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Family cancer: It’s a growing conversation
In May 2013, Time published a cover story about Angelina Jolie’s decision to undergo a double mastectomy and breast reconstruction – and...
Mental health bonus: Fruit and vegies good for our morale fibre
There seems to be a big disconnect when it comes to fruit and vegetables. We tend to grow up hearing how important...
How to be a great friend to someone with cancer
The first step in supporting your friend with cancer is to forget about making a big speech about how terrible it is,...
The phone call that changed everything
There are a few steps most people take when they enter a meeting; one of the first is turning their phone off or...
Personal balance is the key to good health
It’s a familiar weeknight dilemma: You know you should exercise, but you just feel too tired. Maybe an early night is best, instead?...
Exercise after illness starts with being kind to your body
Resuming a fitness program after a bout of ill-health is all about being sensible, according to experts. That means being kind to your...
A love of running starts with a single step – and a good plan
For many of us, even the thought of running a marathon can seem daunting. But it is possible – all you really...
Why superfoods aren’t all they’re cracked up to be
We’ve all heard plenty about so-called superfoods – things like kale, blueberries and acai berries – that are said to be so...
Genetic insight offers hope for breast cancer treatment
Researchers have discovered that more women could benefit from treatments thought to only be effective for rare, genetically pre-disposed breast cancers. The...
A new hope for detecting cancer early
It could soon be possible to detect cancer with a simple blood test, scientists say. Current screening tests for cancer include everything...