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How much do you really know about your condition?

It occurred to me today that I really don’t understand as much about my condition as I should. I see…

1 year ago

Spring cleaning – body, mind and spirit

Let’s take advantage of the warmer days and and look at how we can sweep away the winter cobwebs and…

1 year ago

What pain in the neck!

Neck pain is a common problem many of us will experience at least once in our lives. The good news…

1 year ago

Your guide to shoulder pain and how to treat it

I’ve never really thought about my shoulders. They’re just there. Useful for hanging a handbag on or supporting a heat…

1 year ago

Money, money, money

Not much has changed since ABBA sang in 1976 “All the things I could do, if I had a little…

1 year ago

Pharmacogenomics… huh???

Your genetics and personalised medicine You may have heard something about personalised medicine and the tongue twister – pharmacogenomics. But…

1 year ago

The importance of good oral health

Hate going to the dentist? You’re not alone. Many of us become anxious or worried about visiting the dentist. But…

1 year ago

Shining bright

Every year on 29 June, people mark World Scleroderma Day. This year, many landmarks around Australia shone gold like sunflowers…

1 year ago

A disease of the bone

What do a 10th-century Viking/poet, the subject of a 16th-century painting, and an 18/19th-century composer have in common? Researchers at…

1 year ago

Exercising for bone health

We all know regular exercise is essential for good health. It can improve the fitness of your heart and lungs,…

1 year ago