Health
Everything you need to know to improve your health, fitness and well-being, one hack at a time.
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Can an App Really Improve Your Mobility?
I hate stretching, but I must admit that working on my mobility has helped me in the gym. For example, I love doing barbell snatches, but I used to have trouble catching them in a deep squat if my feet weren’t exactly just so. After some mobility work, I can now land my snatches as…
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Medicare Reform: The 3 Areas Federal Health Minister Mark Butler Intends to Tackle
Federal Health Minister Mark Butler has long said Medicare is in the worst shape it’s been in decades. Premiers have come to successive national cabinet meetings saying primary care is failing – and demanding reform and investment. Fortunately, the policies Minister Butler outlined at the National Press Club to strengthen Medicare live up to challenge. These…
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A Mandoline Slicer Will Make You a Better Cook
Mandoline slicers have a scary reputation. And yes, they’re sharp as heck, and can do major damage if you don’t respect the blade. But inviting one into your kitchen is one of the easiest ways to cut down on prep time and improve your cooking.
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Cooking Pollution Can Cause Health Hazards, Here’s How to Reduce Your Exposure
Most of us will spend more than two-thirds of our lives at home. But even indoors, many people will still be exposed to dangerous levels of air pollution – much of it resulting from cooking. Food that is burned, seared or braised during cooking can produce tiny particles called particulate matter (PM2.5). Even food residue…