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Hay fever
Hay fever tips to help ease the sneeze
Spring has sprung. But if your eyes water at the thought of pollen here’s some tips to help get you through the sneezing season.
Tracy McBeth
Journalist
Cold, flu and cough
Cold, flu and cough
How to avoid a cold 5 immune boosting tips
Everyone wants to know how to avoid a cold or the flu. If we take good care of ourselves through the cooler months we have a better chance of warding off those winter nasties. These 5 immune boosting tips may be just the place to start.
Dr Tim Ross
Former National Medical Director and GP
Cold, flu and cough
Cold or flu?
Most of us know what it feels like to have a cold. But would you know if you had the flu? Bupa's Dr Tim Ross explains the difference.
Penny Giudice
Cold, flu and cough
Man flu and other cold and flu myths busted
Does man flu exist? If you go out with wet hair can you catch a cold? Does the flu vaccine give you the flu? We bust 5 common cold and flu myths.
Carol Kilkenny
Health writer
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Persistent pain
Pain management before an appointment
Experiencing pain can make even simple daily tasks feel difficult. We talk through some pain management techniques to help you control pain.
Judith Ngai
Health writer
Chronic pain
Taking control of chronic pain
Long-term, persistent or chronic pain affects about one in five adult Australians, and if left untreated can have severe effects both physically and emotionally.
Siobhan Daysh
Writer
Clinical health information
Clinical health information
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
COPD is the name for a group of conditions that affect your lungs and airways. Learn more about it here.
Judith Ngai
Health writer
Clinical health information
Diabetes: six steps to healthier eating
How choosing the right food can help you manage your diabetes.
Judith Ngai
Health writer
Clinical health information
COVID-19: Myths and facts
We bust some myths and share some facts around COVID-19.
Marianne Kirby
Writer