Health & Wellbeing
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‘Cancer will soon become a chronic disease’ says leading Greek oncologist
Positive news for cancer patients and their families was heard at the 2nd International Conference of Medical Leadership and Innovation AMLI 2018, which was held last week in Athens. According …
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Greek-Australian scientist hopes to cure cancer using spider venom
Recently published results from a study at the QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute have revealed that the cure for cancer could be hiding in the venom of spiders belonging to …
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Greek research breakthrough: Mediterranean diet impact on childhood asthma
Recent findings on the positive impact of the Mediterranean diet – and particularly oily fish – on childhood asthma treatment might not be enough to convince picky eaters to change …
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Want to be happy? Then live like a Stoic for a week
What have the Romans ever done for us? Well, obviously the roads – the roads go without saying. How about guidance for how to live in the 21st century? That …
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There are six styles of love. Which one best describes you?
Love is a complex and powerful force, one that plays out in a number of emotional, cognitive and social ways. When we love a person, we feel emotional arousal in …
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What to know before assessing your chances of parenthood
With a growing number of articles dominating headlines about miracle babies, in large part due to IVF, it’s no wonder people are under the impression that taking the leap to …
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The perfect winter pick-me-up: lemon verbena tea
Lemon verbena is an amazing and often underrated herb that’s highly valued for its therapeutic and health benefits. Used for centuries, if not millennia, there is a long history of …
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Australian actress Tania Zaetta blessed twice over thanks to IVF in Greece
When it comes to IVF success, Greece is one of the countries leading the pack with women travelling the world over to get there and try their luck. Among the …
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Two Australian women are bringing the Ancient Greek baths philosophy to Melbourne
Melbourne will soon be welcoming a new relaxation and wellness space: Olympia Daily. As the name hints, it is inspired by the famous Greek Baths in ancient Olympia – the …
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Thunderstorm asthma isn’t a new phenomenon
The shock death of Apollo Papadopoulos has been remembered again in the media this week, amid an inquest hearing into Melbourne’s rare thunderstorm asthma event in 2016. The 35-year-old from …