An online course designed to curb negative thinking has had strong results in helping people reduce the time they spend ruminating and worrying, a new study from University of New South Wales Sydney has shown. The study was ...
Aug 30, 2023
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The more people take up private health insurance, the less pressure on the public hospital system, including shorter waiting lists for surgery. That's one of the key messages we've been hearing from government and the private ...
Aug 28, 2023
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The "social determinants of health" is a fancy way of describing a simple idea: that a person's health is influenced not just by what they eat or do but also by social factors.
Aug 21, 2023
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Increasing the rate of paid maternity leave, so it is tied to prior earnings, rather than just increasing the time off work, could lead to better and fairer outcomes for Australian families.
Aug 16, 2023
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A national Australian tax on sugary drinks could prevent more than 500,000 dental cavities and increase health equity over 10 years, a Monash University-led study has found.
Jul 24, 2023
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A survey of more than 1,000 refugees has shown only permanent protection visas are linked to mental health and social benefits.
Jul 17, 2023
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Professor Daniel Hermens, who leads the Longitudinal Adolescent Brain Study (LABS) at UniSC's Thompson Institute, has published research in the journal Futures suggesting the future of preventative mental health could lie ...
Jul 5, 2023
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In most cases, pain and fever relief is as simple as a trip to your local supermarket for some paracetamol or ibuprofen.
Jun 27, 2023
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Most older Australians would prefer to remain in their home for as long as possible, but few consider age-friendly modifications that reduce safety risks and ensure they avoid injuries during their golden years, according ...
May 23, 2023
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For many parents, the reality of juggling the demands of caring responsibilities on their time, energy and resources leaves them with little time to take care of their own well-being. This can result in "parental burnout."
May 22, 2023
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