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The average Australian consumes more than 20 teaspoons of sugar per day. Not only does it make us fat but it's rotting our teeth, it's addictive and can contribute to Type 2 Diabetes and Cancer.  According to www.medibank.com.au the advantages of cutting back on sugar include:
1. Weight loss;
2. Stable mood and energy;
​3. Healthy teeth;
4. Clearer Skin;
5. Improved mental health;
6. Better digestion;
7. Healthy heart; and
8. Healthy brain function.
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Image courtesy of www.cottononfoundation.org

The Cotton On Foundation sells products such as water, mints and tote bags at their Cotton On, Cotton On Body, Cotton On Kids, Rubi, Factorie, Typo and Supre stores.  100% of the proceeds from the sale of these items goes to charities in Australia, Africa and Asia.  So next time you buy a t-shirt or pair of jeans, consider buying one of the Foundation products too.  You can find out more here.
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Utah due, Oh be clever performed this song with other local musicians to raise awareness of the rising suicide rate.  Their message - every person on the planet is important and deserves love.
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According to the Center for Young Women's Health (it's an American website - I know how to spell centre) normal vaginal discharge is cloudy white and has no or little odour.  If your discharge bothers you, you can wear panty liners (although some experts say these can make the problem worse) or wear cotton underwear which is absorbent and allows your girly bits to breathe.  
If your discharge changes dramatically, has a strong odour, if you are itchy or it hurts to pee, you could have a vaginal infection and you need to see the doctor.  It might be a little awkward but it's not going to go away on its own.  You can read more here.
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Image courtesy of www.lovable.com.au

According to the Lovable website, 80% of women are wearing the wrong size bra.  They have an online bra size calculator - (oops, the calculator has been removed from the Lovable website but you can find other useful fitting information here).  There is also a page on Bra Fitting Myths, for example, wearing a bra is meant to hurt me - if it hurts, it's the wrong size.

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