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How grief rewires the brain

The devastation of loss can evoke physical symptoms, such as exhaustion, insomnia and, of course, crying. But it’s not just our bodies that are affected. Neuroscience reveals that grief rewires our brain. By understanding how, we can strive towards healthy healing after loss.

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Honey: Nature’s beauty elixir

Discover honey’s powerful beauty benefits for skin and hair—from hydration and acne care to glow-boosting masks and hair treatments.

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The flirtation minefield

Flirting is essential to meeting someone and expressing interest, but it is as terrifying as it is thrilling. It is personal and yet it is universal, and somewhere in the paradox that is flirtation are some delicious truths about life.

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Finding joie de vivre in Greece

A Greek escape for relaxation and self-discovery, exploring Crete’s charm and Tainaron Blue’s serenity, reconnecting with wellness.

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Supercharge your spiritual awakening

There are many benefits to a spiritual practice. What are the options for growing our spiritual side? And why do more people seem to be interested in the higher dimension of life?

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Bold ideas and calls to action 2025

We asked 15 bold thinkers from diverse fields to share their perspectives and actionable steps for meaningful change

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Passing behaviour

How attached are you to your coffee mug? Are you really quite fond of that pen you have? Maybe you have a quiet, and inexplicable, appreciation of that new pair of scissors you have in the draw? You might think that all of these bonds to the inanimate objects of your life are your own […]

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Roller coasters release kidney stones

Kidney stones are no laughing matter. When sitting in the kidneys the danger is they could cause an obstruction which is a serious health condition that may include infection, kidney failure, and severe pain. Likewise, even small stones that pass into the ureters (the tubes leading from the kidneys) can cause what is referred to […]

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Coffee reduces dementia risk

As our population ages around the world, it is expected that the incidence of Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia will quadruple by the year 2050…that is just 34 years away. It’s a ticking societal bomb that has personal, societal, and fiscal costs bound at its core. That is why so much research effort is going into […]

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Cinnamon cools the stomach

Cinnamon is more than a tasty addition to a sticky bun; it is a delicious ingredient in healthy cooking. For a long while the healing powers of cinnamon have been reported and we know for instance that it can help lower blood sugar levels. Now a new study shows that it can do something else: […]

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Foods that beat garlic breath

If you like garlic then you probably love garlic. It is the bulb that adds delightful poignancy to the most bland of cream sauces and gives strength to the arm of the most anaemic broth. Yet, like all good things, the pleasures of garlic come at a cost and that price is paid by your […]

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Massage Therapy HLT52015 – Diploma of Remedial Massage

ACST is absolutely dedicated to delivering Australia’s best Remedial Therapy program!  Here are some of the reasons you should study Remedial Massage with us: Nationally recognised and Vet Fee help approved State funding approved for eligible students 200 hours of clinical experience in our campus clinic.  You will learn to book, treat and follow up […]

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Sports Therapy 10074NAT – Advanced Diploma of Sports Therapy

Sports Therapy 10074NAT – Advanced Diploma of Sports Therapy With a Sports Therapy qualification, you can provide rehabilitation, performance, mobility, fitness and injury treatment to athletes.  Here is why you should choose Sports Therapy at ACST: Nationally recognised VET Fee Help approved Flexible learning options A 200 hour internship in some of Melbourne’s best sporting […]

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Your guide to treating menopause naturally

Menopause is a natural part of every woman’s life and here’s our in-depth guide to supporting the ups and downs of this life phase.

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Carrot Pesto and Walnut Crostini

A delicious and vibrant snack, these are easy and quick to make and are nourishing enough to keep hungry visitors satisfied while they are waiting for your main event.

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Mindfulness for motherless mothers

Bringing a new child into the world is challenging, even more so when you no longer have your own mother to call on.

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Harissa Lamb Cutlets with Preserved Lemon Yoghurt

This is such an easy way to spice up lamb cutlets! It’s lovely served with a cold salad of cooked Israeli couscous mixed with diced tomato, cucumber and fresh mint.