Health & Wellbeing
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Can better hearing slow down the ageing process?
Did you know that untreated hearing loss is associated with accelerated cognitive decline and a higher risk of dementia? Recent studies have shown that untreated hearing loss is a risk …
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After fleeing bombs as a child, and surviving cancer in her early 20’s, Professor Maria Kavallaris’ breakthrough research in nanotechnology is helping to fight childhood cancer
Professor Kavallaris is the program head at the Children’s Cancer Institute based at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) and leads the Tumour Biology and Targeting program as well …
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When fixing your teeth gives you more than one reason to smile
Nobody likes going to the dentist, but Dr Jim Androutsopoulos is doing the best to change that – at least once a year. For the past five years, since he …
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How to avoid weight gain over the festive season
Clinical dietitian, Associate Professor Antigone Kouris gives her tips on making better, healthier food choices.
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Greek scientists make promising breakthrough for leukaemia patients
A new study has isolated a gene which, when targeted with drugs, leads leukaemia cells to start dying.
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The exercise that is all about prevention over cure
Ange Kounelis recently introduced Oakleigh to KX Pilates, an approach to fitness that is taking the intimidation out the equation, with a sense of community.
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Hellenic Medical Society of Australia launches new website
A new medical organisation with a great vision and benefits for the public and medical professionals.
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‘Mum, are you going to die?’
Penny Pandeloglou shares the moving story of her mother’s ongoing battle with metastatic breast cancer.
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Discovering the beauty in the O.LIVE
True to its name, a cosmetics brand is infused with Greek olive oil from Crete.
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Healing the way nature intended
Dr Irene Prantalos found the relief she sought in traditional Chinese medicine, an alternative therapy shared by the ancient Greeks with answers found in diet and lifestyle choices