Nov 12, 2024 | Healthy Living, What We're Talking About
What makes a good retirement? And how to retire happy? I’ve been researching the lives of “silver backpackers”: Japanese seniors who embark on a later-life journey of self-discovery. Many experienced Japan’s high-growth economy, characterised by rigid gender roles....
Nov 8, 2024 | Aboriginal Health, What We're Talking About
It’s estimated almost 1.9 million Australians have diabetes, and numbers are growing. Between 2013 and 2023, the total number of people known to be living with diabetes across the country rose by 32%. As is the case for a range of health conditions, diabetes...
Nov 5, 2024 | Mental Health, What We're Talking About
Depression is common and can affect people at any stage of life. While many of us may experience depressive episodes during our younger years, it’s increasingly recognised that depression can also emerge for the first time in older adults. Here, Professor Kelly...
Nov 1, 2024 | Exercise and Fitness, Kids and Teens Health
The mental health benefits of exercise for adults are well known, easing depression and reducing anxiety. Now, emerging research highlights its rising importance for kids’ mental health. Staying active could be key to safeguarding and enhancing young people’s...
Oct 25, 2024 | Allergy, Colds and Flu, Seasonal Health
Hay fever (also called allergic rhinitis) affects 24% of Australians. Symptoms include sneezing, a runny nose (which may feel blocked or stuffy) and itchy eyes. People can also experience an itchy nose, throat or ears. But COVID is still spreading, and other viruses...
Oct 10, 2024 | What We're Talking About, Women's Health
Vitamin patches are trending on social media and advertised in posts and podcasts. With patches marketed for sleep, detox, immunity and hangovers, they are being talked up as near magical fix-all stickers. Manufacturers claim they are easy-to-use, convenient and...
Oct 3, 2024 | Women's Health
As many as 50 million people now have a record of their menstrual cycle on their personal devices. But how much should we rely on our period tracker for reliable and accurate information about menstruation and fertility? Some apps are free, and some make you pay. All...
Oct 3, 2024 | Exercise and Fitness, What We're Talking About
Bradley Elliott, University of Westminster Though we know exercise is important for our overall health, and that more is typically better, many of us don’t have hours a day to devote to working out. This might be why fitness regimes like high-intensity interval...
Oct 3, 2024 | The Third Act
What is perimenopause? Perimenopause is a natural part of a woman’s life. It’s the stage before your final period (menopause) when your body is transitioning to the end of its reproductive years. You can still get pregnant during this time. When does perimenopause...
Sep 26, 2024 | Colds and Flu, What We're Talking About
Treasure McGuire, The University of Queensland In the depths of winter we are more at risk of succumbing to viral respiratory infections – from annoying sore throat, common cold and sinusitis, to the current resurgence of respiratory syncytial virus (RSV),...
