Health

Wed 28 Jun 2017

Caffeine and obesity link will make you order a double

Caffeine and obesity link will make you order a double

COULD the answer to Australia’s worsening obesity epidemic be found in the bottom of a coffee cup?

Tue 27 Jun 2017

Retirement village contracts a 'disappointment'

Retirement village contracts a 'disappointment'

COMPLAINTS about retirement village contracts have been going on since the early 90s, so will the latest expose drive changes in the industry?

Medicare rebates thaw out for seniors

Medicare rebates thaw out for seniors

THE financial stress of visiting the doctor is about to lifted from your shoulders as the freeze on Medicare rebates are partially unfrozen.

Dementia restraints 'an abuse of human rights'

Dementia restraints 'an abuse of human rights'

UNREGULATED dementia patient physical and medical restraint is still happening and at times it can be deadly.

Mon 26 Jun 2017

RECALL: The supermarket glasses that break in your hands

RECALL: The supermarket glasses that break in your hands

The glassware has been sold at Woolworths and Safeway stores throughout the country since 2016.

Mon 19 Jun 2017

Stop tapping you teeth

Stop tapping you teeth

DENTAL hygiene isn't always about brushing and flossing your teeth - it can also involve giving your teeth and unhealthy tap.

Sat 17 Jun 2017

It’s a clear win in the water stakes

It’s a clear win in the water stakes

Fresh look at our most basic staple shows there’s a lot happening between rain and glass.

Fri 16 Jun 2017

The real reason everybody hates cyclists

The real reason everybody hates cyclists

WHY does a machine that is so simple and so harmless evoke such rage in the community?

Wed 14 Jun 2017

Funding needed to test tailored aged care services

Funding needed to test tailored aged care services

MOVING away from the regimented approach to aged care facility services is being forced upon the industry, but with that comes a need learn how to change.

Tue 13 Jun 2017

Palliative care boost for regional NSW

Palliative care boost for regional NSW

THE NSW Government has announced a record $100 million spend on palliative care services with a major focus on regional communities.

Sun 11 Jun 2017

Tune out to tune into your body, nature

Tune out to tune into your body, nature

SCIENTISTS are recommending setting yourself a goal of 20 minutes to take a walk outside by yourself every day for a week.

Tue 6 Jun 2017

Vaccination for elderly vital as flu season takes hold

Vaccination for elderly vital as flu season takes hold

Older people are at most risk from the influenza virus most easily countered with an annual flu vaccination from your doctor.

Mon 5 Jun 2017

Active Ageing: Anne Boyd is happily running into old age

Active Ageing: Anne Boyd is happily running into old age

The skills of a music academic, classical art music composer and marathon runner come together quite well.

Sun 4 Jun 2017

Fighting the winter blues

Fighting the winter blues

THE early morning and afternoon darkness can be depressing and affect the wellbeing so it is wise to take some simple steps to avoid sinking into depression.

Fri 2 Jun 2017

US company offers young blood to stop ageing

US company offers young blood to stop ageing

A US start-up called Ambrosia is charging $11,000 for blood transfusions from young people to those looking to turn back the clock.

Thu 1 Jun 2017

Government makes staying at home easier for seniors

Government makes staying at home easier for seniors

STAYING in the family home for as long as possible will be a little bit easier from today with the assistance of the Government.

Why this could be best flu buster in winter

Why this could be best flu buster in winter

This might just be the best defense for our elderly against the winter flu.

Late convert trots out again for Bay to Bay

Late convert trots out again for Bay to Bay

A LOVE of running has helped Jon Fogarty become a Terrigal Trotter and take on the Bay to Bay.

Sat 27 May 2017

Reduce anxiety with five incontinence management tips

Reduce anxiety with five incontinence management tips

MANAGING incontinence may simply be a matter of following five health management steps rather than laughing off the condition says Continence Australia.

Thu 25 May 2017

Men's Sheds retooled after funding

Men's Sheds retooled after funding

MEN'S Sheds across Australia are to be the recipients of 123 Federal Government grants totally $400,000.

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