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The article offers information on the 2016 river cruises which will showcase various places such as Amsterdam, Netherlands, Rome and Wachau Valley, Austria. Cruises include Viking River Cruises, the Tour de France hosted by yellow jersey wearer Phil Anderson and cyclist Phil Liggett, and Windstar Cruises.

The article discusses the benefits of couples therapy for maintaining healthy relationship. It mentions the views of manager of the Relationships Australia Sue Yorston and clinical psychologist John Aiken on benefits of couples therapy. It also mentions that a survey by relationship support services providers including the Relationships Australia and Credit Union Australia Ltd. reveals several issues of personal problems includes financial stress, communication gap and lack of trust.

The article presents factors to consider by partners before planning to commit to each other for life. According to psychotherapist Shane Warren, it is significant to recognize how the partner associates to money. Elly Taylor, a researcher and relationship counselor, mentions that most people commonly have an idea if they do not or do like kids before they discuss about it. Clinical psychologist Fleur Bonnin states that what is a priority for one partner frequently is not for the other.

The article offers suggestions on how women can decrease their workload. It states that women can take help of their partners as according to psychotherapist Shirley Smith, not doing so can build up resentment which eventually affects the relationship. Parenting educator Michael Grose, mentions that women can delegate responsibilities to children like setting up dinner table. Domonique Bertolucci, a life coach, highlights that delegating work at office is not being bossy.

The article discusses symptoms to different health problems. It stresses the importance for individuals to pay attention and take actions of the unusual signs of the body which serve as an early warning of the underlying health problems. It highlights the symptoms as well as the associated diseases for palpitations, bleeding gums and shaking hands. It also mentions the recommendations of the health experts on how to treat and manage the symptoms of health problems.

The article presents pains and aches which can signify some serious problems. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a leg pain which needs to be investigated with no delay as it can be life-threatening. It notes that chest pain may lead to serious conditions such as pulmonary embolism and angina. High blood pressure is recognized as a silent killer as it shows no symptoms until it becomes serious.

The article presents tips on monitoring the shelf life of certain food products. According to Food Science Australia, milk can last five to seven days if it is refrigerated and not left out for long periods of time. Freezing meat prolongs storage time because it stops the growth of microbes. Fresh, sliced luncheon meats are only safe for up to five days after purchase. Undamaged apples can last from a few weeks to a few months.

Offers tips on weight loss for women. Benefits of cutting out starchy carbohydrates after 5 o'clock in the afternoon; Tips to achieve the recommended daily fibre intake; Importance of protein in weight loss.

The article offers some strategies to handle grief. Life coach and counsellor Julie Parker advises people to love and support someone in grief regardless of the reason for their grief. The differences between grief and depression are explained by counselling psychologist Annie Cantwell-Bartl. In order to deal with the surprising feelings with grief, such as anger, confusion, ambivalence, hopelessness and anxiety, it is advised to seek support from a partner or a friend.

The article presents information on stress management. A study in the U.S. suggests that 43% of adults suffer from the physical symptoms of stress. It says that 315 of women opt for comfort foods like ice-cream and chips, if they are stressed. Dietitian Clare Evangelista says that some people even stop eating when feeling stressed. However, poor food choices lead to weight gain and low self-esteem. It is suggested to have health food and to avoid alcohol.

The article focuses on preparation and planning for a holiday. Vaccination before travelling depends on the place where one is travelling to. There should be enough medicines with prescriptions for the entire trip as getting refills can be risky due to counterfeit medicines. The cooking facilities and the type of food available at the place of staying should be checked, specifically in the case of allergies or health conditions. Health also depends on the mode of travel like sea or air.

The article discusses common challenges that a woman face with a second marriage. It states that it is important to trust again after being badly hurt from the previous marriage. It mentions talking to the children about having step-father relationship and issues on having a blended family. It adds that a woman who is a first-time bride in a second marriage faces the challenge of dealing with her husband's children and his former spouse.

The article offers tips for women on how to avoid health traps including unprotected sex, too much eating, and over consumption of alcoholic beverages. It suggests using condom to avoid sexually transmitted infection (STI) and unplanned pregnancy. It recommends to have two standard drinks a day to avoid diseases. It advises to have a low-fat and high fiber diet having lots of vegetables and fruits to preserve healthy weight. Various risks on the mentioned health traps are also explained.

The article offers information on anemia and discusses the common risks from symptoms and manifestation of the body malfunction. It reveals that anemia are caused by several factors including inherited conditions, kidney disease, infection or cancer. It also informs that fatigue is not the only symptom of anemia, anemia has more than one treatment, and there are more types of iron in the body.

The article presents suggestions for overcoming the regrets in life including identifying the reasons of regret, reclaiming dreams, accepting mistakes and one should learn from mistakes. According to psychologist Sabina Read, people should adopt changes as it will help them in reducing the regrets. She also states that regret supports motivation as events of life are uncontrollable and regret helps in learning from mistakes.

An excerpt from the book "Walkactive Programme," by Joanna Hall and Lucy Atkin is presented.

The article reports that there are new and improved ways to end risk of falling pregnant. A newer and less invasive method of female sterilisation is Essure. It takes around 15 minutes to perform and requires a micro-device a tiny coil of titanium placed inside each fallopian tube. Vasectomy is the only permanent option for men, a surgical procedure which involves closing off the vas deferens, the sperm-carrying tubes, to prevent sperm from becoming part of the semen.

The article presents information on the growing popularity of river cruising in Europe as well as a trip by Australian television personality Lisa Wilkinson. Increasing numbers of tourists are embracing and cruising as a mode of transport and sightseeing. Europe's waterways are its ancient highways and home to many towns and cities. Personalised tours are offered by the ships along with local guides and various activities like wine tasting.

The article discusses about virtual reality therapy (VRT) which helps one focus on the subconscious mind by placing person in virtual world to treat the problems. It highlights the differences between VRT and virtual reality hypnosis (VRH). It enlist various areas where VRH may be helpful which includes anxiety, depression and pain management. Shirley Smith, a psychotherapist states that VRH is all about making changes in lifestyle, the way one behaves, thinks and emotes.

The article previews the latest in sea and river cruises including P&O World Cruises' Britannia, France's Compagnie du Ponant's venture into Australian waters with its yacht Le Lyrial, and the Viking Star's first foray in Europe by Viking River Cruises.