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As we grow older, our susceptibility to falls significantly rises. Source: Getty Images.

Health issues

New smart sock to help prevent ‘devastating’ falls among older adults

Experts from Nottingham Trent University have developed a smart sock that warns older people of fall risk.

Celebrity

Dick Van Dyke sustains ‘minor injuries’ following car crash

Dick Van Dyke sustains ‘minor injuries’ following car crash

Beloved actor Dick Van Dyke has reportedly suffered "minor injuries" after crashing his car into a gate in Malibu.

Veteran actor Dick Van Dyke has reportedly suffered "minor injuries" after crashing his car in Malibu. Source: Getty Images.

News

Woolworths makes GP visits easier with launch of telehealth service

Woolworths makes GP visits easier with launch of telehealth service

With Australia's GP shortage, Woolworth Group's HealthyLife division has introduced a telehealth consultation service offering easy access to healthcare.

With Australia's GP shortage, Woolworth Group's HealthyLife division has introduced a telehealth consultation service offering easy access to healthcare. Source: Getty Images.

Celebrity

‘It’s a part of life’: Billy Connolly’s insights on ageing gracefully

‘It’s a part of life’: Billy Connolly’s insights on ageing gracefully

Comedian Billy Connolly shares his humorous perspective on ageing gracefully.

Comedian Billy Connolly shares his humorous perspective on ageing gracefully. Source: Getty Images.

News

The new cost of a ‘comfortable retirement’ revealed

The new cost of a ‘comfortable retirement’ revealed

Inflation has affected various facets of daily life, and it appears that its influence has now expanded to encompass the expense of a comfortable retirement.

Over the past year, retirees have experienced substantial price hikes for essential goods like food, electricity, and automotive fuel. Source: Getty Images.

Crime

Facial recognition test casts doubt on woman’s Maddie McCann claims

Facial recognition test casts doubt on woman’s Maddie McCann claims

Woman claiming to be Maddie McCann challenged yet again as facial recognition technology deems it "impossible" for her to be the missing toddler.

Woman claiming to be Maddie McCann challenged yet again as facial recognition technology deems it "impossible" for her to be the missing toddler. Source: Getty Images.

Celebrity

Peter Ford defends Molly Meldrum after ‘odd’ concert behaviour

Peter Ford defends Molly Meldrum after ‘odd’ concert behaviour

Entertainment reporter Peter Ford has rushed to the defence of television icon Ian "Molly" Meldrum after his latest antics.

Entertainment reporter Peter Ford has rushed to the defence of television icon Ian "Molly" Meldrum after his latest antics. Source: Getty Images.

Good health

New research finds brain training can reduce falls risk among seniors

New research finds brain training can reduce falls risk among seniors

A decade-long study has discovered that participating in moderate cognitive training reduces falls and incidence in older adults.

A decade-long study has discovered that participating in moderate cognitive training reduces falls and incidence in older adults. Source: Getty Images.

Royals

The Royal Family mark first Mother’s Day since the Queen’s passing

The Royal Family mark first Mother’s Day since the Queen’s passing

The British Royal Family have marked a poignant Mother's Day this year, their first without the beloved Queen Elizabeth II.

After the death of Queen Elizabeth II in September 2022, Mother's Day will likely be emotional for many members of the Royal Family. Source: Getty Images.

Health

Groundbreaking discovery links high cholesterol to elevated risk of dementia

Groundbreaking discovery links high cholesterol to elevated risk of dementia

Researchers have made a world-first discovery linking high cholesterol levels to increased risk of dementia.

Source: Getty Images.