For many people, Christmas can be the most social time of the year. The holiday season is often filled with parties, lunches, dinners and all kinds of celebrations with family, friends and colleagues. However, for adults with hearing loss, these social gatherings can present unique challenges. Communicating with others can be arduous, especially in group […]
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Australia is a country of boaters, with one of the highest rates of boat ownership in the world. It’s approx million vessels registered in Australia and one in ten Australians holds a boating licence. Although it is estimated that 18% of the Australian population goes boating every year, 29% of boaters say they do poor […]
More and more countries are legalizing voluntary assisted dying. This allows a doctor, or sometimes a nurse, to administer life-ending drugs to an eligible person who asks for it. From 2023 282 million people lived in regions where voluntary assisted dying is legal. In jurisdictions such as the Netherlands, Belgium and Oregon, such laws have […]
It has become customary for our office Christmas party to hold a team quiz, followed by a fun round of the Twelve Days of Christmas. It usually ends in chaos. As a practicing GP, I think it may be worth summarizing the clinical risks of the season instead. So now we all begin together: “On […]
Australia’s largest provider of radiology services, I-MEDhas provided anonymized patient data to an artificial intelligence company without the patient’s explicit consent, Crikey recently reported. The data included images such as X-rays and CT scans, which were used to train the artificial intelligence. This prompted investigation by a citizen Office of the Australian Information Commissioner. Follows […]
Consistency is key when it comes to getting in shape. After all, you can’t get fit if you don’t put in the work in the gym. But are there any benefits to doing the same workout day after day? Some influencers say yes – saying that doing it exactly the same training for years was […]
A fit inflammatory response will serve everyone well. You can assist yourself by eating a balanced diet, prioritizing gut health, managing stress and exercising regularly. Taking a supplement to support normal inflammatory processes may also be helpful – but with so many supplements available on the market, which one should you choose? If you are […]
Greek philosopher Plutarch of Chaeronea (1st-2nd century AD) observed that our lives are divided between relaxation and effort. For example, there are times when we work and times when we are on vacation. He said rest was important: : Rest gives you the taste of work. In old Greece and Rome, many people also believed […]
When we think about products that improve the gut microbiome, probiotic-rich sauerkraut, yogurt and kimchi certainly come to mind. But these aren’t the only foods that support a hearty gut. Certain polyphenols – beneficial compounds found in plants – are known to nourish the gut microbiome. †No detection or below detectable limits. mindbodygreen’s Pure Coffee+ […]
Beauty and health editor Hannah Frye is the beauty and health editor at mindbodygreen. She earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a minor in women’s, gender and queer studies from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Hannah has written articles on lifestyle topics including beauty, women’s health, mental health, sustainability, social media trends […]