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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…

2 years ago

Money, money, money

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

2 years ago

Pharmacogenomics… huh???

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

2 years 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…

2 years ago

Shining bright

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

2 years 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…

2 years 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,…

2 years ago

16 ways you can maximise micro-moments

It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through 2023 😮. I don’t know about you, but after years of forced-slowness…

2 years ago

Got dodgy knees? Find out what helps.

Do you have osteoarthritis in your knees? Does the pain sometimes interfere with your ability to be as quick or…

2 years ago

Walking in a winter wonderland

How to keep up (or start) walking for health and pleasure when it’s cold outdoors It’s not quite winter yet,…

2 years ago