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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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Googled my health problems
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Amazing,came up with the perfect solution.
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Watch out for mosquito borne Japanese encephalitis - it can be fatal
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-03-11/jev-pig-farmers-vaccinate-against-japanese-encephalitis/100901444
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dentures
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do people have trouble holding their bottom dentures in place help needed -- Edited by snap1946 on Friday 25th of February 2022 08:37:46 PM
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Psoriasis Skin Itch Troubles-?
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Buy 1 can coconut cream $2-40 at any supermarkets.Rebottle it & fridge it.Rub cream on 20 X a day till night.Guaranteed to solve the scratching proplem.Great product for all body & face cream.Rashes,Hives,Itches etc.
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Food fraud in the EU
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Moderna vaccine
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Has anyone had Moderna for their 3rd shot after having Astra Xenical for the first 2. If so were/are there any reactions. -- Edited by The Travelling Dillberries on Monday 10th of January 2022 09:35:05 PM
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Hydration for the older people here
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Whenever I teach clinical medicine to students in the fourth year of medicine, I ask the following question: What are the causes of mental confusion in the elderly? Some offer: "Tumors in the head". I answer: No! Others suggest: "Early symptoms of Alzheimer's". I answer No! With each rejection of th...
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Weight - you can't win!
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A few weeks of trying to loose weight because other half regularly says something. Doing quite well having reduced carbs to a minimum & surprisingly not feeling hungry, but all of that is a side issue. All I get now is that I'm told I'm not eating enough! You can't win!
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This is from English study but as we are still using UK produced vaccine it is relevant.You have a 1 in 2500 (0.004%) chance of being diagnosed with epilepsy in the UK.1 in 1000 (0.001%) chance of blood clot when flying.1 in 2000 (0.005%) chance of blood clot when taking the oral contraceptive pill.650...
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