Health & Wellbeing
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Olive oils certified for health benefits win new awards at Olympia Health & Nutrition ceremony
The 9th Olympia Health & Nutrition Awards, held last week in Athens, celebrated olive oils rich in health-protecting phenolic compounds. Organised by the World Olive Center for Health (WOCH), the …
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NDIS reform delays to ‘burn $1 billion’ taxpayer funds
Federal crossbenchers are being urged to “thrash out” a deal to pass reforms to the NDIS to save taxpayers from a $1 billion bill the delays will cause. The federal …
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New documentary to shine light on epilepsy and remove the stigma around it
Zoe Markos is producing, and co-directing a documentary about living with epilepsy. The producer, and host of popular podcast, Let Me Talk has been living with epilepsy since she was …
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Whittlesea Multicultural Community Council hosts Cancer Awareness and Wellbeing Forum for women at the Greek Centre
The Whittlesea Multicultural Community Council (WMCC) is organising a Health and Wellbeing Women’s Forum and Cancer Fundraiser at the Greek Centre Mezzanine on June 30. The event aims to raise …
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Mental Health Part 4 – Adolescent mental health
In most countries adolescent health is greatly neglected which doesn’t bode well for any society given that seventy-five percent of mental health disorders first develop in adolescence, with more than …
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Vasso’s Corner: Arthritis – What are the different types of joint pain?
Arthritis is derived from the terms, ‘arthron’ (joint) and ‘itis’ (inflammation of), meaning inflammation or swelling of one or more joints. There are over 100 different types of arthritis, and …
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Vasso’s Corner: There is no health without brain health
The human brain, often regarded as the most remarkable organ in our bodies, serves as the epicenter of all our thoughts, actions, and emotions. It orchestrates our every move, from …
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Mediterranean diet may reduce stress and anxiety, new study shows
New research has shed light on the Mediterranean diet’s potential in alleviating stress and anxiety. The new research was led by Dr Evangeline Mantzioris from the University of South Australia …
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Long-awaited support for Australians with endometriosis
It affects more than 800,000 Australian women and girls, yet endometriosis remains poorly understood in the community and even by health professionals. That’s particularly in the case in regional and …
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Vasso’s Corner: Microplastics: a growing concern for health?
Plastics: Plastics have become a common part of our daily lives, but there are increasing concerns about their potential impact on health. One of the main issues is the presence …