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Mental health and ageing research boost | News 
Dementia care and mental health treatments are two areas that will benefit from an injection of $125.7 million into health and medical research, announced by Minister for Mental Health and Ageing Mark Butler.
Aged care reforms a stepping stone | News
The national peak body representing not-for-profit aged and community care providers welcomes the Federal Government’s moves to reform aged care.
Worrying helps heart patients | News
Australian researchers have made the surprising finding that patients who are worriers are likely to be better off after being hospitalised with an acute heart condition.
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).
Uncovering early stages of Alzheimer’s disease | News
A major Australian study has provided new insights into the loss of structure in regions of the brain and its potential association with Alzheimer’s Disease.
Australia on cancer collision course | News
A leading international cancer expert has warned that Australia is on a cancer collision course, with a huge spike in cancer cases expected within the next 20 years unless action is taken on the growing obesity epidemic.
Existing health care falling short | News
Good health is about thriving; not just surviving says Dr Martin Harvey. He says much of today’s healthcare is focused on treatment of symptoms when equal priority should be given to whole body wellbeing through pro-active consideration of health and lifestyle issues.
New project to aid disease protection and diagnosis | News
CSIRO has launched a new collaborative research cluster in Melbourne focused on establishing a ‘biobank’ of blood samples to be used in advancing research into the prediction and early diagnosis of diseases such as Alzheimer’s and cancer.
Pilot study finds regular brain exercises key to healthy ageing | News
Just two hours of brain exercises a week can markedly improve a person’s mental capacity and help fight age-related memory loss according to a recent study by Alzheimer’s Australia WA.
Nintendo Wii could prevent elderly falls | News
The Nintendo Wii Balance Board could be a far cheaper alternative than professional diagnostic tests for clinicians to prevent falls in the elderly and those with neurological conditions such as stroke and Parkinson’s disease, a new study reveals.
$50,000 grant to assist diabetes research project | News
A research project into exercise as a treatment for diabetes is one of two University of Canberra projects awarded ACT Government grants totalling $90,000.
Too much exercise could increase arthritis | Features 
Middle-aged men and women who engage in high levels of physical activity may be unknowingly causing damage to their knees and increasing their risk for osteoarthritis, according to a study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
Harvard study highlights obesity health risk to women | Features
A new study by Harvard School of Public Health (HSPH) and Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) researchers has found that, among a large study population of women who lived until at least age 70, being overweight in mid-life was associated with having more health problems later in life, including multiple chronic diseases, and impaired cognitive function, physical function and mental health.
Probiotic Feature: It’s a gut feeling | Features
I like to think of myself as a pretty chilled out guy who manages to enjoy life and take everything at a steady pace. But the reality is, I am just as guilty as the next person when it comes to trying to fit too much into my life, which is definitely detrimental to my health.
$4 million for new dementia package | News
Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot has announced a $4 million package for additional dementia research, information and support for people living with dementia and their carers.
New side effects found in statins | Features
They have been hailed as wonder drugs — lowering cholesterol and helping heart patients recover their health — but side effects of some statin therapies may be loss of muscle mass and premature fatigue, especially in older people, the largest patient group taking them.
Targets for tackling kidney disease | News
Rural and remote health practitioners around Australia are being updated about new treatment and management guidelines for patients who have developed chronic kidney disease and diabetic retinopathy which can prevent deterioration and optimise health.
Call for cardiovascular health checks | News
Four leading health charities have called for the implementation of a national program of regular cardiovascular health checks, saying it could prevent thousands of premature deaths and ease pressure on hospitals by better identifying people at high risk of developing disease and ensuring they received the needed treatment and on-going care.
Over 35 million people have Alzheimer’s worldwide | News
More than 35 million people worldwide will have dementia in 2010, according to the 2009 World Alzheimer’s Report from Alzheimer’s Disease International (ADI). The new report was released on September 21st, which is World Alzheimer’s Day.
Men need to change lifestyle to live longer over 50 | Features
Middle aged men who smoke, have high blood pressure and raised cholesterol levels can expect a 10–15 year shorter life expectancy from age 50 compared with men without these risk factors.
Psychologists welcome overhaul of health | News
Australian psychologists have welcomed the wide-ranging recommendations contained in the Government’s three recent reports on the restructuring of health services in Australia.
Eliminating unnecessary surgery | News
A new more accurate way of diagnosing the severity of osteoarthritis with less invasive surgery is being developed by Queensland University of Technology biomedical engineer Hayley Moody.
New trial supports community nursing | News
With almost half the adult population obese or overweight and even more making unhealthy lifestyle choices involving alcohol and tobacco, Australia is facing a crisis of premature death and rising health costs, a fact highlighted this week in the federal government’s National Primary Health Care Strategy.
$1.2m for veteran health and wellbeing projects | News
Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Alan Griffin has announced more than $1.2 million in funding to support 78 health and wellbeing initiatives for veterans and their families across Australia.
Natural therapies create a buzz at Health Conference | Features
Many new insights into improving health through natural therapies were shared at this year’s Natural Health Conference and Expo, which focused on cancer, allergies, fertility and menopause.
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