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Older couple dancing and staying connected
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The importance of staying connected

Feeling socially connected is more important than ever Spending time with happy and positive friends can elevate your mood, while having stronger social ties has been linked with a lower risk of depression, healthier blood pressure and body mass index. Human beings are
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A table with colourful pottery pieces, including a vase, plates and bowls
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Lesley reignites her passion for art

Lesley Collett has always appreciated and enjoyed creating art and since her diagnosis with Multiple Scleroris (MS), has been able to reconnect with her passion through her participation in ACH Group ceramics group. It’s Tuesday just before 1pm and the ACH Group ceramics
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Diet for heart health
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Diet to improve heart health

Poor diet is a leading risk factor for heart disease in Australia. Having a poor diet can increase your chance of developing high blood pressure and cholesterol, being overweight and diabetes. In turn, these conditions increase your risk of heart disease. Keep reading
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Strength training weighs up

Strength training isn’t just for bodybuilders. Incorporating this type of training into your exercise program provides many benefits to support healthy ageing. Strength training, also known as weight or resistance training, involves exercises using your own bodyweight or equipment, like dumbbells, resistance bands,
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tips to keep your brain healthy and reduce the risk of dementia
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5 tips for brain health

How to maintain your brain health As we age, our brain changes and mental function changes along with it as we get older. Although it is one of the most common consequence of ageing, there are ways you can help to maintain your
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prawn recipe
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Paprika Prawns with Romesco Sauce and Lemon Bean

Summer is the best time for alfresco dining, barbecues and picnics galore. It’s a perfect opportunity to make the most of the seasonal produce such as prawns, tomatoes and beans – all at their very best. This refreshing and summer-inspired curry created by
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Spring barbecue salad Callum Hann
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5 benefits of barbecuing

What are the benefits of barbecuing? Now is the time to enjoy the sunshine and what better way to do that than a good old Aussie BBQ. Not only is eating outside a relaxing and less formal way to enjoy a meal with
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Spring hay fever tips for older people

Spring hay fever tips

Spring is just around the corner and with that comes hay fever or pollen allergies. During Spring, trees and grasses release pollen into the air which can trigger hay fever. So what exactly is hay fever and how do you manage the symptoms?
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women doing meditation during Coronavirus lockdown

Coronavirus: 5 lockdown activities

Coronavirus: 5 lockdown activities The Coronavirus pandemic and lockdowns have changed our lives in many different ways. Many of us may find it difficult to stay active, healthy and connected.  The good news is we can choose to focus on the positives instead
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diabetes prevention tips

Diabetes prevention tips

Lifestyle changes that can reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes For every 100 people diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, at least 25 may be undiagnosed and living with complications of the condition. Undiagnosed diabetes can damage the body and can lead to
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