03 May 2012
IT IS normal to forget things from time to time and it’s normal to become somewhat more forgetful as you age but how much forgetfulness is too much? How can you tell whether your memory lapses are within the scope of normal ageing or are a symptom of something more serious?
01 May 2012
THE clock is running for anyone wanting to benefit from the new telehealth pilot projects designed to be supported by the National Broadband Network.
02 Apr 2012
LOTS of us associate April Fool’s Day with jokes and pranks, however, April Falls Day is no laughing matter as it’s all about raising awareness to help prevent falls.
Every year, more than 27,000 people are hospitalised, while 400 individuals aged 65 years or older die due to falls.
26 Mar 2012
GENERAL practitioners struggle with treating osteoarthritis, which affects about 2 million Australians, but they shouldn’t have to.
Osteoarthritis is the most common type of joint disorder. It can affect all of the joint tissues (including bone, ligaments, muscle and synovium) not just cartilage.
15 Mar 2012
IT MAY be too hot outside to contemplate a steaming bowl of chicken soup but with winter looming just the prospect of coughs and colds can be enough to make us shiver. Long renowned for its ability to soothe the symptoms of colds and influenza, chicken soup is just one of a long list of foods which can boost the immune system.
The age-old remedy was tested by University of Nebraska medical centre researcher Stephen Rennard using his wife’s recipe, with the results showing chicken soup does slow cold symptoms. It’s thought the combination of chicken...
09 Mar 2012
WHETHER it’s the scent of freshly baked bread, the aroma of newly cut grass, a waft of freshly brewed coffee or a whiff of tantalising perfume, floods of memories, a change in mood and an emotional response can all be triggered in an instant – by our sense of smell.
From the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Persians to the modern day perfume industry, the links between scent...
09 Mar 2012
SOME of us might think snoring is just a noisy problem when asleep, however, it can sometimes be associated with more serious long-term health problems and only 5% of us who snore seek medical advice for it.
02 Mar 2012
MOST of us enjoy the company of conventional pets like dogs and cats, while others prefer something a bit left of centre – such as rodents – and it’s close contact with these creatures that may be a fatal blow to our health.
A case report published in the Medical Journal of Australia this month revealed a 26-year-old Adelaide woman contracted a potentially fatal illness called the Streptobacillus moniliformis infection, or rat bite fever, after close contact with her pet rats.
17 Feb 2012
IT’S not just about getting eight hours sleep; the key to a good night’s shuteye is quality, not quantity. SuperLiving spoke to Sleep Disorders Australia’s Ron Edmiston to find out more about the importance of a quality slumber.
14 Feb 2012
BRUXISM is the formal name for the involuntary clenching of the jaw and gnashing of the teeth, especially during sleep. It’s a habit that varies in intensity and can have a major effect on oral and dental health before the problem is even recognised.
