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CheckUp is your source to uncovering the facts behind the latest developments in health, fitness and medicine fads.

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An innovative new machine lets us see inside the brains of cochlear implantees wp.me/p4tEzs-6E
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The dangers of the "juicetox" - think twice before going on your next juice fast, you may do more harm than good: wp.me/p4tEzs-66
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Low-level laser therapy- hoax or cure? We report on the surge in popularity of laser therapy for chronic pain relief wp.me/p4tEzs-6d
Low-level laser therapy – hoax or cure?

Low-level laser therapy – hoax or cure?

With one in five Australians suffering from chronic pain, relief can often be hard to come by. Enter: Laser Therapy. Non-invasive and pain free, the treatment almost sounds too good to be true. So …

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Could Telemedicine be the future of healthcare? Check in for your daily dose of health facts: wp.me/p4tEzs-6a via @wordpressdotcom

Could Telemedicine be the future of health care?

Many Australians who are elderly or living in rural areas find it difficult to access adequete medical assistance, especially when seeking specialist opinions. CheckUp investigates the growing popu…

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Combination Therapies - the tale of two medications. Listen up for our latest report: wp.me/p4tEzs-5C via @wordpressdotcom

Combination Therapies – the combination of two medications

Have you ever thought about the difficulties of having to remember what medication to take each day? Combination therapies could be the way forward for older people who are taking multiple pills a …

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Ultrathons gaining momentum among the Australian running community but could they be harming our health? Report: wp.me/p4tEzs-5F
6 Snacks You Think Are Healthy, But Aren't trib.al/Icup1z2
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What's the fuss about Bulletproof coffee? A must-see report for all you coffee lovers/snobs wp.me/p4tEzs-5Q via @wordpressdotcom

What’s the fuss about bulletproof coffee?

From Ristrettos and affogatos to Nescafe and Nespresso, Coffee trends and preferences are always changing. The latest to hit Australian streets is Bulletproof Coffee, and it may be here to stay.

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Can gastric band hypnotherapy really curb hunger? Get the facts from our latest CheckUp report: wp.me/p4tEzs-5y via @wordpressdotcom

Can gastric band hypnotherapy really curb hunger?

Hypnotherapy is a form of psychotherapy. It is used to create unconscious change in the patient in the form of new responses, thoughts, attitudes, behaviors or feelings. While hypnotherapy has been…

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Looking to try EFT? Not really sure what it even is? Make sure you read our review of the practice on @Check__Up: checkuponline.wordpress.com/…

Review: Emotional Freedom Technique

It could be perceived as quite controversial to put a form of therapy under the microscope, but in the case of EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), it seems somewhat necessary. At a point in time whe…

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Check out out latest piece 'Harry Potter and the Homeopathist' - we ask if homeopaths should cease to be licensed: checkuponline.wordpress.com/…

Opinion: Harry Potter and the homeopathist

As sure sun will set each evening, the beginning of April brings with it the first round of influenza symptoms – a smack in the face for most still clinging to the last warmer days of Autumn.…

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We've already covered the benefits of green tea for your brain, but studies now show it may reduce risk of cancer: sciencedaily.com/releases/20…
Green tea could reduce pancreatic cancer risk: Study explains how

Green tea could reduce pancreatic cancer risk: Study explains how

A new study explains how green tea changed the metabolism of pancreatic cancer cells, opening a new area in cancer-fighting research. Green tea and its extracts have been widely touted as potential...

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What happens to those healthy omega-3s when you cook fish? Our diet doctor weighs in: shpe.co/1s3coQ9
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Binge drinking may shorten your life, even if your drinking is considered moderate overall bit.ly/1nYXI0j
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The fast health-food hacks you need in your life . . . popsu.gr/34951763
These Healthy Staples Are Better Homemade

These Healthy Staples Are Better Homemade

PS makes wellness more accessible through real-life stories, first-person perspectives, and expert-backed information. Our staff of journalists and subject-matter experts research, report, and...

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EFT, why is this alternative therapy making waves? bit.ly/1pRTRV3 Want to know more check out The Tapping Solution from @nickortner

EFT, the new alternative therapy taking on traditional psychology

  What if simply tapping on different parts of your body could bring you a clearer mind, increased happiness and a calmer body? EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), a new alternative therapy tre…

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A recent study by @BudgetDirect claims more Aussies are 'backing alt-health'. Check the facts in our latest report: checkuponline.wordpress.com/…

Are Australians really backing alternative health?

A recent media release from Budget Direct Health Insurance stated ‘Australians Back Alternative Health’

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Ever heard of EFT? @Check__Up chats to @nikkiayres of @mirrormymanifest & @happisoulEFT about the alternative therapy checkuponline.wordpress.com/…

EFT, the new alternative therapy taking on traditional psychology

  What if simply tapping on different parts of your body could bring you a clearer mind, increased happiness and a calmer body? EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique), a new alternative therapy tre…

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University of Wollongong's @StuJohno1969 is leading research to discover how brain training games can treat ADHD wp.me/p4tEzs-3R
Brain training for ADHD put to the test

Brain training for ADHD put to the test

A new computer game is being tested to see how it might improve concentration and relaxation in children with diagnosed and sub-clinical ADHD. Jack Fisher reports.

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