MSK articles

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

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…

1 year 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…

1 year ago

Let’s wrap this up!

Low-level heat wraps: The gentle solution for managing musculoskeletal pain By: Dr Peter McCann MRes (c), MAppSc, BAppSc, FASLM, FAICE…

1 year ago

Walking in winter wonderland

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

1 year ago

Walk like an Egyptian

DYK for many years it was believed that ancient Egyptian pharaohs Amenhotep (Amenophis) II, Ramses II ("The Great"), and his…

1 year ago