Health
Aged care task force considers all funding options
26 July
Aged care could require more people to pay for themselves if they can as an expert task force considers funding options to secure the sector’s future. But Aged Care Minister Anika Wells promised no changes would be made without public consultation...[Read More]
The Impact of Regular Exercise on Your Mental Well-Being
29 June
Health and fitness go beyond physical well-being; they also play a significant role in maintaining mental and emotional health. Among the various wellness strategies, regular exercise has been proven to have a profound impact on mental...[Read More]
Wellbeing — What It Is and How to Achieve It
11 May
When people come across the term wellbeing, they usually associate it with physical health. However, wellbeing also encompasses other aspects of a person, namely their mental, social and spiritual health. The reason wellbeing is so important is that...[Read More]
How changing your story can change your life | Lori Gottlieb [TED Talk Video]
26 April
Stories help you make sense of your life — but when these narratives are incomplete or misleading, they can keep you stuck instead of providing clarity. In an actionable talk, psychotherapist and advice columnist Lori Gottlieb shows how to...[Read More]
Know the benefits and uses of the Commonwealth Seniors Health Card
30 March
The Commonwealth Seniors Health Card (CSHC) is a government-funded program in Australia that provides eligible seniors with access to a range of healthcare services and concessions. The program is designed to assist seniors in managing the costs...[Read More]
The Secret to a Happy Life — Lessons from 8 Decades of Research | Robert Waldinger [TED Talk Video]
29 March
The happiest and healthiest people are those who have warm connections with others, says psychiatrist Robert Waldinger, who leads the Harvard Study of Adult Development — one of the longest-running studies of adult life ever conducted....[Read More]
Staying fit and active ‘best way to stave off dementia’
22 February
Staying active throughout adulthood could help stave off dementia though even smaller bouts of exercise may help, British research suggests. A long-term study found that people who exercise as they age are more likely to have good brain health than...[Read More]
Medicare to undergo major funding overhaul
25 January
Nurses, paramedics and allied health professionals will soon be included in the delivery of primary care as Medicare faces the biggest overhaul in its 40-year history. Labor is preparing to open up Medicare to a wider range of medical professionals...[Read More]
Helping others can help you
4 January
It’s common knowledge that showing kindness or compassion is good. However, are you aware that being helpful also benefits your mental health? In this post, we’ll examine some key advantages of showing kindness to others. 1. It improves one’s...[Read More]
States ramp up pressure for Medicare fix
4 January
Victoria and NSW have banded together to ramp up pressure on the federal government to overhaul Australia’s ailing primary care network through national cabinet this year. Visiting a newly opened urgent primary care clinic, Premier Daniel Andrews...[Read More]
Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions (and how to help make them come true)
29 December
Whether New Year’s resolutions involve losing weight, eating healthier, exercising more, paying off debt, reducing time spent on social media, travelling or something else. Making New Year’s resolutions is fantastic, but it means nothing until...[Read More]
Why Having Fun Is the Secret to a Healthier Life [TED Talk Video]
28 December
Have you had your daily dose of fun? It’s not just enjoyable, it’s also essential for your health and happiness, says science journalist Catherine Price. She proposes a new definition of fun — what she calls “true fun” — and shares...[Read More]
The Importance of Taking a Break During the Festive Season
21 December
There are countless countdowns everywhere, whether it’s for Christmas or the new year, and yet, when the festive season happens, it always comes as a bit of a surprise. Some people experience a touch of panic and get lost in the holiday rush....[Read More]
How Your Memory Works — and Why Forgetting Is Totally OK [TED Talk Video]
30 November
Have you ever misplaced something you were just holding? Completely blanked on a famous actor’s name? Walked into a room and immediately forgot why? Neuroscientist Lisa Genova digs into two types of memory failures we regularly experience...[Read More]
What You Can Do to Prevent Alzheimer’s [TED Talk Video]
16 November
Alzheimer’s doesn’t have to be your brain’s destiny, says neuroscientist and author of “Still Alice,” Lisa Genova. She shares the latest science investigating the disease — and some promising research on what each of us can do to...[Read More]