Computer users often develop aches and pains. Avoid discomfort by setting up your workstation according to ergonomic principles.
arthritis
Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is the most common form of dementia. Find out all you need to know, including what causes it and whether it can be prevented.
Hallucinations and false ideas in dementia
People with dementia sometimes experience hallucinations and delusions which seem real to them, but there are ways that families and carers can deal with them.
Dementia: what is it?
Dementia affects thinking, behaviour and the ability to perform everyday tasks. This article describes some early signs of dementia, who gets dementia and emphasises the importance of a timely medical diagnosis.
Vascular dementia
Vascular dementia is a general term that describes problems with reasoning, planning, judgement, memory and other thinking skills.
Brain ageing and dementia
Discover how the brain changes as we age and learn about the differences between normal ageing, mild cognitive impairment and dementia.
Osteoporosis: what it does to your bones
In osteoporosis your bones are thin and brittle, and can break more easily. Find out what causes osteoporosis and how to prevent it.
Neuropathic pain
Find out all about neuropathic pain, nerve pain, which is usually described as a shooting, stabbing or burning pain, with myDr.com.au.
Osteoporosis treatment options
Osteoporosis treatment choices (including medicines and lifestyle measures) are based on your age, sex, general health, the severity of your osteoporosis and the likelihood of you breaking a bone.
Symptoms and causes of Cataracts
A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens in the eye, which interferes with vision. Cataracts are common in older people and can be treated with cataract surgery.
