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| Apart from the tales your friend taunt you with the next day, it can be difficult to judge your own drinking patterns. Take this interactive quiz from UK-based Netdoctor as a guide. If you need help, follow the links at the bottom.
In a netshell: Alcohol answers.
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| Feeling blue or just been diagnosed with an embarrassing condition and want to know more? Chat with Dr George online for free, 24 hours a day, in your preferred language. Just give a name, age, sex and location and the good doctor (or one of his volunteer GPs) will open a private online consultation chat window just for you. (NB: Medical information provided is not intended to substitute for personal consultations.)
In a netshell: If pain persists ...
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| For a quick fix of calm during a hectic day, visit Dot.calm. Learn ways to calm down, focus and become inspired with a free short audio/video from spiritual guru Deepak Chopra. Follow the links for a free I-Ching or tarot reading.
In a netshell: Take a breather.
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| When you need advice of a personal nature but don't have the nerve to ask, turn to America's legendary sex therapist, Dr Ruth Westheimer. E-mail your own question, read the frequently asked questions (FAQs), pick up a sex tip, browse the polls or have your say on a message board. You can also download desktop backgrounds, anatomy icons, wiggling cursors or sound files of Dr Ruth's favourite sayings.
In a netshell: Love doctor.
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| Generations of adults owe their upbringings to Dr Spock (Benjamin, that is, not the pointy-eared sci-fi character). Latchkey kids, discipline, toilet training, parent sexuality, pregnancy and ADHD are among topics tackled. World-famous paediatrician, political activist and Olympic gold medallist Dr Spock wrote the 1946 book, "The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care", which is second in sales only to the Bible. He died in 1998 but his legacy lives on.
In a netshell: The parent's friend.
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| Those most likely to doze at the wheel – ie commuters, truckies, cabbies, shift workers and young people - can pick up potentially life-saving tips at this site from America's National Sleep Foundation. Think you know it all? Take the quiz and prove it.
In a netshell: Wake up!
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| Whether or not you know someone with epilepsy, this impressive site’s worth a peek, particularly if you have children. As many as 2 per cent of Queenslanders are affected by epilepsy, with most diagnosed during their school years. Since 1969, Epilepsy Queensland Inc has been helping improve these people’s lives through advocacy, research, support and information. What better way to spread the message than through the web. A site highlight is the Little Poss Club for kids with epilepsy and others who want to learn about it. Activities include a story and quiz, jigsaw puzzles, colour-ins and a chat with Little Poss. The site also features news, contact details, links and Shop Window, for educational services, books, videos and other merchandise.
In a netshell: Web worthy.
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| Here’s your chance to find out everything you wanted to know about sexual and reproductive health but were too afraid to ask. The no-nonsense FPQ site lists centre locations and contact details throughout the country along with information about education and clinical services available. You’ll also find out about the FPQ library and other resources such as education packages, videos, contraceptive kits and brochures. Women’s health (from PMS to menopause) has its own page as do pregnancy and your options, sexually transmitted diseases, safe sex and contraception. Parents can learn the best way to communicate with kids about sexuality and how to deal with puberty blues. You’re never too young (or old) to learn.
In a netshell: Close to home.
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| Take a fascinating multimedia journey through the first nine months of an unborn child's life. Peek into the world of the womb, with accompanying music (you can turn it off when it drives you nuts). The site is bandwidth and processor intensive so skip the intro and be patient if you have a slow connection. You'll need the Flash plug-in.
In a netshell: Womb with a view.
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| When you're not working on your computer, why not let it join the quest to solve the computationally demanding question of how proteins fold in space. Understanding how proteins self-assemble (or "fold") is a holy grail of modern molecular biophysics. Diseases such as Alzheimer's, cystic fibrosis, Mad Cow disease, inherited emphysema and cancer are believed to result from protein misfolding. To help, download the cool screen saver.
In a netshell: Unfolding mystery.
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