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So, you've run The Sun-Herald City2Surf presented by Westpac. But how do you avoid limping into work on Monday morning, or – worse – needing to stop by Prince of Wales hospital on your way home? The good news is you probably haven't messed up your chance of a solid recovery at this point. How to make sure

Hackers are becoming more sophisticated at the same time the cybersecurity talent pool is shrinking. That matters more than ever. Simply put, health data impacts people's lives. And even as hospitals are investing large amounts of money and effort taking on that monumental challenge, too many of them working in isolation. And I don't see

It is common for adults to have between 10 and 40 moles. People with lighter skin tend to have more moles than those with darker skin. Moles can change as a person ages. Some will become darker or lighter, and many moles grow. They can appear anywhere on the skin, from the scalp to the

In this article, we explore several components of a healthful post-workout snack and describe how they benefit the body. The importance of the post-workout snack During exercise, the muscles use up stored glucose, called glycogen, and levels become depleted. Endurance sports, such as running, use up more glycogen than resistance activities, such as weightlifting. Another

Hand, foot and mouth disease is in the news with Yankees pitcher J.A. Happ becoming the second Major League Baseball pitcher afflicted in recent weeks. Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard was the first player to get felled by the ailment, reportedly after visiting a children’s camp. But doctors say it’s vital to understand that the group

Doctors use staging to help diagnose cancer, plan treatment, and explain a person’s outlook clearly. There are four stages, which people often write using Roman numerals. Stage 4 cancer will sometimes appear in writing as stage IV. Knowing what to expect from stage 4 bladder cancer can help people to make informed decisions about their

In the past, we’ve lost our cool when we saw former President Barack Obama dining out with certified hottie Justin Trudeau (his other title? Prime minister of Canada), but nothing quite tugs the heartstrings like learning that Obama and former vice president-turned-ultra-BFF Joe Biden recently had lunch together. I hope they were wearing their friendship

For a long time, I thought getting shingles was something that could only happen to you once you reached the age of 60 or older. But after a friend of mine had it in his 30s and was in quite a bit of pain, I realized it’s not a virus only older people can get. 

Greasy hair, don’t care? Yeah, right. If you have an oily scalp, you know frustrating it can be to have hair that feels clean one minute and dirty the next. So what exactly causes all that oil? “The reason hair gets oily is because sebaceous glands in your scalp produce excess sebum, which travels down

After fronting campaigns for Victoria’s Secret, Bonds and Tommy Hilfiger, Aussie Model Elyse Taylor knows a thing or two about keeping in shape. Now the 30-year-old has landed a gig as the face of cosmetics brand Nude by Nature. She gave us the scoop on her exercise and nutrition regime. Luckily for us, it’s pretty

A mum from Brisbane has shown how you can get back in shape by walking and cutting out junk food. Magella Goring made a 2016 New Year’s resolution to get fitter and lose weight and has lost 16 kilos in 10 months. The mum of two, posted pictures of her transformation but says the power walks

An American photographer has taken an amazing series of images of her friend, a mother who is suffering from Post-Natal Depression. Danielle Fantis took the photos of mother-of-two Kathy DiVincenzo, who then shared just two to her Facebook to prove a point. In one image, DiVincenzo is in her daughter’s room, with her daughter sitting

My love for coffee started in high school with weak, syrupy-sweet petrol station “cappuccinos.” Then in college, I graduated to Donut King, then Starbucks, then fancy hipster roasts. Somewhere along the way, though, this glorious brew became more of a necessity than an enjoyment. Hectic mornings during which I had to choose between brewing coffee and

Normally, I hit the scale each morning as part of my daily routine. I’m not desperately trying to lose a few pounds, but rather maintain my weight and identify trends between what I eat, how I feel, and how well I ride. Regularly tracking your weight has its benefits. You can learn whether you’ve fuelled yourself

Carbohydrates get kind of a bad rap. Bring them up to a friend walking out of a workout class, and you may hear something like “OMG don’t touch them!” or “If you’re going to eat them, you’ll have to come back here ASAP.” Which is why when I recently read in US Weekly that The Bachelorette’s Ali

I am not usually one for fad diets but for the purpose of this article I thought I would get ‘bikini body ready’ and try a 3-day juice cleanse. I lead a fairly healthy lifestyle, I got to the gym at least five times a week, don’t eat junk food (well sometimes but not often) and

It’s the trendiest way to start the day, but is it possible we’ve taken the hot water a little too far? Here are the positive things we know: Squeezed lemon delivers a solid dose of cancer-fighting antioxidants and energy-boosting vitamin C. Plus, replacing sugar-packed juices and bottled teas with plain old lemon water is a great way to

A doctor may recommend a wet mount test if a person reports vaginal symptoms, including: itching odor pain unusual discharge In this article, we explore the wet mount procedure and the issues it can help to diagnose. We also describe how to prepare, what to expect during the test, and what results can show. Finally,

The sign takes its name from a German neurologist called Johann Hoffman. Other names for the sign include digital reflex, snapping reflex, or the Jacobson reflex. The Hoffman’s sign test is not the only test a doctor will use to see if a person has nerve damage because the test can be positive even when

Fasting is a longstanding part of many religious traditions, including the Jewish and Muslim observances of Yom Kippur and Ramadan. A form of fasting known as intermittent fasting has also gained popularity as a weight-loss tool. Many studies have examined the benefits and risks of giving up food for a day, including how it affects