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August 31, 8:55 PM
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Tell us about your experience and what supports and awareness are needed for our new series
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August 30, 9:23 PM
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Royal commission recommended First Nations healing centres in 2021 but the Indigenous health service says the state has ‘done nothing’ to fund it
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August 30, 7:29 PM
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The Northern Territory is in the midst of a mental health crisis. With support services struggling to keep up with demand, could bolstering the workforce with lived experience help?
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Peter Mellow
August 29, 9:29 PM
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At least one in eight people suffer from tinnitus. While it can be tricky to treat, there are ways to “turn down the volume”.
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August 27, 9:55 PM
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Caregiving comes with a serious health risk
Some 23% of caregivers report that they find it difficult to pay attention to their own health while caring for another, according to a report from the National Alliance for Caregiving and the AARP. The percentage goes up for female, LGBTQ+, Latino and lower-income caregivers.
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August 25, 6:40 PM
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Non-family members can step into helping roles when older adults need assistance.
Analysis finds ‘high certainty evidence’ of their effectiveness for the 1.7bn people worldwide with musculoskeletal conditions
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August 24, 6:53 PM
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Fatigued clinicians, bed shortages and communication failures were factors in the death of Mena Tuibua, who left Mackay Base Hospital after hours in its emergency department waiting room, a review finds.
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August 23, 7:28 PM
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One crashing wave on one single day changed everything for our family. How would I keep going?
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August 22, 9:12 PM
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Pacific families caring for loved ones with dementia can struggle behind closed doors, with a community advocate calling for greater support for caregivers.
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August 19, 6:23 PM
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Experts share the habits and signs that your mental wellbeing is thriving.
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August 18, 6:20 PM
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At almost 80 years old, grandmother Sandra Franklin still wants to pick up her grandkids. She knows exercise is key to keeping her moving.
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August 16, 8:14 PM
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Now is the perfect time to look with clear eyes at the goals, accomplishments, and failures of higher education.
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August 31, 6:21 PM
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A world-first mRNA vaccine trial offers some hope to the family of a teenager dying from brain cancer, but they worry he will miss out on a place.
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August 30, 9:05 PM
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The number of people with dementia in NZ is set to more than double in the next 25 years. Luckily, the medical world is learning more about treatment and prevention.
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Peter Mellow
August 29, 9:43 PM
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Australian-led trial finds low risk of side effects from common cholesterol-lowering medication for otherwise healthy older people
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August 28, 8:43 PM
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“I never imagined that a simple harmonica could make such a meaningful difference in my life,” said one Parkinson's patient. “It has helped me find my voice again.”
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August 26, 6:30 PM
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A gastroenterologist shares the surprising warning signs that your abdominal pain may need urgent attention.
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August 25, 6:26 PM
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A new study suggests that a patient’s writing style may impact the chance of getting a response from the doctor in the patient portal.
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August 24, 6:56 PM
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John Dinon has lived with motor neurone disease (MND) for almost a third of his life, making him one of the longest-surviving people with the progressive neurological condition in Australia.
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August 23, 7:35 PM
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The Rio bronze winner and 1,500 record holder collapsed after a mile run. That it happened near an AED and medical professionals saved her.
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August 22, 10:13 PM
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Miranda Luby was only 36 years old when her tinnitus arrived in the middle of the night, without warning and for no clear reason
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Peter Mellow
August 20, 6:39 PM
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As the government considers major aged-care reform, research points to how a new system could better support kaumātua and whānau.
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Peter Mellow
August 18, 6:55 PM
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After he was diagnosed with “silent” epileptic seizures, doctors were able to treat his memory loss and confusion.
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August 17, 6:51 PM
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Hospitals across the U.S. are trying to reduce maternal deaths and complications after pregnancies using one small tool: a silicone wristband stamped with the declaration “I Gave Birth.”
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