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Aug 6, 2024 | 
houseofwellness.com.au | Liz McGrath |Tianna Nadalin
Wondering if at-home face masks are worth it? Explore the pros and cons of various at-home treatments and how to select the best one for your skin. Youâre not alone if your beauty budget is feeling the pinch in today’s cost-of-living climate. Interest rates, inflation, energy bills and more hits on the back pocket mean many of us are opting for at-home beauty solutions over salon treatments.
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Jul 17, 2024 | 
houseofwellness.com.au | Liz McGrath |Tianna Nadalin
Health authorities are issuing warnings as whooping cough infections spike across the country. Known medically as pertussis, whooping cough is a respiratory illness characterised by severe coughing fits that can lead to complications such as pneumonia, seizures and even death. Health experts say 2024 is on track to become the worst year for the disease since 2016, with more than 13,000 cases already reported, compared to 2477 across Australia in the whole of last year.
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Jul 11, 2024 | 
medicalxpress.com | Liz McGrath
A new study has revealed significant discrepancies in the prescription of COVID-19 antivirals, indicating that many patients may not have received the most effective treatment available. The retrospective observational study, by researchers from The University of Western Australia and Notre Dame University, analyzed Australian Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) data, and highlighted the need for improved prescription practices to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
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Jun 6, 2024 | 
houseofwellness.com.au | Liz McGrath |Michelle Rose |Tianna Nadalin
Experts reveal which is the healthiest milk for your body and the planet, from traditional dairy to plant-based alternatives. Gone are the days of “I’ll grab milk on the way home” because… well, which milk? There is reduced fat, low fat, skim, lactose free or A2 dairy milk. Or any one of the explosion of plant-based alternatives – whether made from nuts, grains or legumes – that now cater to our different tastes, nutritional needs and ethical and environmental concerns.
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May 30, 2024 | 
houseofwellness.com.au | Liz McGrath |Tianna Nadalin
Early treatment of multiple sclerosis is crucial to ensure best outcomes, but diagnosis can sometimes be a long road. Here’s what to look out for. More than 33,300 Australians live with the chronic neurological disease multiple sclerosis (MS). Among them, Canberra-based management consultant Laura Birchall, who was diagnosed in 2020.
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May 21, 2024 | 
houseofwellness.com.au | Liz McGrath |Tianna Nadalin
Kylie Moore-Gilbert spent more than two years wrongfully locked up in an Iranian prison. This is her story of strength, resilience, and the power of family. Thereās nothing like the sleep deprivation of being a new mum to whip you into shape and to make you realise that the world is about so much more than yourself,ā Melbourne academic Dr Kylie Moore-Gilbert says with a laugh.
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May 2, 2024 | 
houseofwellness.com.au | Liz McGrath |Tianna Nadalin |Michelle Rose
Move over, milestones — ‘inchstones’ are the hot new parenting trend. But is celebrating mini moments always a good thing? Once upon a time, a lost tooth meant 50 cents in a glass by your bedside. And learning to ride a bike got you a pat on the back and permission to stay out until dark. Forget all that. Turns out, this is the year for celebrating every tiny triumph, also known as “inchstones”. That’s according to 2024 Pinterest Predicts, after the popular platform analysed months of data.
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Apr 3, 2024 | 
houseofwellness.com.au | Liz McGrath |Tianna Nadalin
Runners are quick to spruik the benefits of pounding the pavement but not so quick to talk about the impact on their feet. Here is how to look after yours. Ah, the joys of running. It’s inexpensive, easily accessible and brings multiple health benefits. Studies show that, in general, runners have a 25 to 40 per cent reduced risk of dying early and live around three years longer than non-runners.
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Mar 7, 2024 | 
houseofwellness.com.au | Liz McGrath |Tianna Nadalin |Claire Burke
Breaking a sweat takes on a whole new meaning when exercising in hot weather. Here’s how to avoid heat-related illnesses without compromising your fitness routine. From unseasonably hot conditions in the 2023 Sydney Marathon, to elite tennis players calling out extreme playing conditions, changes to our weather patterns mean it’s more important than ever to understand how to exercise safely in the heat.
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Mar 4, 2024 | 
houseofwellness.com.au | Liz McGrath |Claire Burke
Kids as young as eight are sharing complicated skincare routines on social media, but are they doing their skin more harm than good? Here’s what parents need to know. Twenty years ago most tweens heading out the door to meet friends were happy enough having a clean face and brushed hair. And a light moisturiser and sunscreen was as fancy as it got.
