A comprehensive 5-year plan is underway to put Australians at the forefront of managing and enhancing their personal health and well-being through digital advancements. The
The mechanisms by which antidepressants and other emotion-focused medications work could be reconsidered due to an important new breakthrough in the understanding of how the
When it comes to emergency departments, having enough nurse staffing on duty can make a critical difference in patient outcomes, a new study suggests. Published
As we grow older, it’s natural to experience occasional moments of word-fumbling or forgetfulness. For many, these instances can spark concerns about cognitive decline or
While driving independence remains cherished among many older Australians, age-related changes can affect driving abilities, raising concerns about road safety. Professor Kaarin Anstey, an expert
Sixty-three newly graduated Registered and Enrolled Nurses are stepping into the aged care sector following their completion of the Aged & Community Care Providers Association
A study led by researchers at UNSW Sydney has shed light on the concerning link between prescription opioid use and serious falls among adults, revealing
A recent study by Pool Advisor has uncovered concerning trends regarding drowning deaths in Australia, with elderly Australians aged 65 and over identified as the
In a move to combat heart disease in Australia, Australian Eggs has partnered with Hearts4Heart. Together, they aim to raise awareness and dispel misconceptions about
It’s official. Getting the recommended 7-9 hours of sleep a night is currently out of reach for almost one-third of the population as Flinders University
Encouraging the elderly to move more and sit less can have a profound impact on their overall healthcare. Now, a study by health scientists at
For older women, rapid weight loss can sometimes signal more than just shedding pounds. It may hint at underlying health issues and pose risks like