Health

Thu 9 Mar 2017

We're just soy confused

We're just soy confused

It's rare these days for anything pertaining to health and diet to be simple, and here is yet another complicated topic: soy

Wed 8 Mar 2017

Major refurb planned for Coast's first hospital

Major refurb planned for Coast's first hospital

THE Sunny Coast's first hospital is undergoing the biggest shake-up in its history. Find out what will go and what will stay.

Using creative ageing techniques to improve wellbeing

Using creative ageing techniques to improve wellbeing

WHIDDON Group Director of Research and Creative Ageing Expert, Karn Nelson, shares her insights on the links between creativity and wellbeing.

Parkrun contestant, 83, proves age is no excuse

Parkrun contestant, 83, proves age is no excuse

SATURDAY sleep-ins are left behind at John Taylor continues to set Australian and world records.

Embracing technology outside of the bedroom

Embracing technology outside of the bedroom

THE downside to technology for the senior citizen who loves a good night's sleep is - how to switch off?

Tue 7 Mar 2017

What Coast's newest seniors development will have to offer

What Coast's newest seniors development will have to offer

CONSTRUCTION on a major living development for seniors is officially underway on the Sunshine Coast.

Hollywood actor taught life lessons by 93-year-old

Hollywood actor taught life lessons by 93-year-old

AN unplanned meeting between two generations has taught actor and life coach Kurek Ashely a good life lesson.

'Wax off, wax on' to prevent falls

'Wax off, wax on' to prevent falls

TAI CHI can improve balance, flexibility, strength of knee extension and reduce the risk of injury from falling.

Mon 6 Mar 2017

Lismore Women's Festival: What's on this week

Lismore Women's Festival: What's on this week

THERE is so much happening this week as part of the Lismore Women's Festival. Check out the festival program here.

What exactly is 'positive ageing'?

What exactly is 'positive ageing'?

It's a term that's becoming more popular, but what does it mean?

Sun 5 Mar 2017

Sunscreen instructions to change after rise in complaints

Sunscreen instructions to change after rise in complaints

THE Cancer Council will redesign its sunscreen packaging and simplify instructions after a spate of complaints from consumers.

'You may want to marry my husband'

'You may want to marry my husband'

AN AUTHOR who is terminally ill with ovarian cancer, penned a dating profile for her husband - and it’ll warm and break your heart in one foul swoop.

'Little legend' to shave off his mullet for charity

'Little legend' to shave off his mullet for charity

A SEVEN-YEAR-OLD boy plans to shave off his illustrious mullet to raise money for a charity, after his grandmother lost her tongue to cancer.

Learning to rise above our troubles

Learning to rise above our troubles

WE CAN get out of the deepest wells just by never giving up!

Sat 4 Mar 2017

Transplant recipient's wife continues cycle

Transplant recipient's wife continues cycle

WHEN Mary Long struggles to pedal the last hill before Prince Charles Hospital after riding 90km, she tells herself one thing.

REVEALED: 13 cafes and shops inside new Coast hospital

REVEALED: 13 cafes and shops inside new Coast hospital

SAY goodbye to boring hospital food, the new Sunshine Coast University Hospital has plenty of cafes and eateries.

Nationally co-ordinated advocacy services get closer

Nationally co-ordinated advocacy services get closer

AGED care consumer advocacy services are moving towards a nationally consistent model, as the government calls for provider and updates framework.

Post-surgery pain care is vital

Post-surgery pain care is vital

More attention on managing pain can help avoid long-term complications.

Fri 3 Mar 2017

The beautiful reason this blurry photo has gone viral

The beautiful reason this blurry photo has gone viral

A BLURRY photo has gone viral after a grieving mum revealed the poignant reason she cherishes the badly-taken photograph — because it is the only one she has.

Amazing weight loss transformation: 46kg lost in six months

Amazing weight loss transformation: 46kg lost in six months

WHEN Kirby McGregor was told that her obesity was causing swelling on her brain that could erupt into an aneurysm at any time, she knew she had to change.

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