The surprising link between clutter and wellbeing
A new Cochrane review has found that decluttering and reducing hazards around the home can significantly reduce the risk of falls for older people by around a quarter. The review analyzed 22 studies, including data on more than 8,000 older people living in the...
Endone: your questions answered
Oxycodone, also known by the brand name Endone, is a potent opioid medication commonly prescribed for pain in Australia. But new evidence from an Australian study shows it’s time to rethink its use for more effective pain management and greater patient safety. Ahead...
Why vaping is bad for your health
What’s in a vape? Why are vapes addictive? Do all vapes contain nicotine? When it comes to vaping, there’s no shortage of confusion. To date, details about exactly what they contain, what’s legal and what’s not, have been sketchy, but that’s all about to change. In...
Weight loss treatments and strategies
Eat less, move more and let willpower take care of the rest is the old-fashioned approach for weight loss management. But as the growing global obesity crisis proves, obesity treatment isn’t that simple. That’s why General Practitioner and obesity expert Dr...
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What is a women’s health physio?
You’ve heard of a personal trainer and a vocal coach, but exactly what is a women’s health physio? “More commonly known as a physio in pelvic health, a women’s health physiotherapist has further training in the areas of continence and pelvic health,” explains physio...
Do you have Nomophobia?
Nomophobia is a form of anxiety you may not have heard of, but know exactly how it feels. Where’s your phone right now? Wherever it is, chances are your phone is within easy reach and you wouldn’t leave the room without it. Standard. But for some of us, that sense of...
DEAF CONNECT: AGEING WELL
In-home care and support in Auslan for Deaf seniors – supporting healthy and active ageing Deaf Connect is an approved provider of Home Care Packages. We work with you, respecting your language, culture and identity. Ageing Well supports Deaf seniors through:...
