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2009-11-12 Marriage and brain health

Having a partner can be good for you in many ways, including helping to maintain a healthy brain.

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Recent research into causes of knee pain in middle age show the importance of muscle strengthening.

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Is surgery or medication more effective for management of gastro-oesophageal reflux?

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Proprioceptive ankle training can help prevent re-occurrence of ankle sprains.

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Researchers have compared how GPs from 13 countries use antibiotics to treat pneumonia.

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A new treatment for people with Barrett's oesophagus could help reduce incidence of related cancer, research has found.

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Researchers are beginning to unravel the mystery on maintaining memory, thinking ability and language skills well into old age.

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A national health survey has found a significant number of Australians have mental health issues.

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The practice of monitoring a medication's effectiveness is being questioned after recent research findings.

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Could a single pill be enough to help people over 55 reduce risk factors like cholesterol, blood pressure and thrombosis.

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Researchers have looked into which is the best treatment for insomnia, CBT or sleeping pills.

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When it comes to acupuncture and pain relief, research suggests the needling is as effective as the acupuncture.

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A review of 57 studies involving almost a million people confirms obesity increases the risk of early death.

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Exposure to passive smoking can affect your thinking and memory, research has found.

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Research finds higher resting heart rate can point to increased likelihood of heart disease in women too.

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Supervised exercise program can reduce pain in those with arthritis of the hip, research finds.

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Overly aggressive attempts to lower blood sugar associated with dementia risk, research finds.

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Aspirin may not be the best treatment for peripheral artery disease, research has found.

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Cervical cancer screening is still advised for women who have had repeated negative pap smears.

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When it comes to the best support for sprained ankles it seems braces or plaster are best, new research has found.

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