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Losing the COVID kilos

An article in the news this week caught my eye and really struck a chord. I don’t know about you,…

4 years ago

COVID-19 outbreaks

The last week has seen a large number of new cases of COVID-19, particularly in Victoria. With this large increase…

4 years ago

Rediscovering small joys

This strange time we’re living through has forced us to live smaller. SARS-CoV-2 is going to hang around for quite…

4 years ago

Vitamin D for healthy bones – and for COVID-19?

Most of us know that vitamin D is important. It’s like the other things we ‘know’ - when to use…

4 years ago

Can we get rid of this virus once and for all?

With our neighbours across the ditch resuming life in an almost pre-COVID normal - abandoning physical distancing and restrictions on…

4 years ago

Our amazing immune system

Every day we’re exposed to millions of microscopic germs – bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites. Our immune system protects us from…

4 years ago

Iso aches and pains

Sore neck? Back? Knees? Feel like you’ve aged 20 years with all the niggles, twinges and outright pain you’re feeling…

4 years ago

More changes to opioid access

The opium poppy is such a pretty, delicate looking flower. And humans have been actively growing them and enjoying their…

4 years ago

When you have COVID but don’t know it

The silent spread of COVID-19 By now we’re all aware that some people with COVID-19 may never feel sick or…

4 years ago

COVID reflections from the MSK Help Line

As COVID-19 restrictions came into force at the end of March, life as a Musculoskeletal Help Line Nurse began to…

4 years ago