Issue 41, 2021

that's life

The magazine with heart

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Welcome!
One of the benefits of working on this fabulous magazine is that you become very aware of how important it is to look after your own health. I love reading our Living Well section every week, including Ask the Doctor and our Medi-files. And of course
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We Love You!
Thank you that’s life! for my $50 cash prize! I didn’t expect it when I opened the mailbox! Hosanna Catallo, Coolaroo, Vic Tracy-lee and Isabella on a shopping outing in Perth. Alison Buys, Butler, WA I have always wanted to experience th
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39-YEAR AGE GAP… Now we have TWINS!
Samantha Delmege, 37, Sydney, NSW I watched quietly as mourners dressed in black milled around the room. I’d just given a eulogy at my good friend Max’s funeral. I hope I did him proud, I thought. Now, at the wake, I was feeling emotional. Then, a
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TWISTED DOCTOR HE PARALYSED his patients
When Mary Efurd walked into a spinal clinic one day in 2012, she desperately hoped a doctor would be able to fix her chronic back pain. The 74-year-old was introduced to neurosurgeon Christopher Duntsch, and he vowed to do just that. The son of a Chr
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I’m The Community FAIRY GODMOTHER
Gayle Dye, 49, Rowville, Vic Slumped in the chair at my doctor’s office, I didn’t know what to think. ‘I recommend you stay inside,’ my GP advised. It was March last year and as the global pandemic hit Australia, I was under orders to stay home. Du
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Do You Know A Volunteer?
Then we’d love to hear from you! We’ll pay $200 to every volunteer featured. Email volunteer@aremedia.com.au ■
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Bridal veil FAIL
Helena, 28, Bendigo, Vic* You look beautiful!’ I exclaimed, as my bestie, Hannah, 26, stepped out of the changing room. ‘This is the dress!’ her mum, Julie, smiled. After an hour in the bridal shop, we’d found the perfect vintage-style gown. ‘I lov
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THE Buzz
Father-of-three Beau Coffron devised an amazing way to get his picky children to love their lunch. The dad, from Oklahoma, US, has spent several years creating healthy, whimsical snacks, making edible versions of Minions, Disney princesses, Star Wars
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MY BOY danced IN ICU
Cara Christie, 40, Auckland, NZ As the sound of motorbike engines roared past me, the excitement of the crowd reached a fever pitch. It was October 2019, and my husband Ryan, then 37, and I, along with our daughter, Kendall, seven, had come to watc
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A labour OF LOVE
Hannah Head, 19, Canberra, ACT Rushing in from school, I went to find my nan Brenda, who was tucked up in bed. ‘Fancy a game of cards, Nan?’ I asked. ‘That would be wonderful,’ she smiled. Aged 17, I helped her sit up comfortably, with pillows behi
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Pets Are Pawsome!
Budge the budgie is clever, acrobatic and talkative – and he loves to wear his bell as a hat! June Lenham, St Georges Basin, NSW Here’s Ruby, hanging around with her friends at her home on the Gold Coast. Helen Ayson, Feilding, NZ Pepsi, o
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Spot the difference: PET IN A PUZZLE!
If you look at the two pictures we’ve made a change to the second picture. When you have found the change, write the number of the quadrant in which the change occurs on the puzzle entry coupon on page 44 for your chance to win. ■
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GET HEALTHY The Mediterranean Way
Voted the best in the world, the famous Mediterranean diet is not based on strict food rules, but is a way of life, helping you to live longer, healthier and happier. Encompassing many styles from different countries – including Italy, Greece and S
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7-day Meal Planner
Mediterranean desserts sometimes have the reputation for being overly fussy (though meals are often concluded simply with fresh fruits, some sharp cheese and a night-time tipple). Here we have a moist and nutty cake that requires no more than one bow
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BRAIN Waves
If you don’t have gloves but need some for a messy situation, such as dyeing your hair, try using two freezer bags over your hands. Just fasten them at your wrists with elastic bands. Holly Sheehan, Auckland, NZ Winding a strip of neon or brigh
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Try A New Use For...
■ Next time you open a bag of brown sugar, add a few marshmallows before closing it. The marshmallows will add enough moisture to keep the sugar soft for weeks. ■ Marshmallows make great cake decorations. Place a white one in the centre and surround
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Let’s go to THE MED !
SERVES 4 PREP AND COOK: 35 MINS 4 chicken breast fillets (800g), halved horizontally1 tblsp extra virgin olive oil5 medium zucchini (500g)⅓ cup (25g) flaked almonds, toasted100g goat’s feta, crumbled¼ cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves ½ cup coar
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This Week We’re Loving...
SERVES 6 PREP AND COOK: 50 MINS 300ml tub thickened cream2 tsps finely grated orange rind1⅓ cups caster sugar250g block cream cheese, chopped, at room temperature3 eggs, at room temperature10 macadamia biscuits, crushedDollop thick cream, to serve
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In Season avocado
SERVES 4 PREP AND COOK: 30 MINS 4 corn cobs, husks and silk removed4 x 175g pork loin steaks1 tblsp Cajun seasoning2 tsps finely grated lime rind2 tsps dried oregano2 tblsps olive oil2 tblsps lime juice ½ medium avocado½ cup Greek yoghurt2 tblsps
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My Kids Say Dad Is Mean
