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A-peeling new way to lower blood pressure

Eating more bananas may help reduce high blood pressure more effectively than just reducing your salt intake, especially for men. Researchers from the University of

Mid-afternoon puff best for asthma sufferers

Asthma researchers have studied a person’s “body clock” to identify that mid-afternoon is the best time to use a daily puffer treatment. The team from the

Four hour gap needed between exercise and bedtime

A long late-night run may help you meet your daily exercise goals, but can lead to disrupted sleep. New research from Monash University found exercise too close to

Older people cannot afford necessary dental work

More than half of older Australians are putting off necessary dental work, mostly because they cannot afford it, the latest research shows. According to a statement

Fear of falling flags future tumbles

Being worried about falling can increase the risk of this happening for older Australians, neuroscience researchers have warned. A new international study led by

Plant-based diets help prevent early death

One in five premature deaths could be prevented by better eating habits, according to research that assessed the impact of plant-based diets. The European Society of

Child pollution exposure weakens brain networks

Exposure to air pollution as a young child has been found to cause weaker connections between key regions of the brain. A new study, led by the Barcelona Institute for

Fair Work targets age care industry wages

Fair Work Ombudsman Anna Booth has announced an investigation of aged care providers to gauge if staff in the industry are being paid correctly. Mr Booth said in a

More pharmacists to prescribe medication in Queensland

More pharmacists in Queensland will be able to diagnose, prescribe and provide referrals for a range of common acute and chronic health conditions after completing a

Why teenage girls are more depressed than boys

A pathway imbalance in the brain may explain why teenage girls are twice as likely to get depression than boys. For the first time, research by King’s College London

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