When most of us picture malnutrition, we imagine someone who looks visibly frail or unwell. That mental image is part of the problem. In reality, malnutrition q...
Many people begin worrying about ageing when everyday resilience changes. From energy levels to how the body feels from head to toe, everything seems different....
At least 1.2 million Australians are currently aging in place, which means they’re living in their own homes, being supported by our aged care system. This is t...
When the days get shorter, it’s common for our moods to take a dip staying active is important— not only for physical health but our mental wellbeing.
A majo...
Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic health condition which causes pain and swelling in your joints.
According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare...
Around 3.6 million Australians suffer from hearing loss. While age-related factors are the most common cause, more than one-third of Australians with hearing l...
Bedwetting occurs when a child doesn’t wake up during the night when they need to pass urine. While it is common for children six years and under to wet the be...
For people who see growing old in negative terms, anti-ageing treatments are understandably attractive when they claim to reverse the signs of ageing and preven...
Deciding to see a doctor can be easy when you have an obvious injury or illness. But when to comes to preventing health problems, making a decision may be more ...
Touch and massage are much more than just a feel-good way to be nice to people and pamper yourself. There is a body of research that shows they can achieve pers...
