Jul 5, 2023 | Gastrointestinal Health
Something unusual is happening to liver cancer rates globally, especially in developed nations such as Australia. While the incidence of many other cancers tends to be decreasing – as we get a better handle on risk factors like alcohol and tobacco use –...
Jul 5, 2023 | Addictions, Quit Smoking
Australia is a global success story when it comes to reducing rates of smoking – in 1998 nearly 30 per cent of people smoked, while three decades later that figure has been cut to 13 per cent. But in just the past decade, the number of people trying out or using...
Jul 5, 2023 | Exercise and Fitness, Self Care
What are you supposed to be doing right now? If you’re procrastinating, you’re not alone, but a new research piece into the health habits of procrastinators may be the nudge you need to get yourself into gear. A group of researchers has found that...
Jul 5, 2023 | Cardiovascular Health, Healthy Eating, Healthy Living
It may be delicious, but Australians (and most people around the world) tend to eat too much salt. Overwhelmingly, our high salt consumption of around 10 grams a day per person, double what the World Health Organisation recommends, is because of highly processed foods...
Jul 4, 2023 | Men's Health, Mental Health
For Chris, now 47, perinatal depression became a reality after his partner Suzi discovered she was pregnant with their first child. Here, he shares his story of what it feels like to suffer from perinatal depression and post-natal depression as a father. I never...
Jun 30, 2023 | Mental Health, Recreational Drugs
The ABC’s Dr Norman Swan discusses what you need to know about an emerging Australian approach to using MDMA and psilocybin in conjunction with specialised psychotherapy for treatment resistant post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and treatment resistant...
Jun 28, 2023 | Diet and Weightloss, Healthy Living
Obesity is a medical condition, affecting millions of people across the world. It is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as having a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher.1 To shed light on this complex condition we spoke with General Practitioner and...
Jun 28, 2023 | Healthy Living, Kids and Teens Health
Whether waiting by the door at home or wedged into a parka pocket, hand sanitiser is a great tool to help reduce the spread of germs this winter. Here’s a few tips about using hand sanitiser. How often should I clean my hands? The most important times are after...
Jun 13, 2023 | Babies and Pregnancy, Men's Health
New research by PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety And Depression Australia) reveals the mixed emotions many first-time fathers and fathers-to-be feel. Eighty-five per cent of the 4,400 Australian men who completed the survey over a year-long period (until December 2022) felt...
Jun 13, 2023 | Cardiovascular Health, Men's Health
Men’s Health Week (12 to 18 June) is a timely reminder that talking about health can save your life. “Men see health differently to women and may not consider something a problem until it affects their functioning,” Dr Suzette Pyke, a GP from the Sunshine Coast...
