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How medications impact women differently than men — the new model for meds
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A short walk could literally change your life — here’s why
The sun is out, the sky is blue and you’re indoors — the thought of going for a walk is both a source of guilt and... -
Are heavy periods a ‘normal’ part of ageing?
In Australia, HMB is defined as excessive blood loss during a period that compromises physical, emotional, social and... -
What time of day is best to beat diabetes?
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The surprising link between blood pressure and dementia
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Senior patients were more likely to be prescribed older medicines following stroke
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Weight stability could be the key to a longer life, research found
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How to stay healthy at 100 years of age
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A worm to catch diabetes?
New research conducted in Australia may have opened the door for people at risk of type two diabetes. -
24/7 nursing milestone attained in aged care homes
The Minister for Aged Care Anika Wells thanked ‘the nurses who voted with their feet and returned to aged care’. -
New COVID-19 variant ‘Eris’ and its potential impact on Aged Care
Ryan Gregory, professor of integrative biology at the University of Guelph in Ontario dubbed the new variant... -
79-year-old George Krams is the sign of a life worth living
George set a Guinness World Record in 1982 for maintaining sign language at or above 45 words per minute for 35 hours... -
The impact of oral health won’t stop at the mouth — how six minutes might help
Signs to look out for include extended gum bleeding, receding gums and loose teeth. While periodontitis can’t be... -
The dementia diet: Mediterranean meals
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Risk factors for Alzheimer’s disease ‘significantly higher’ in transgender, non-binary population
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The risk facing Australia’s ‘cardiac outback’
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World-first ‘Master of Breast Cancer’ academic cautions women over 40
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How texting has enhanced our loved ones’ aged care experience
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Chess and crossword puzzles keep dementia risk in check
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National Diabetes Week 2023: the Great Debates
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