Taking a break during the festive season

28 November

There are countless countdowns everywhere, whether it’s for Christmas or the new year, and yet, when the festive season happens, it always comes as a bit of a surprise. Some people experience a touch of panic and get lost in the holiday rush....[Read More]

Online medical care helps coughers avoid waiting rooms

27 November

Leaving a sickbed to visit a doctor for a script or medical certificate will be a thing of the past under a new free service. The adult-focused virtual urgent care service to be rolled out in December expects to treat thousands of people each month...[Read More]

What is meant by “wellbeing” and how do we achieve it?

21 November

When people come across the term wellbeing, they usually associate it with physical health. However, wellbeing also encompasses other aspects of a person, namely their mental, social and spiritual health. The reason wellbeing is so important is that...[Read More]

The benefits of yoga and pilates for people of all ages

14 November

Yoga and Pilates offer numerous benefits for people of all ages, including those leading into and during retirement.   Improved Flexibility: Both Yoga and Pilates involve stretching exercises that can help improve flexibility. This is particularly...[Read More]

Trial to see if red wine chemical can stop bowel cancer

13 November

Scientists will explore if a chemical mostly found in red grapes – and products made from red grapes, such as wine and juice – can help prevent bowel cancer as part of a major new trial. The study – known as Colo-Prevent – has been hailed as...[Read More]

Constant supervision urged to curb summer drowning risk

13 November

Nearly 20 kids aged under four are dying by drowning each year, as parents are urged to constantly supervise their children when they’re in the backyard pool. Royal Life Saving Australia has delivered that message while launching its campaign of...[Read More]

Empowering Aging Parents: A Guide to Navigating Technology and Avoiding Scams

7 November

Supporting aging parents with technology is essential as it helps them stay connected, access resources, and remain safe online.  Teaching them how to use devices effectively and recognise scams is a practical way to foster independence and...[Read More]

Easy ways to start a fitness regime in your 60s

31 October

If you’re over 60, regular exercise is essential for maintaining health, energy, and independence. It reduces the risk of serious conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, and osteoporosis.    However, starting or restarting a fitness regime...[Read More]

The Incredible Benefits of Walking Every Day

3 October

Walking is one of the simplest and most accessible forms of exercise, yet it offers incredible benefits for your overall health and well-being.  Whether strolling through your neighbourhood or taking a brisk walk in nature, walking daily can lead...[Read More]

Call for thousands of blood donors as demand skyrockets

25 September

Blood demand is at a 12-year high and plasma is even more in need, sparking a call for Australians to roll up their sleeves. The Red Cross is urging 100,000 Australians – the same number who will fill the MCG for the AFL grand final on Saturday...[Read More]

Pregnancy obesity increases risk of autism, ADHD

25 September

Children born to obese mothers have an increased risk of behavioural and neuropsychiatric conditions, including autism and ADHD. A review and meta-analysis of more than 3.6 million mother-child pairs across 42 studies found that obesity during...[Read More]

Aging with Grace: Honoring Our Parents in Their Later Years

19 September

When parents grow old, it is essential to let them age with the same love and care that they once gave you. Just as they nurtured you through every stage of life, it becomes your turn to show them patience and understanding as they navigate their...[Read More]

Long-COVID study could unlock new vaccines, treatments

19 September

Special cells with long memories could help produce new coronavirus treatments on the back of breakthrough Australian research. A Doherty Institute study found memory “T cells” that recognise long-COVID can be established and fight subsequent...[Read More]

Why you can expect to see more Aussie doctors using AI

4 September

Next time you visit a doctor, a psychiatrist or even a vet, artificial intelligence could be listening to your concerns and taking notes. AI scribes, as the tools are known, are becoming more popular in Australian medical clinics as they promise to...[Read More]

Finger-prick test could screen for early Alzheimer’s

28 August

Alzheimer’s disease could soon be detected by GPs using a small, handheld device developed by Australian experts. Monash University engineers have developed the first-of-a-kind finger-prick blood test to detect the hallmark protein in early...[Read More]