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South Australia’s defibrillator laws are saving lives, and there’s more to come

Staff Writer — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:26:18 +0000

As Restart a Heart Day approaches, St John Ambulance SA is looking at how the state's Australian-first defibrillator legislation can reach even more people.

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One conversation over a cup of tea could change a life

Staff Writer — Wed, 14 Oct 2026 01:44:39 +0000

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a reminder to start conversations that matter, from family history to knowing what's normal for you.

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Blood supplies hit a decade low as Lifeblood calls for 16,000 donors this week

Staff Writer — Mon, 12 Oct 2026 23:02:37 +0000

A prolonged cold and flu season has left blood reserves critically low, with South Australia needing 800 donors to step up this week.

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Kick a footy, hit a cricket ball and try blind sports at World Sight Day

Staff Writer — Wed, 07 Oct 2026 23:30:00 +0000

Guide Dogs SA/NT is hosting a garden party at Government House today, celebrating South Australians living with low vision and the sports making room for them.

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What your glasses say about you this winter

Staff Writer — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:58:00 +0000

Eyewear has become a deliberate style statement, not just a necessity. Health Partners Optical's Fotini Paraschos shares what's trending and why going bolder might be easier than you think.

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What the science says about new skincare launch ZenCell

Staff Writer — Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:52:34 +0000

A new Australian skincare brand is betting on an ingredient most people have never heard of. Here's what the early research shows, and what it means for anyone considering it.

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Play cricket on the Adelaide Oval turf for mental health and cancer research

Staff Writer — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 01:16:10 +0000

A new charity event invites teams to play T10 cricket at Adelaide Oval, with grand finalists taking the centre wicket alongside SA cricket legends. Only ten spots are available.

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A conversation with Australia’s leading advocates on the future of ageing

Staff Writer — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 00:38:02 +0000

Three of Australia's most inspiring voices on ageing well are coming to Adelaide this month. The afternoon explores brain health, creativity, mentoring and finding purpose in later life.

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Strong after 50

Staff Writer — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 13:49:59 +0000

Here’s something the fitness world has been slow to shout about: lifting weights, properly heavy weights, may be one of the most powerful things you can do for your health after 50. Not gentle resistance bands. Not the two-kilogram dumbbells gathering dust in the corner. We’re talking real, progressive strength training. Done well, with good technique and the right guidance, it’s transformative. Here’s the science in plain English. From our mid-thirties onwards, muscle mass naturally begins to decline, a process that picks up pace with each passing decade. Left unchecked, it’s the reason everyday tasks start to feel more challenging:

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SAHMRI’s fight against atherosclerosis, Australia’s biggest killer

Staff Writer — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 00:01:12 +0000

Ba-boom, ba-boom, ba-boom When you were younger you were probably living for the moment, not the future. Decades on, you may be paying the price … and you might not even know it yet. Australia’s biggest killer builds up quietly over time, is hard to detect and can strike without warning. It’s called atherosclerosis – a build-up of fatty plaque in the arteries causing them to narrow and harden. Never heard of it? Perhaps you’ve heard of coronary heart disease, dementia and stroke. They’re the trio responsible for taking the lives of some 50,000 Australians a year. Atherosclerosis is a

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