Food & wellbeing > Physical health

Age-related hearing loss differs for men and women

08 March, 2024

Around one in five people around the world suffer from hearing loss, and this number is expected to rise as the global population ages.


Does the weather cause muscle and joint pain?

27 February, 2024

A University of Sydney-led study has questioned the commonly held belief that temperature and humidity changes can trigger musculoskeletal pains or arthritis.


Do inflammatory foods damage muscle mass in older people?

31 January, 2024

Know someone over the age of 65 who struggles to open jars? Inflammatory foods may be to blame.


The quest for new osteoporosis treatments

22 December, 2023

A study to be undertaken by Mater researchers may yield some new ways to treat osteoporosis.


What is the secret to healthy aging?

07 December, 2023

An Australian-first study that aims to address the sedentary lifestyle of older adults has examined what people can do to ensure healthier aging.


Aquatic HIIT boosts exercise capacity in adults with chronic conditions

17 November, 2023

Aquatic high-intensity interval training may provide a safe alternative to people with chronic conditions who are unable to perform land-based training.


Renting linked to faster biological ageing: study

12 October, 2023

A study has found that renting has a stronger link to faster 'biological ageing' compared to unemployment or being a former smoker.


Whiteley Dermalux Soft Towel Lotion

01 October, 2023

The Dermalux Soft Towel Lotion is a mild, natural, organic lotion for cleansing skin.


Community-based services could reduce frailty risk: study

25 August, 2023

A new Japanese study is found to have lowered the risk of frailty by 40% in older adults with the help of community-based services.


Mild exercise for three months linked to improved brain efficiency

21 July, 2023

Research shows that even brief sessions of mild exercise — such as walking and yoga — can yield improvements in cognitive function in older adults.


Centre for biological age reversal opens medical suite

25 May, 2023

'Chi Longevity' — a global centre of excellence for biological age reversal — has opened an inaugural medical suite in Singapore.


Pfizer launches health info hub

10 February, 2023

Australians think they should take better care of their general health and are seeking to improve their understanding, according to a Pfizer survey.


"Whole-home" approach needed to boost physical activity

10 February, 2023

Physical activity needs to be embedded into the culture of care homes but lack of time among staff to support residents and a fear of falling are the two key barriers.


The role of advance care planning in reducing ED presentations

18 October, 2022 by Rebecca Haddock* and Naomi Sheridan**

New research describes the patterns of ED presentations for patients referred from residential aged care facilities (RACF) and the predictors of death.


Walking football can improve older people's mobility

26 August, 2022

Physical activity, social interaction and a sense of community are among the effects of walking football, a popular senior sport addressed in a recent Swedish scientific study.


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