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Peter Mellow
July 5, 2020 5:33 AM
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A hospital that keeps wastebaskets empty can get high marks from a patient who can’t see a virus that may be lurking.
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Peter Mellow
Today, 5:54 PM
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Apps and wearables are often built on invisible assumptions that might not be relevant to you. A new study shows how we can change that.
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Peter Mellow
October 6, 11:29 PM
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Chart outlines the effects of exercise on health-related outcomes in those with cancer; physical activity guidelines and recommendations.
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Peter Mellow
October 5, 6:24 PM
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Researchers looked at pain around the world and across the human lifespan, finding steepest rise happens before age 55
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Peter Mellow
October 5, 5:41 PM
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The basics are the same: be respectful and don’t make assumptions. But these practical tips can make conversations more meaningful and less distressing.
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Peter Mellow
October 1, 7:51 PM
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Families are still expected to navigate disconnected health and community services on their own. A new report sets out what governments can do to change that.
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Peter Mellow
October 1, 7:10 PM
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Grieving the loss of a spouse can be all consuming, but taking the first steps towards finding new love can pose new challenges.
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Peter Mellow
October 1, 6:38 PM
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Arranging a short stay for my husband in an aged care facility shouldn’t take dozens of calls, emails and an interstate operation involving friends
Victoria Police warns fraudsters are fleecing victims of thousands of dollars by using artificial intelligence to phone victims with fake doctor calls.
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Peter Mellow
September 29, 10:44 PM
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Dr Dov Degen thought he was saving the world. Years later, the OAM recipient opens up about psychosis, stigma and rebuilding his life.
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Peter Mellow
September 29, 6:32 PM
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Sarcopenic obesity can creep up on us gradually over time. People might not appear frail or thin, but may have in fact already lost quite a lot of muscle through lack of use.
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Peter Mellow
September 29, 6:31 PM
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A 30-minute workout five times a week may be all you need.
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Peter Mellow
September 28, 6:40 PM
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Indeed, researchers have come to understand that the health benefits attributed to a daily glass of wine are largely a mirage. People who drink in moderation tend to have more advantages in life than people who abstain (such as having higher socioeconomic status, more years of education and generally better health), and experts think that explains their lower risk for dementia, not the alcohol itself.
The evidence that heavy drinking (often defined as more than two drinks a day) can damage the brain and increase the risk of dementia has also continued to accumulate. But experts are still learning exactly how it happens, and at what amount harms start to occur.
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Peter Mellow
Today, 6:00 PM
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Canada wants to leverage A.I. to improve its health care system. At a Toronto hospital, surgeons are training a machine to distinguish a safe incision from a catastrophic one.
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Peter Mellow
Today, 5:50 PM
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We are all going to die, and so is everyone we know. So how can you not be terrified?
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Peter Mellow
October 6, 5:54 PM
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We’re no longer considered hostages to neurodegeneration as we age.
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Peter Mellow
October 5, 6:12 PM
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Observational research has shown that light-to-moderate drinkers have a lower risk of dementia. But there’s more to the story.
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Peter Mellow
October 1, 9:30 PM
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Free online learning in advance care planning
Our microlearning campaigns help health professionals, care workers and students build their knowledge and skills in advance care planning.
Each campaign:
takes just 10 to 30 minutes
includes 12 quiz questions
gives you explanations after each response to support learning.
After you finish a campaign, you can:
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Peter Mellow
October 1, 7:45 PM
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New research shares the stories of Australians with dementia who want a choice in how they live and die.
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Peter Mellow
October 1, 6:42 PM
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Motor neurone disease is rare, but there is growing evidence playing contact sports may increase your risk.
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Peter Mellow
October 1, 6:33 PM
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Sudden unexpected infant death claimed the lives of about 3,400 babies in the United States in 2024. Despite decades of public health efforts to promote safer sleep, these deaths remain a major cause of mortality during infancy.
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Peter Mellow
September 30, 7:20 PM
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Women with peripheral artery disease are less likely than men to receive a timely diagnosis or recommended care, which can further jeopardize cardiovascular health.
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Peter Mellow
September 29, 6:33 PM
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Globally, osteoarthritis affects nearly 600 million people. Yet fewer than 50% are offered the one proven treatment: exercise.
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Peter Mellow
September 29, 6:32 PM
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Research shows regular physical activity can significantly improve quality of life for lung cancer patients. This includes less fatigue, less breathlessness, and better sleep.
Pre-surgery exercise has benefits, whether it is supervised or home-based. But professional supervision can help patients achieve higher exercise intensities.
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Peter Mellow
September 27, 8:06 PM
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Recognizing estrangement gives patients an opportunity to consider what they want to leave behind
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