Children can mean a whole bunch of things when they say a person is ‘mean’ to them. As parents, you should be talking to each other. It doesn’t matter if you like each other. I don’t believe they are old enough to make this decision and ‘mean’ is not
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Dear That’s Life!
My ex and I share the care of our three daughters aged 14, 11 and eight. Their dad has repartnered and the girls seem to be okay with their new stepmum. The problem is, they complain about their dad. They say he is mean and doesn’t spend time with
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41-YEAR MYSTERY Is this our SISTER?
Helen Cooper, 54, Newcastle, NSW The leaves crunched underneath our feet as we trudged through the bush. Looking around, I tried to admire the gorgeous canopy of trees and sparkling sunshine. But a dark cloud hung over our heads. ‘Do you think she
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Kids Do The FUNNIEST THINGS
Katelyn Lunt, six, was excited about getting a Barbie doll for her birthday, and when her mum, Catherine, said she could order it online herself, it was even more exciting. When Katelyn later asked if she could check the order and see when her doll w
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Binge-watch On A Budget!
During COVID restrictions I regularly check in with one of my best friends, Shanon. It turns out that being stuck at home with three kids wasn’t what was driving her around the twist. ‘I’ve run out of things to watch on TV!’ Shanon said, when I c
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Simple Swap
I use my favourite, and rather expensive, perfume every morning, but find I need a top-up spritz around midday. I commented to my friend Belinda that I was going to have to find a cheaper scent and she shared a secret that her grandma had passed on
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Hello Readers!
My name‘s Sam and I’m an average Aussie mum determined to uncover every money-saving, budget-friendly tip I can. Each week, I’ll share them with you, so that your family – and mine – can get into the best financial shape of our lives! And if you ha
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Did You Know?
While men continue to produce sperm throughout their life, women already have all of their eggs when they’re born. That means that part of you developed while your mum was still in your grandmother’s womb! ■
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3 REASONS Why It’s Great To Be Female!
Yep, you heard it here. Women have better taste than men – literally! A study by Yale University has revealed that women tend to have more tastebuds, which helps them to be more adept at detecting flavours such as bitter, sweet and sour. A Canadian s
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GET FACTS THE On Bone Density Scans
We know how important mammograms and pap smears are, but there’s another crucial test we don’t always talk about. Two out of three Aussies over 50 are at risk of developing osteoporosis and, while it can affect both sexes, women are more susceptibl
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Chocolate cravings affect this percentage of women compared with about 15 per cent of men. ■
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ASK THE Doctor
Q I was out walking with my teenage daughter last weekend and a dog with no owner around attacked our dog. My daughter was bitten while trying to separate them and we went to our local emergency, where they put in a few stitches. But they didn’t give
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Afraid To Ask?
Q I have always enjoyed a drink but have been quite disciplined about not drinking during the week. Since last year’s lockdown, that control went out the window. Now, I am still drinking every day, which is starting to cause arguments in the family.
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Have You Got A Question For Dr Dawn?
Send your questions to email: thatslife@aremedia.com.au HEALTH TIPS ARE FOR INFORMATION PURPOSES ONLY. THAT’S LIFE! ACCEPTS NO RESPONSIBILITY NOR ASSUMES ANY LIABILITY FOR DAMAGE OR INJURY TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY ARISING FROM ANY USE OF ANY PRODU
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I climbed MOUNTAIN BLIND
Nicole Forbes-Hood, 43, Sunshine Coast, Qld What does that say?’ I whispered to my classmate. I’d been born with aniridia, a genetic condition, although no-one else in the family had it. It meant the backs of my eyes weren’t developed and I was als
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Aniridia
• A rare eye disorder characterised by the complete or partial absence of the iris. • Those with the condition can’t control the amount of light entering their eyes and don’t adjust to differing lighting levels. • It can cause reduction in the shar
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A WANTED man
She’d met him at a party and right away Dani knew he was The One. Thomas Jenkins was six foot two, with shoulder-length black hair that he wore in a ponytail. With his piercing blue eyes and athletic build, he was quite irresistible. And he oozed mon
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The Deadly Dinner Party
Packing our equipment bags, my colleagues Ellen, 55, and Harold, 57, and I headed to a barbecue restaurant in the centre of town. ‘There are strange things happening here,’ the owner, Terry, 68, had told us. Running the Tri-City Ghost Hunters Society
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YOUR Stars
Refurbishing your home, remodelling your job or reinstating your love-life? One of the above takes time and patience, Aries, but will be so worth it. Forgiving neighbours or friendly rivals is something you weren’t counting on. LUCKY NUMBERS 30, 42,
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THE Warm FUZZLES
Recently engaged couple Robert Oestmann, 27, and Ruth Shelley, 28, are living it up like it’s 1930! They dress in period clothing, have decorated their home inspired by the ’30s and ’40s, and don’t own a TV. The couple get stopped on the streets for

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