ABC Health & Wellbeing

Tip of the Day

A morning workout is a great way to enhance your mental awareness and alertness, and you burn more fat at that time of the day too.

Is exercising in the morning best for your body?

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  Tips to help you avoid colds and winter sniffles

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  Can doing a lot of exercise wear out your joints?

  Could your exercise routine be wearing out your joints?

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  Should you avoid eating hot food from plastic bowls and dishes?

  Eating hot food from plastic plates is something many of us avoid, but will doing so cause you any harm?

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  Healthy teeth for a healthy heart?

  There's no denying the importance of maintaining healthy teeth and gums. But does your oral health also affect your general health?

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  Super breakfast

  This delicious high fibre, wheat free breakfast is the perfect start to any day.

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  Health IQ: Vegies

  Vegies are a vital part of a healthy diet. But how do you get the best out of your veg?

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  Can raising your arms above your head be bad for your heart?

  Relaxing with your arms behind your head comes naturally to most people, but could this position put an unhealthy strain on your heart?

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  Adolescents and energy drinks, a healthy mix?

  Energy drinks have never been more popular, but what affect are they having on young people?

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  Do you need to bring your temperature when you have a fever?

  When you've got a fever, the standard advice is to try to bring it down. But is that actually good advice?

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  Red faces and hypertension

  There are plenty of factors that can give you a flushed red face. Is high blood pressure one of them?

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  Does mould cause asthma?

  You may think a little bit of mould around the house is harmless, but can it actually cause serious health problems?

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  Does exercise help relieve constipation?

  Regular exercise can prevent a myriad of health issues; can it also help relieve constipation?