The mindful way to manage stress among elite athletes
Just like the saying, 'when the going gets tough, the tough get going', elite athletes are known for their stamina and determination. But nearly a third of professional athletes struggle with mental health.
Now, a...
What happens if you want access to voluntary assisted dying but your nursing home...
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Voluntary assisted dying is now lawful in all Australian states. There is also widespread community support for it.
Yet some residential institutions, such as hospices and aged-care facilities, are obstructing access despite the law not specifying whether...
Simple Swaps: 5 Easy Ways To Avoid Overeating
Avoiding overeating is about more than swapping full cream for low fat milk or sugar for stevia. Often, when we make such swaps, we end up feeling unsatisfied and robbed of flavour, which can...
As flu cases surge, vaccination may offer some bonus protection from COVID as well
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After virtually disappearing for two years, influenza is back and rapidly sweeping across Australia – and the world.
So far this year, there have been more than 15,000 flu cases in New South Wales alone,...
Read Caron Post Treatment Program Reviews
When reading reviews of After Drug Rehab Treatment Centres, you might think that all people are the same. Everyone has their own opinion, and everyone has their own set of experiences to share but...
Cases are high and winter is coming. We need to stop ignoring COVID
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In a poll conducted by the Guardian in August of 2021 about the number of deaths Australians would be willing to accept as restrictions eased, only 3% of respondents felt that 5,000 or more...
COVID made things taste weird, now ‘Paxlovid mouth’ sounds disgusting. What causes dysgeusia?
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Loss or alteration of taste (dysgeusia) is a common symptom of COVID. It’s also a side effect of several illnesses and medications, including Paxlovid, the new antiviral medication to treat COVID infection.
Although it...
Voluntary assisted dying will soon be legal in all states. Here’s what’s just happened...
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The last state in Australia, New South Wales, has today passed its voluntary assisted dying bill. This means the vast majority of the population now lives in a jurisdiction where voluntary assisted dying is, or...
GPs are abandoning bulk billing. What does this mean for affordable family medical care?
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GPs have been sounding the alarm over rising costs of providing care – compounded by the pandemic and more complex demands. Many have said they are abandoning bulk billing, the Medicare scheme that pays doctors a...
NDIS and Assistance with Daily Life
The NDIS is the National Disability Insurance Scheme, which was introduced in 2013 to offer support and care for Australians with disabilities. It is a government-funded scheme that provides support for people living with...
