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This takes time and effort, just like scheduling in some exercise or preparing a healthy meal. Here are my… Read more

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You need to have the right gear! Correct shoes, supportive bra, comfortable clothing!

Get some shoes correctly… Read more

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Amanda Ferguson, mum to 12 month old Chelsea and owner of Blue… Read more

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Candice Alley is a busy mother of twins, juggling the everyday stresses of a career, caring for her… Read more

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Every holiday brings with it the cheer, joy and happiness associated with… Read more

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Even the best child parent relationships run amuck when the conversation turns to depression. If your teen or… Read more

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Alzheimer’s Australia has a simple request of the Gillard Government in 2012: make dementia a national health priority… Read more

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Figures published by medical journal The Lancet show marijuana use in Australia is three times the global average,… Read more

1mum-exercise

Being a mum is a tough job, but the most rewarding! I also believe, ‘Happy Mum, Happy Family’!… Read more

body-image

As two famous mums defend their bodies this week - it makes you wonder if we’ll ever accept… Read more

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The best thing about working for motherpedia is meeting fantastic mothers and sharing… Read more

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It can be tempting to start a drastic weight loss diet that calls for severely reduced calorie intake… Read more

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As the Golden Globes awards roll out in Hollywood today, it’s worth reflecting on one of the films,… Read more

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Indigenous youth are on average as happy with their lives as the general Australian population, a study has… Read more

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When getting fit & healthy or wanting to lose weight, most people want to jump on the scales… Read more

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As children across Australia pack their bags for their first day of school, the National Prescribing Service (NPS)… Read more

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A common questions that most women who have had a baby ask is "how can I get rid… Read more

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The three-dose human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine protects against 70% of cervical cancers and 90% of genital warts.

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calorie-counting

Most people have been led to believe that calorie counting is the perfect solution to weight loss.  It… Read more

junk-food

The Australian Medical Association (AMA) says it should be easier for Australians to make healthy choices about their… Read more

adhd

It's easy to label a child who constantly misbehaves as a problem child - but the truth may… Read more

pregnancy-exercise

Depending on your labour the first 6 to 8 weeks after you give birth should contain very little… Read more

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Prime Minister Julia Gillard will deliver the Closing the Gap speech to parliament this morning.

It is… Read more

calorie-counting

Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) on Friday called for feedback on the latest version of a draft… Read more

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As well as helping to boost your metabolism, green tea is also full of other health benefits and… Read more

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Nathan Prince, 17, was bumped in the chest while jostling for position and suffered cardiac arrest during a… Read more

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Advances in medical technology, public health measures (including the earlier detection of some illnesses) and healthier lifestyles have… Read more

tummy-troubles

Sydney-based naturopath, writer and mother, Emma Sutherland discusses digestive issues and shares her top 10 tips for good… Read more

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But many Australians will have to find more than that to pay for their private cover from July… Read more

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Families who make the Plant Seed Promise are encouraged to swap butter for MeadowLea on their daily toast… Read more