GPs asking patients about weight may add to body shame: Australian of the Year
Australian of the Year and leading body image advocate Taryn Brumfitt has claimed that GPs risk turning patients off seeking care by raising their weight…
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Lockdowns and stress blamed for CV health downturn during COVID-19
Australians’ cardiovascular health appears to have worsened since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, with lockdowns and behavioural changes blamed for the decline. The Victor…
Omega-3 and heart health
Need to know: The use of omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid supplementation to improve cardiovascular outcomes remains a point of great clinical confusion. Recently, two large…
Exercise improves brain health in children with overweight, obesity
Exercise positively affects intelligence and cognitive flexibility among school-aged children who are overweight or with obesity, according to a US study. Dr Francisco Ortega (PhD)…
Stroke survivors face rehabilitation ‘black hole’
A national strategy is urgently needed to ensure patients can receive lifelong services from the disability sector, say researchers.
Is a weekly intense workout best for muscle strength?
Perth study compares shorter regular bouts of exercises with less frequent longer sessions.
Time-restricted eating early in day more effective for weight loss, study suggests
Time-restricted eating from 7am to 3 pm more effective for weight loss, reducing diastolic BP than control with energy restriction.
Five sessions of heavy drinking in three months flag risk: study
Researchers have calculated the thresholds for severe alcohol use disorder, which differ between men and women.
History provides clues to a patient’s food allergy
Belinda, a normally well 45-year-old self-employed private caterer, presents with infrequent episodes of severe vomiting followed by diarrhoea and feeling profoundly unwell for the next…
App Review: The early menopause app with all the answers
Ask Early Menopause is an app designed to equip patients with the knowledge and tools to manage early menopause symptoms and establish a healthier lifestyle.…
