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Women's health

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    Women's health checklist
    Do you know if you’re getting all the nutrients you need? Ever wonder if your cravings are normal? Dietitian Tracy Morris goes back to basics to look at common health issues faced by women, and...
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    Food and PCOS: How diet can help
    One in every eight Australian women struggle to lose weight, are losing their hair and constantly feel tired as a result of PCOS. But as dietitian Kate Marsh reveals, food can help – you just...
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    Are you getting enough iron?
    Iron-deficiency can leave you tired – and worse. Here's how to meet your iron needs, whatever your age. By Lisa Yates.One in three Australian women don't get enough iron, and between 2-...
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    How to treat PMS naturally
    If you dread the week (or weeks) leading up to your period, you're not alone. Most women experience unpleasant physical and emotional symptoms just before their periods, but for some the problem...
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    How to turn around a fussy eater
    Fed-up with creating different meals for each member of the family? You’re not alone! An Australian survey says 1 in 2 toddlers refuse to try new foods at least half the time. And then there...
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    Ask the experts: Food for menopause
    Q: "Are there certain food you could suggest to help with menopause symptoms?"MaryA: Nutritionist Catherine Saxelby responds:"Researchers were hopeful that soy foods could alleviate...
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    Myths busted: Alcohol and pregnancy
    Limiting alcohol when pregnant is a wise idea, but how strict do you need to be? Dietitian Catherine Saxelby examines the issue.Alcohol and pregnancy is a dangerous combination – mainly,...
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    Heart to heart
    Heart disease kills an Australian every 10 minutes, so why do most of us ignore the simple things we can do to prevent it? Men and women have different risk factors, says dietitian Lisa...
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    Ask the experts: Male vs female weight-loss
    Q: "Why do men lose weight faster than women? Any tips on how I can lose weight more quickly?"R. Brown (Mascot, NSW)A: Men find it easier to shed weight for a couple of reasons. Firstly,...
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    Poultry benefits
    Taurine, a nutrient found in the dark meat of turkey and chicken, may lead to a 60 per cent decrease in the risk of coronary heart disease among women with high total cholesterol levels, a US study...
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    The weight of weight-loss
    In a recent US survey of 1900 women over 50 years old, 62 per cent said their weight had negatively impacted on their life.And 70 per cent of those surveyed were trying to lose weight, even though 44...
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    Weighing up long days
    The more hours Australian women work, the more likely they are to gain weight, a study of more than 9000 middle-aged women has found.If you’re finding that working long days means exercise and...
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    Reduce coffee intake during IVF treatment
    A recent study has found you could decrease your chances of falling pregnant via IVF treatment by 50 per cent if you drink five or more cups of coffee.A study of nearly 4,000 women undergoing...
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    Soy – safe for survivors?
    In the past, concern has been raised about the safety of soy foods for breast cancer survivors because of its oestrogen content.However, a new study has revealed that of more than 9500 breast cancer...
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    Make mine mineral water
    Drinking too much, too often, is twice as fatal for women as men, a study has found.It’s thought a difference in fat and muscle mass between the sexes is the reason.The recommendations are that...

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