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Horror stories of life after menopause and some helpful solutions to manage symptoms

Horror stories of life after menopause and some helpful solutions to manage symptoms

Starts at 60 community members share their own experiences with menopause, while we look into how to manage symptoms.
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The one thing I wish I’d done differently at the start of my breast cancer journey

The one thing I wish I’d done differently at the start of my breast cancer journey

"I wasn’t putting myself first, and you absolutely need to. You’ve got to value your body."
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REVEALED: The plants, trees and grasses that are the worst hayfever culprits

REVEALED: The plants, trees and grasses that are the worst hayfever culprits

Bottlebrush is only one of many Australian natives you should avoid if you have hayfever.
It's a method many were taught as kids, but is it really safe to clean your ears with cotton buds? Source: Getty Images.
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How safe is it to clean your ears with cotton buds?

How safe is it to clean your ears with cotton buds?

We’ve all been in a situation where we’ve satisfied an itch in the ear by scratching it with a cotton bud or used a swab to scoop out excess earwax, but how safe is it to clean your ears with cotton buds and other apparatuses?
The free, easy way to keep on top of your medication schedule
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The free, easy way to keep on top of your medication schedule

The free, easy way to keep on top of your medication schedule

Tired of trips to the pharmacy? Want to avoid the hassle of remembering what to take and when? There's an easy way around both problems.
Did you know there are other ways to use olive oil beyond cooking?
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Did you know there are other ways to use olive oil beyond cooking?

Did you know there are other ways to use olive oil beyond cooking?

Learn how to use this liquid gold for health and beauty treatments, offering natural solutions for everyday care.
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How yoga and exercise could help older women manage urinary incontinence

How yoga and exercise could help older women manage urinary incontinence

A recent study has found that regular, low-impact exercise, such as yoga, can significantly reduce urinary incontinence in older women.
With these effective natural remedies you can relish all that spring has to offer while ensuring allergies don't spoil your fun. Source: Getty Images.
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Bid farewell to bothersome spring allergies with these natural remedies

Bid farewell to bothersome spring allergies with these natural remedies

To help you conquer spring allergies this year, Starts at 60 explores that natural remedies that allergy sufferers swear by for relief.
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Top 5 weight-bearing exercises for over-60s to help boost bone health and mobility

Top 5 weight-bearing exercises for over-60s to help boost bone health and mobility

Weight-bearing exercises help keep our bodies strong as we age and help maintain suppleness and strength in our muscles and bones, which weaken naturally with age.
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