Health
How to protect yourself against bushfire smoke this summer
It's bushfire season. So you might be wondering about the best way to protect yourself from the health impacts of smoke.
Dec 28, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
'A very hard road ahead' for China as COVID-19 cases spiral
Nearly three years after it was first identified in China, the coronavirus is now spreading through the vast country. Experts predict difficult months ahead for its 1.4 billion people.
Dec 23, 2022
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Health
Drinking alcohol this Christmas and New Year? These medicines really don't mix
A glass or two of champagne with Christmas lunch. A cool crisp beer at the beach. Some cheeky cocktails with friends to see in the New Year. There seem to be so many occasions to unwind with an alcoholic drink this summer.
Dec 22, 2022
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Medical economics
Elderly and poor most likely to miss appointments: Study
A new study has found that people over the age of 85 and those of lower socioeconomic status are the most likely to miss NHS appointments, with common reasons including transport issues, forgetfulness and family commitments.
Dec 22, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Why do people feel lonely at Christmas? Here's what the research says
Christmas is said to be a time for connecting with friends, family and having fun. But it can also be time of loneliness. Indeed, the results of a 2018 survey looking at loneliness during Christmas time in the UK revealed ...
Dec 20, 2022
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Should we move our loved one with dementia into a nursing home? Six things to consider when making this tough decision
Almost 400,000 Australians are living with dementia. A million or more family members and friends care for and support them. About two-thirds of people with dementia live in the community.
Dec 20, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
The flu is back: Here's how to get through it
Four years ago, a sudden fever, sore throat, and body aches typically pointed toward one common—and unwelcome—seasonal illness: the flu.
Dec 20, 2022
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Medical economics
Rise in seniors, people with non‑acute medical issues being left at emergency departments
They are usually older, tend to be women, are often living with dementia and are increasingly being taken to emergency rooms by family members or friends having trouble caring for them.
Dec 19, 2022
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Gerontology & Geriatrics
'Exercise snacking' could be a revolutionary new approach to fitness
Deakin University academics have developed a new approach to health and fitness that could revolutionize the way older Australians exercise and improve their sense of well-being.
Dec 19, 2022
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Medical economics
Clinicians reluctant in providing telehealth care to older adults, national survey finds
A sweeping national survey of doctors, nurses and other healthcare providers reveals that nearly 60 percent believe it's "dangerous" to provide telehealth to older adults due to patients' medical complexities, while another ...
Dec 15, 2022
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