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Healthy Living

Our panel of experts share their best tips to help improve your physical and mental health.
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Endometriosis: What is it, how private health can help, and the 5 F’s to add to your diet

Endometriosis can cause severe pain & impact daily life. Learn how to get diagnosed & how diet may help manage symptoms.
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Thinking of trying for a baby? Here are a few things that could help improve your fertility, according to a specialist women’s health GP.
31 August 2025
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Feeling overwhelmed by menopause info? You're not alone. Find support, expert tips & a nourishing CSIRO recipe.
26 August 2025
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We’ve put together a step-by-step visual guide to getting the most out of your medical appointments.
13 August 2025
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Remedial massage can be a powerful part of a holistic self-care plan, not just for healing but for preventing stress-related physical issues.
12 August 2025
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When do you further investigate with a sleep study? If a search has led you to the term sleep apnoea, this is what you need to know.
12 August 2025
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It’s a great time to highlight the health benefits of not drinking alcohol, including why the sober-curious are moving towards mocktails.
11 July 2025
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While there is no specific “diabetes diet”, nutrition does play an important role in managing the condition. We chat with Mary Du Heaume, HBF’s Member Health Coach and accredited practising dietitian to better understand diet’s role in diabetes management.
10 July 2025
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If you’ve ever been told to “just rest” when your back hurts, it might be time to rethink that advice.
7 July 2025
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With around 4 million Australians living with back pain, it’s one of the most common health issues in the country.
7 July 2025
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Back pain is one of the most common health issues affecting Australians, and for some people, it can become a long-term challenge.
1 July 2025
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Heart disease is one of Australia’s most serious health problems – affecting 1 in 6 Australians and accounting for 1 in 4 of all deaths.
30 June 2025
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We explain how stents work, the risks and recovery process, and why they may not always be the first line of treatment for chest pain.
26 June 2025
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If you’re living with chronic back pain, spinal fusion surgery might be one of the treatments mentioned by your doctor.
22 June 2025
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If there are two words regularly on your mind following childbirth, aside from ‘strong coffee’, it’s likely pelvic floor.
20 June 2025
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Often recommended to treat issues like damaged cartilage, knee arthroscopy is a procedure widely performed across Australia.
18 June 2025