Hiking for all kinds of health
A desire to spend more time outdoors as an adult led to Kate Gibson starting to hike and then creating a business from it. Read More...
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Pause on HealthLink fees – for now
Electronic health messaging provider HealthLink has paused the rollout of new fees following backlash from general practices. Read More...
Better diagnosis key to new autism strategy
A first-of-its-kind national strategy to improve the lives of people living with autism will be underpinned by better identification, assessment and diagnosis of the condition. Read More...
Doctors need more ADHD training
Supporting people with ADHD should be a national priority backed by more training for GPs and other health professionals, leading ADHD experts have said. Read More...
Is enough being done to support bulk billing?
West Australian GPs have one of the lowest bulk billing rates in the country, according to a new independent analysis. Read More...
New skin cancer campaign takes flight
Invisible UV rays are being brought to life in a new skin cancer awareness campaign with a pointed message for young people about the importance of sun protection. Read More...
Resistance exercise is medicine
Muscle strength is an indicator of human vitality. It fluctuates throughout the day, following a circadian pattern, and it also changes across the lifespan. Muscle strength increases up until about 25-35 years of age after which it plateaus and then declines at a rate of about 10% per decade after the fifth decade of life. The rate of decline can differ based on patient gender and the muscle group assessed. Read More...
Effects of menopause on women’s health, wellbeing and productivity in Australia
Several studies have recognised the menopausal symptoms such as joint pains, hot flushes and low morale impact significantly on the lives of women. Doctors need to appreciate the needs of individual women transitioning to menopause and perimenopause and assist in education, managing symptoms as they age. Read More...