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    Advancements in Alzheimer’s research: Queensland Brain Institute conducts ‘stepping stone’ trial using ultrasound

    I read that low cholesterol levels are associated with an increased chance of Alzheimer's. Unless you had Familial Cholesterolaemia, why would you want to take statins?
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    Man loses $20,000 in new email scam - don't let this happen to you!

    Before transferring a large amount of money to an account, transfer a small odd amount eg $13.49 then ring up the recipient and ask if the payment has come through.
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    Does your GP really know about cholesterol?

    On FB Skeptics in Australia there was one guy who was 100% certain about AGW; 100% certain about every vaccine past ,present and future; 100% certain that LDL is the only cause of CVD. In his words, "There is no other plausible explanation."
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    You might be wasting your money on heart health supplements, a new study suggests

    I have an idea. Since Malcolm Kendrick is a medical board certified doctor, why don't you make a complaint to the UK medical board as you think he has written such a dangerous article? It would be interesting to see how it pans out.
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    You might be wasting your money on heart health supplements, a new study suggests

    There is a FB group called Skeptics in Australia where I am sure you would find many a kindred spirit.
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    You might be wasting your money on heart health supplements, a new study suggests

    https://www.spiked-online.com/2005/11/18/the-great-cholesterol-myth/
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    You might be wasting your money on heart health supplements, a new study suggests

    I once asked my GP if high cholesterol is cause or effect of CVD and he said he did not know. A GP online once explained to me that doctors have to act within guidelines set out by the AMA or they can be investigated.
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    You might be wasting your money on heart health supplements, a new study suggests

    It is my understanding that once you are past 50, the lower your cholesterol levels , the greater your chance of dying.
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    Mixed Metaphors

    From the late Joh BP. "They have cooked their own goose and will have to sit in it."
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    Mixed Metaphors

    From the late Joh BP. "They have cooked their own goose and will have to sit in it." ..
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    Buying boots online

    Buying boots online I checked with Blundstone and Mongeral boots. If you buy online there is no warranty , only if you buy from a bricks and mortar shop, but it does not have to be a shoe shop.
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    Warning for motorists: Watch out for this text message scam – here's how to protect yourself!

    I also received this scam text message.I automatically report as spam any message with a hyperlink in it.Reporting also deletes the message. Unless I am expecting a call from Centrelink or the police , I will not answer a private number on my phone.
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    Are restaurants secretly overcharging you? Make sure you check your receipt!

    Just to expound. When you are cooking for a table of 10 it is more work than the same orders for 5 tables of 2. When cooking for a table of 10 it is a juggling act. If you start cooking everything at once the items that take the shortest time to cook ,will be overcooked when served up. Anyone...
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    Are restaurants secretly overcharging you? Make sure you check your receipt!

    I am a chef by trade but have not worked in hospitality for the last 18 years. It takes a fair bit of training and experience to become a chef - more than just doing an apprenticeship. Once you have made it as a chef the money is not that good on a pro rata basis.Restaurants are also a very...
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    Etsy seller caught passing off marked-up Kmart shelf as ‘homemade’ - unbelievable!

    A few years ago I saw for sale on E-bay a set of spark plug cups for a Toyota Y series engine. The seller wanted twice the price of buying from your local Toyota dealer. E-bay can be a lifeline living in a rural area,but it is buyer beware. Also, if you buy Blundstone boots or Mongeral boots...
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    KFC employees caught on camera in 'disgusting' act after hours - people are livid!

    I stopped buying KFC when they switched to using canola oil.
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    Want to save money on groceries? Here's what ALDI, Coles, and Woolworths say you should do

    Don't buy breakfast cereals even from Aldi as you are paying for air.
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    REVEALED: Australia's Best Plain Meat Pie of 2022

    Actually for short crust or hot water pastry, lard is good. The only thing is it is more expensive than the cheapest butter these days. My local IGA and Foodworks does not stock lard.
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    REVEALED: Australia's Best Plain Meat Pie of 2022

    "Good margarine"? No such thing. It should be made illegal.
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