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The common hand condition crippling Australians – and it’s not arthritis
Many people don't even realise they have it until lumps start to form on their hands.
Health Expert
Dr Sandy Sampaio
Health issues
What are eye floaters and should you be worried about them?
What are eye floaters and should you be worried about them?
Floaters are usually harmless, but they can develop into something more problematic, or be confused with a more serious condition that may look similar. Here's what you need to know.
Written by
Penelope Pelecas
Health issues
High five! Researchers restore hand function for arthritis sufferers
High five! Researchers restore hand function for arthritis sufferers
That's good news for the thousands of over-60s living with the debilitating condition.
Written by
Penelope Pelecas
Health issues
Last year was bad news for asthma sufferers and they need to prepare for 2021
Last year was bad news for asthma sufferers and they need to prepare for 2021
Stormy weather, which usually runs through to April, can be a trigger for some asthma sufferers, as well as non-asthma sufferers, says Asthma Australia's CEO, who has shared her top tips for a healthier new year.
Written by
Penelope Pelecas
Experts
Surprising link between Australia’s two biggest health burdens
Surprising link between Australia’s two biggest health burdens
If you've ever had cancer, cardiologist Dr Daniel Cehic says to pay special attention to your heart health.
Written by
Dr Daniel Cehic
Experts
How can exercise help reduce chronic pain?
How can exercise help reduce chronic pain?
One in five Australians lives with chronic pain.
Health Expert
Kusal Goonewardena
Health
How to help your parents stay connected – for their health’s sake
How to help your parents stay connected – for their health’s sake
The simple things we all value, such as a quick trip to the local shops, don’t have to become a thing of the past in your loved one’s later years.
Health Expert
Dr Ross Walker
Health issues
Misunderstood: Hoarding a serious but treatable disorder
Misunderstood: Hoarding a serious but treatable disorder
We look into some ways to help a friend or loved one who hoards.
Written by
Penelope Pelecas
Health issues
Waking up tired? It could be due to a serious sleeping disorder
Waking up tired? It could be due to a serious sleeping disorder
The condition affects an estimated 1 billion people worldwide.
Health Expert
Dr Ross Walker
Health
Specsavers takes on the hearing aid industry’s secretive pricing
Specsavers takes on the hearing aid industry’s secretive pricing
Specsavers Audiology puts all of its prices and services online so you know exactly what your options are even before you step into a store.
Written by
Specsavers Audiology
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by
Susan Gabriel-Clarke
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‘You’re never too old! Why my sister quit retirement and returned to work at 68’
by
Susan Gabriel-Clarke
Bloggers
‘Managing anxiety and depression as coronavirus lockdown restrictions ease’
by
Susan Gabriel-Clarke
Bloggers
‘Frustration and stress about my health won’t stop me from doing things I enjoy’
by
Fran Spears
