Woman's Day

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Discovering a new skin bump or lump can be scary, and as we age we seem to get more of them. “Skin lumps tend to become more common after 50, brought on by age-related changes to the skin,” says dermatologist Dr Anne Howard. But while most are harm

Woman & Home

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✢ Halve the risk of Alzheimer’s ✢ Increase alertness ✢ Alleviate depression and fatigue ✢ Lower the risk of heart disease ✢ Improve blood pressure by five points ✢ Tone your arms and shoulders ✢ Reduce the risk of bowel cancer by up to 50% ✢ Strength

that's life

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QI stubbed my toe a year ago and the nail went black and fell off. It has grown back but is now very thick and unsightly. Is this linked to the injury? Is there anything I can do to improve its appearance? A The most likely explanation for this is

WHO

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Thousands of lives would be saved if Australians manage to ‘flatten the curve’ and delay the spread of the virus. Population health analyst Drew Harris first revealed the graph, which illustrates the difference between a steep spike in infections in

Guideposts

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WHEN GOD GIVES YOU A MIRACLE, why would it be taken away? I had really felt like that: God’s walking miracle. I traveled all over the United States, talking to different groups, telling my story and giving witness to my dramatic turnaround. I wrote a

that's life

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Eunice Waller, 92, was enjoying her morning toast. But, as carer Buki Krasniqi, 50, made her a cup of tea, she heard Eunice make a strange noise. ‘I heard her struggling. Then I saw her. Her face was completely blue,’ Buki told Ham&High. Realising E

Chat

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Crossing the finish line of the London marathon, I felt I could conquer the world. My life was so full. Running, singing in a choir, weekends spent on long walks out in the countryside… But in October 2018, I started coming down with chest infections

Woman & Home

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Rebecca Betts, 49, from Kettering, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2016. Last November, she was told it had spread to her pelvis, spleen and stomach. She was given six months to live. A former auditor, Rebecca is married to Craig, 51. They have

SFX

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EXTRAS RELEASED 7 DECEMBER 2020 | 15 | DVD/download Kodi Smit-McPhee’s Ethan must save a world ravaged by climate change and disease in this profoundly average time travel flick. Blasted forward in time to 2474, Ethan searches for a cure for the sick

New Idea

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• Fever • Hypothermia • Cough • Abdominal pain or distension • Dysuria (painful urination) • New onset confusion or decreased level of consciousness • Recent surgery or invasive procedure with cellulitis or wound infection • Line associated re

Woman's Weekly

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✢ Up to five cysts in a kidney is normal, without even knowing you have them, showing up as incidental findings on scans for other reasons. ✢ There are many variations in cyst patterns and, for most people, simple regular check-ups to monitor kidney

You South Africa

4 min. di lettura

HE DOESN’T have many positive things to say about 2020. Like many people in show business, the pandemic robbed actor David Butler of work, and his income all but dried up. He was forced to move in with one of his daughters and become a dependant on

People

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When Hawaii Five-O star Daniel Dae Kim announced on Instagram on March 19 that he had tested positive for coronavirus, he showed his sense of humor hadn’t been affected. “It’s nice to be mentioned in the same breath as Tom Hanks and Idris Elba,” Kim,

Literary Hub

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Our bodies, our scars—psychic, emotional, physical—are evidence of a sickness that has been with us since before this country’s founding and, like a virus, morphs and transforms, constantly seeking new hosts to remain alive no matter whom it maims or

Tribune Content Agency Opinions

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Behold science, the sword and the shield of progressivism. Over the course of the pandemic (and before that, in debates over climate change, stem cells, etc.), liberals have insisted that we must listen to science and heed the scientists. It was a co

Outdoor Design

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When building a house or renovating an outdoor area, the two things people generally consider are looks and cost. If they’re your top two, you’re missing something vastly more important: safety. In today’s world of Building Codes and Standards, we im

NPR

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Chaos is a part of all of our lives. Sometimes we try to control it. And other times, we just have to live with it.

The Australian Women's Weekly

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Common symptoms are fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath and fatigue, though there may be none for up to 14 days. The disease ranges from mild to life threatening. Seek advice when you have any combination of the above symptoms or feel un

Marie Claire Australia

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An IV drip can be intimidating at the best of times – the jumble of wires, mysterious liquids, bags, needles and tubes. Ella Casano, 13, who was diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disease at age seven, was particularly daunted by the equipment. “As I s

You South Africa

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In 2015 the singer revealed she’d been battling the condition for a year. “I had no idea a bug bite could do this,” said the Complicated singer, who believes she was bitten by a tick in 2014. “I was bedridden for five months.” The Zoolander star was

Woman's Weekly Living Series

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✤ See your doctor if your back pain doesn’t improve in a few weeks, stops you doing everyday activities or you struggle to cope with the pain. ✤ Get immediate medical advice if your back pain is accompanied by a fever, difficulty weeing, chest pain,

that's life

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While they don’t look like much, chia seeds are incredibly nutritious. They are packed full of fibre, which is essential to healthy gut function, and absorb water to help keep you feeling full for longer. They are also high in antioxidants, can help

Woman

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New research* shows that passive stretching could be your answer to protecting yourself against diseases such as stroke, diabetes and heart disease. It involves staying in one position for a set time, while a partner, piece of equipment or prop inten

Woman

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Insect bites and stings can be safely treated at home and will usually take between a few hours and a couple of days to clear up completely. First, clean the area well with warm soapy water or antiseptic solution. ‘Topical antihistamine cream can the

Los Angeles Times

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PYEONGCHANG, South Korea - The norovirus outbreak among staff and volunteers at the Pyeongchang Olympics appears to be easing. Eleven new cases were diagnosed Friday, according to organizers, bringing the week's total to 139. The outbreak had previou

Sunday Tribune

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India’s Karnataka state was considering a statewide ban on the sale and setting off of firecrackers during the 17-day Diwali festival, said Health and Family Welfare Minister K Sudhakar. A final decision would be taken only after consultations with C

WHO

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Strict new delivery room rules mean that “currently, each labouring woman is limited to one support person”, Dr Smith tells WHO. But, “if that support person has COVID-19, or is symptomatic with flu-like symptoms, they will not be allowed into the ho

Saturday Star

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The Western Cape is expanding its Covid-19 testing criteria to allow anyone in the Cape Metro and rural areas showing symptoms of Covid-19 to get tested. ■

Harper's Bazaar Singapore

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Find everything you need here, from the hard facts of the disease to empowering testimonials from the women who’ve overcome it, support groups and ways to contribute to the fight. This gives an at-a-glance look at the risk factors for breast cancer a

New Idea

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Kate Middleton’s biggest fears came true last week when Prince George and Princess Charlotte’s school Thomas’s Battersea found itself on high alert due to coronavirus. Two children from the school returned from Italy presenting with flu-like symptoms