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Hollywood actor Christina Applegate isn't holding back about the emotional and physical rollercoaster she's riding while living with multiple sclerosis, recently revealing her initial symptoms may have started years before her diagnosis. Here’s what she shared – plus your look into the red flag signs you should get to your doctor stat.   

Are muscle cramps, aching feet and pins and needles a daily annoyance for you? You could be dealing with poor circulation, a condition affecting 16% of Aussies. Here’s what to look at for, plus the dangers of ignoring these symptoms.

Struggling to rise from the floor may seem like a minor inconvenience, but experts suggest it could signify something grim about your health. Here’s why doctors are saying this seemingly simple task could hold clues to your overall wellbeing and even your lifespan.

Are you currently in a committed relationship with your couch? Do you spend more time hunched over your laptop than standing upright? If so, you might be unknowingly walking down the increasingly common path of degenerative disc disease (DDD). So, grab a seat fellow desk dwellers – preferably one with lumbar support – while we give you the spine-saving rundown.

Have you ever stood up quickly and felt dizzy or lightheaded? For most people, this sensation is temporary and quickly resolves. But for those living with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS), it's just one of many strange and unexpected symptoms they may experience on a daily basis – if any of these resonate with you, it could be a sign to check in with your doctor. 

In the bustling streets of Taiwan, amidst the vibrant culture and ancient traditions, lies a unique practice that dates back over two millennia: knife massage – don’t worry, there’s no bloodshed involved. But what does it actually involve? Let’s cut to the chase.

It’s time to listen to your… uh…legs? The summer heat downunder has a lot of us feeling tired and heavy, but could you be brushing off a serious cause for your leaden legs? let's take a look at a common condition associated with this symptom, and why it's worth checking in with your doctor to rule it out.

In Australia, the incidence of tongue cancer is on the rise, with a surprising spike in cases among women under 45 who are witnessing a staggering 4% annual increase – the tricky part? They’re not smokers, they’re not heavy drinkers. So, what’s causing this jump in numbers? That’s the question that’s got doctors stumped. 

The boom of backyard chicken owners sparked during the COVID-19 pandemic is showing no signs of slowing, and with egg prices soaring and the avian flu outbreak plaguing the US and parts of Europe, is it any wonder people are looking outside the box? But beyond more nutritious eggs, there are a number of ways in which this practise is promoting sustainability

If you have type 2 diabetes, your chances of dying from heart disease are equal to that of someone who’s already had a heart attack. Yikes. There’s a reason over 30% of heart disease patients also have type 2 diabetes, yet so many of us remain unaware of the overlap between the two diseases. Here’s what you need to know to protect yourself.