale'' that a woman loses a tooth for each pregnancy is, thankfully, no longer a reality for most women. During pregnancy, however, women do...
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Hormones drive women to success

Hormones drive women to success

Researchers say the hormone oestrogen fuels feelings of power and competition in women, the same way testosterone does in men.
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Parents need to be educated about child development

Parents need to be educated about child development

One in three parents in the US know surprisingly little about infant development and are robbing their babies of much-needed mental stimulation, according to...
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Acupuncture can help relieve menstrual pain

Acupuncture can help relieve menstrual pain

Acupuncture can help relieve menstrual pain and improve the quality of life for some women, a new study from Germany shows.
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a hormonal disorder that develops when the ovaries overproduce androgens — male hormones, like testosterone....
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Mother's Day Classic

Mother's Day Classic

Australia's largest annual charity fun run is celebrating 10 years this Mother's Day.
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Fibroids

Fibroids

Fibroids are non-cancerous growths made up of muscle and fibrous tissues that form inside the uterus. These growths range from tiny in size to as large as a...
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Keeping track of your cycle

Keeping track of your cycle

Although menstruation plays a starring role in your reproductive cycle the crucial point occurs about 14 days before your next period is due. This is when you...
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Polyps

Polyps

These are fleshy, non-cancerous growths that develop on the internal surface of either the uterus (endometrium) or cervix. The protrusions look like a ball on...
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Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)

Snappy, pimply, tender, fat, teary — most women will notice changes to their body and emotions before the start of their period. This collection of...
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Pelvic floor exercises

Pelvic floor exercises

Your pelvic floor muscles stretch from either side of your pelvis and from your pubic bone in front across to the bottom of your tailbone like a tight hammock....
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Is it better to wax or shave?

Is it better to wax or shave?

Hair has to be one of our greatest beauty obsessions. Australians spend more than $300 million dollars a year on hair-care products, attempting to make it...
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Menstruation: facts and fallacies

Menstruation: facts and fallacies

Menstruation begins when a girl reaches puberty, although this varies with each individual. When a girl starts menstruating she will notice bleeding from the...
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Vaginal health

Vaginal health

Vaginal health is an important part of a healthy sex life.
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