Health & Wellbeing
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COVID-19 seems to be everywhere, so how do we manage this in our home?
Dr Simonis is an experienced GP and member of the RACGP Expert Committee Quality Care and here she share’s some medical advice on how we can manage mild COVID-19 at …
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From the original Greek word dieta, to diet as weight loss – What changed?
The word diet originates from the Greek dieta meaning to live normally. However, nowadays it mostly refers to restricting food to help weight loss rather than a way to enjoy …
Greek medical pioneers of last 200 years remembered in special study
The results of a study looking at the contribution of Greek pioneers in the fields of medicine and biomedical research in the 200 years since the independence is to be …
Mary Philippou has less than six weeks to get life-enhancing Russian treatment
It could literally be “make or break” for Mary Philippou as she prepares to fly to Russia to receive specialised treatment that will help her fight with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) …
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‘Keeping Well During the Pandemic’ online webinars for CALD Communities
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on our mental health and wellbeing, leaving many struggling with stress, sadness and many other emotions and experiences. As part of October’s …
Peter Verveniotis forges a full life despite battle with Thalassaemia
As chair of the not-for-profit Thalassaemia and Sickle Cell Australia (TASCA), Peter Verveniotis knows a thing or two about the chronic genetic disorders that his organisation is dedicated to offering …
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It’s World Mental Health Day: How are you feeling?
World Mental Health Day is marked on 10 October, to mobilise efforts globally in support of mental healthcare and raising awareness of mental health issues but also serving as a …
Fronditha Care opens $22million 90-bed St Albans facility ahead of schedule
Fronditha Care opened its new 90-bed facility as St Albans on Tuesday. Sixty residents have moved into the new $22 million building that was completed ahead of schedule. The CEO …
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Moving Pictures raises dementia awareness with videos for CALD communities on World Alzheimer’s Day
World Alzheimer’s Day falls on 21 September and the National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) is making sure everyone gets a chance at understanding the illness. The Moving Pictures project pioneered …
Climate change will place additional burdens on women and children
Gender and climate change are integrally linked. Climate change disadvantages women disproportionately more than men due to their traditional family roles as carers, their lower incomes, and reduced access to …