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This is not always advisable. Medicines can work faster or slower, better or worse, depending on whether you take them on a full stomach or not. The information label or sheet that comes with your med…
Free radicals, also known as oxidants, are formed naturally in your body when food is broken down. Free radicals also form in our skin and eyes when we are exposed to sunlight, and are also in the air…
There is some evidence that antioxidants can help prevent certain diseases. These include a lower risk of cardiovascular disease and some cancers for people who eat a diet high in fruit, vegetables an…
Ideally, every child in the world should be immunized.
A serving size will vary between foods. Packaged foods will generally have the serving size printed on the Nutrition Information panel on the packaging. Using smaller plates, bowls and spoons is a sim…
The Australian Physical Activity Guidelines for people aged 18-64 recommend: 150 to 300 minutes a week of moderately vigorous physical activity (exercise that requires effort, but is not so hard that …
You need a small amount of salt in your food, but most people in Australia consume too much salt and this can lead to an increased risk of high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease.
Pelvic floor exercises can be performed after you have emptied your bladder, and can be done while lying down, sitting or standing. A simple starting technique is to contract the pelvic floor muscles …
Trans fats are a form of polyunsaturated fat that have been chemically altered. They have been shown to significantly increase the risk of health problems such as cardiovascular disease. They can be f…
A medication is generally prescribed to have a specific effect in the body. Side effects are unwanted or unintended effects that also occur. Side effects can range from something that is so minor it i…
No, FODMAPs do not cause irritable bowel syndrome in everyone. There can also be varying degrees of symptoms experienced.
Most women are advised to take a folate supplement during pregnancy to reduce the chance of neural tube defects. Otherwise, it is normally recommended that you try to obtain all your nutrients from ea…
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