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health CHECK Bone density scan  Have you had one recently? The bone density scan is a straightforward test – similar to an X-ray – that can determine if you have osteoporosis. Doctors recommend it for any woman who has gone through menopause or suffered a fracture after a fall from standing height. The test takes about 30 minutes and you remain fully clothed throughout. To find out more, go to thebigo.com.au do THIS Junk food analyser Consider the last time you ate junk food. “Our research shows that most Australian adults are overindulging on discretionary foods and drinks such as alcohol, cakes and takeaway,” says Dr Chelsea Mauch, a postdoctoral researcher at CSIRO. “In fact, the average intake is twice the maximum amount recommended.” This is having a big impact…

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The Australian Women's Weekly (Digital) - 1 Issue, June 2021

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