Using a fan and wetting the skin reduces risk of deadly cardiac strain in hot and humid weather, but older people should avoid using fans in very hot and dry conditions.
New research suggests that adding a small amount of physical activity – such as uphill walking or stair-climbing – into your day may help to lower blood pressure.
Letter writer SUE DYER, of Downer, believes Labor should be worried if the plan is to have the current treasurer, planning and transport minister Chris Steel take on full parliamentary party and government leadership duties any time soon.