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Sore hip, anyone had replacement??
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Its getting worse & worse !! They said it was hamstring tendons . But often when I walk or change direction it seems my hip pops out !! Terrible pain for a few house down to my knee . Seems anti inflammatory works then when hip pops it starts all over again !! Theres not much you can do ! even tying laces...
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Crohns & IBD on the road
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We have been travelling for over 5 years now. Last time we were home for a spell was in early 2018. During that time I received & sent away one of the poo tests that us older folk get sent to us. Unexpectedly I was told I needed a colonoscopy as a result. They found inflamation of the caecum & the gen...
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CPAP & distilled water..
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How many cpap users use distilled water in their humidifier? Aussie Paul.
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Naturopathy is becoming more popular
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Naturopathy is becoming more prevalent today than ever. Having had a good experience with one I thought Id share this. There are many others available, but just putting this one out there. https://melaniejane.com.au/
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Free RATs to end in July
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-07-12/government-urged-not-to-end-free-rat-scheme/101232642
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Non-slip, mould resistant shower mat
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Can anyone recommend a non-slip, mould resistant shower mat? Thanks.
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Don't be complacent about COVID-19 -- Professor Chris Goodnow, immunologist
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/health/2022-07-29/covid-19-three-myths-challenge-lies-ahead/101274980
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Sleep on your left side- if you can
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Scan
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Just been for a scan Senior Citizens Afternoon Nap
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Oysters off the menu due to floods
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I just read this about the oysters not being available: Nambucca River oyster growers left unable to harvest as floods trigger sewage spill https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-07-08/oyster-sewage-spill-floods-wipe-out-oyster-stock/101219594 I hope it's not everywhere....
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Hoping your next bout of COVID might be milder than your first?
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-24/reinfection-covid-more-severe-new-variants/101178246
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Don't touch ill or dead birds
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A severe strain of H5N1 (bird flu) is circulating through wild birds, mainly in the northern hemisphere but will probably migrate to the southern hemisphere. This version of bird flu appears to have originated in intensive poultry production areas. It's particularly bad for seabirds because t...
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Not so old after all
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At a recent visit to a surgeon, he told my wife " you are not too old, only the same age as my Dad, he is pretty good at 73 "
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Four Corners story about dementia research
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On For Corners, on the ABC, (I think it's tonight) the story is about the drugs used to help prevent or reduce dementia: Why the world's still waiting for a dementia cure, and what we can do in the meantime [url]https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-13/dementia-alzheimers-research-medicatio...
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Essential reading for parents and grandparents
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There is so must stigma around menstrual periods. It's time that people: boys, girls, men, women and grandparents, accept that periods are a natural process and it should not be shameful. Parents and grandparents can help. The book mentioned in this article: [url]https://newsapp.abc.net.au...
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Seven things to help prevent dementia:
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A study of 11,000 people in the USA collected between 1987 to 2019 shows that seven things can help prevent dementia: https://n.neurology.org/content/early/2022/05/25/WNL.0000000000200520 stop smoking, eat a healthy diet, maintain a healthy weight, remain physically activ...
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Covid - watch out
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I don't know what the latest Covid strain is called but it's just extremely easy to get! Regardless of what governments might say, always wear a mask when shopping, etc. We were being very careful but I got it, Pat joined me the following day. Where it happened, I don't know - the dawn service at Lake Carg...
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New tomatoes have increased vitamin D and less cholesterol
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A breed of tomatoes have been genetically modified to help produce vitamin D and less cholesterol. Sounds like a win-win situation to me.  https://www.nature.com/articles/s41477-022-01154-6
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Alternatives to fresh fruit and veggies
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I just read this article about frozen and tinned fruit and veggies may be better for you that fresh varieties. If the fresh fruit and veggies are hitting the hip pocket too hard then maybe consider frozen or tinned. Is fresh produce better than tinned and frozen fruit and veg? Not always, these exper...
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Atopic Dermatitis
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I have just been prescribed "Dupixent" injections from my Dermatologist. This a a fortnightly injection until I'm toes up. Not sure I'm completely happy about it, but !!!!!!!!!! Fingers crossed this will cure my atopic Dermo. Before I have my first injection, I was wondering if anyone has any exper...
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