Advanced Australia: The Politics of Ageing
Mark Butler has produced an excellently researched book on one of the most pressing issues confronting Australia today.
Australians concerned about retirement
A new poll from The Australian National University (ANU) on ageing and money has found many Australians are worried about their retirement and ability afford a comfortable life after leaving the workforce.
Variations in longevity across Europe
Wide and stubborn variations in longevity have persisted across Europe over the past 20 years, indicates research published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health.
New Aged care complaints translated resources
There is a new addition to the range of translated resources being offered by the Aged Care Complaints Commission.
$22.7 million lost to dating scams in 2015
Last year, 2,620 Australians reported losing almost $23 million to dating and romance scams to the ACCC.
Group memberships after retirement linked to longer life
Membership of social groups, such as book clubs or church groups, after retirement is linked to a longer life, with the impact on health and wellbeing similar to that of regular exercise.
Urinary incontinence can be a problem for women of all ages, but there is a cure
Urinary incontinence is urine leakage from a loss of bladder control that mainly affects women after childbirth. But it can happen to anyone. Around 37% of Australian women have some form of the condition compared to 13% of Australian men.
Cooking at home = Prescription for healthy weight
More than half Australian adults are unhappy with their weight, with many wanting to eat better, trim portion sizes and cook at home more.
Relationships more beneficial to women than men
Women in relationships have better overall health compared to their single counterparts; for men, their overall health is not influenced by their relationship status.
One in three pedestrian deaths aged over 70
Police are urging pedestrians and motorists to be on the alert for each other following a significant number of recent pedestrian fatalities.
10 tips for heart healthy living
For Heart Month international and National Heart Research Day, 14 February, Dr Joanna McMillan - a leading Dieticians, Nutritionist, TV personality presents her healthy heart tips.
Next generation of banknotes
At the 50th anniversary of decimal currency, the Reserve Bank has announced that the first of Australia's next generation of banknotes, the new $5, will be issued from 1 September 2016.
Improved diabetes control with new diet
Adelaide researchers have developed a diet and exercise program, highly effective in reducing the burden of type 2 diabetes, with an average 40 per cent reduction in medication levels.
Legislation for choice in aged home care
Older Australians will have greater choice and control over their aged care services under proposed changes to aged care legislation.
Wash all supermarket produce- food researcher
Pre-washed supermarket fruit and vegetables should be washed again to remove all traces of pathogenic bugs, says a Victoria University food researcher.
Australia's corruption score on the rise
Australia has dropped further from the top 10 of least corrupt countries in the world.
Close the Gap - renewed commitment needed
Political parties have been called on to renew their commitment to closing the unacceptable health and life expectancy gap between Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and non-Indigenous Australians.
Mobility and adjustable bed suppliers fined
Clews, which supplies Seniors Plus products and D Burnz which supplies Better Living Australia products have each paid $20,400 in ACCC penalties.
Innovation in elder help detection on the horizon
When it comes to seniors, it can difficult to strike a balance between maintaining an independent lifestyle and ensuring that help will be there when needed.
Flavonoid-rich foods and drinks may prevent erectile dysfunction
Men who consume just three or four weekly portions of foods and drinks containing flavonoids—which include berries, citrus fruits, and red wine—may reduce their risk of erectile dysfunction.
Vulvar cancer rates surge in women under 60
Over the past thirty years, vulvar cancer rates have increased by 84 per cent in Australian women under 60 years of age.
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