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Alzheimer’s: Reducing Risk and Prevention | Features 
Alzheimer’s is a disease most of us dread, especially if we’ve seen parents or other close relatives go through it, which many of us have.
Chronic disease leading cause of premature death | News 
In 2007, more than 80% of all premature deaths were due to chronic disease, according to a report released by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
Lung cancer in women bucks national trend | News
Lung cancer in women bucks national trend towards reduced cancer death rates. But more men still dying of bowel cancer, as screening languishes.
The truth about depression | Features
The first thing I want to say about depression is that – in my view – both the word ‘depression’ and the use of antidepressant medication should be reserved for the small number of people who suffer from a chemical imbalance in the brain.
Illness prevention programs save lives | News
The National Heart Foundation of Australia has welcomed a new report proving that illness prevention programs save lives and provide value for money.
Brain cells determine obesity – not lack of will power | News
An international study has discovered the reason why some people who eat a high-fat diet remain slim, yet others pile on the weight.
Junk food tax must fund price cuts for healthy foods | News
The Obesity Policy Coalition has responded to the Assessing Cost-Effectiveness in Prevention report (ACE-Prevention) by supporting the recommendation of a 10% junk food tax, but only if it was implemented in concert with subsidies to reduce the cost of healthy foods.
Relieve yourself of stress and despair | Features
No doubt, you have heard of Eckhart Tolle’s teachings since his appearance on the Oprah Show. The Release Technique shows you the simple and practical way to find/be your true self.
Nature’s bone builders | Features
August 1st to 7th was National Healthy Bones week, which is an initiative between Dairy Australia and Osteoporosis Australia to raise awareness of the disease – and the importance of eating three servings a day of calcium-rich foods such as dairy products to build and maintain a strong skeletal system.
Exercise trims depression from heavy hearts | News
At least half of all heart attack victims are suffering from depression 12 months after hospitalisation but a simple exercise regime can reduce the anguish, a new study by Victoria University (VU) has found.
Scientists home in on new bowel cancer gene | Features
Scientists have identified a region of DNA that appears to be involved in the development of pre-cancerous bowel growths (polyps) and that may contain a gene involved in the progression of bowel cancer.
Hand on heart – it’s time to call it quits | News
A new report released recently discredits the commonly held belief that heart conditions only affect older men.
Urgent action needed on public dental health | News
Urgent action on public dental services is required to ensure all Australians have access to ‘first world’ standards of oral health care, according to the Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (AHHA).
National binge drinking campaign to support Indigenous youth | News
The first of a number of community events around the nation focusing on Indigenous youth has started, as part of the Rudd Government’s National Binge Drinking Campaign.
Hidden group with preventable health problems | News
A new study has found a high rate of preventable health problems among older Australians who are relying on home and community care services in order to remain in their homes and independent.
Exercise could help prevent fibromyalgia | Features
A person’s weight and the amount of time they spend exercising may affect their future risk of developing the chronic pain syndrome fibromyalgia.
Hospital focus could ruin health improvements | News
Primary health care organisations need real teeth, real funding and real opportunity to change the system to achieve improvements in health care delivery, access and services to patients, said Australian General Practice Network (AGPN) Chair Dr Emil Djakic.
Study shows stress and stroke unrelated | News
New research has revealed that stressful life events are unlikely to cause stroke. Researchers set out to determine the relationship between life events and subarachnoid haemorrhage – the most lethal type of stroke, that is most often due to rupture of aneurysms (‘blisters’) of the blood vessels in the brain.
Nicotine replacement therapy helps smokers | News
The Australian Self-Medication Industry (ASMI), the industry body representing non-prescription consumer healthcare products has called on the Federal Government to embrace Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) as part of its package to help reduce smoking rates.
Diet linked to dementia risk | Features
People who eat lots of nuts, fish, poultry, salad dressing, tomatoes and green vegetables, while avoiding high levels of fatty dairy products, red meats and butter, appear to be less likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease, US scientists have shown.
Government criticised for diabetes plan | News
Allied Health Professions Australia (AHPA) has commended the Federal Government for its new funding initiatives to promote allied health in rural and regional areas but is disappointed with the lack of consultation over increased funding for diabetes care.
Prevention back on the health reform agenda | News
Prevention is back in the spotlight with the announcement by the Minister for Health and Aging, Nicola Roxon, that twelve local government areas have been selected to pilot community based approaches to tackling obesity under the $72m Healthy Communities program, according to the Australian Chronic Disease Prevention Alliance.
96% of working age people report health risk factors | News
Nearly all working age people reported at least one health risk factor, and three quarters reported multiple health risk factors, according to a report released recently by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
National herbalists support regulation | Features
The National Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA) comes out firmly in support of the former President of the AMA, Dr Kerryn Phelps’ in her call for the regulation of natural therapists.
What happened to prevention? | News
The Public Health Association of Australia (PHAA) is disappointed that the Rudd-Abbott debate hardly touched on prevention and other areas such as mental health, chronic disease, ageing and remedying inequities.
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All About U Australia (QLD)All About U is a well established concept, designed to tackle all areas of you and your families wellbeing. The concept offers … - The directory »
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