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    Wearing the right footwear for walking

    If you’re looking to improve your health, you can’t go past good old-fashioned walking. And with the 2015 Oxfam Trailwalker Series about to kick off, we provide some helpful tips on choosing the right footwear to help you walk your way to a healthier you in comfort and style.

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    Brain Attack Or Stroke?

    Stroke is also known as "brain attack". Whatever the name, it remains Australia's third biggest killer after heart disease and cancer.

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Grapes Grapple With Dementia

Written by Tim Pegler

A substance found in grapes and red wine may combat one of the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease.

Studies have shown that "free radicals" are the culprits behind many diseases of the older population, including neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer's disease (AD). Free radicals are the by-products formed when oxygen is burned by our cells for energy. These insidious and unbalanced little molecules travel from cell to cell wreaking havoc. They are thought to accelerate ageing-related processes.

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