About 2/5 of Australians, aged over 50 and 2/3 of Australians aged over 75 years old, take five or more medications every day. Older Australians taking five or more medications are twice as likely to report a side effect or other medication problem. This is true if they are prescription, over the counter, or complementary […]
Developmental and behavioural problems are common in young children. In the majority of cases behavioural difficulties are temporary and normal development is achieved. But how do we know if a young child’s behaviour is within normal limits or when could it be a developmental disorder such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)? What is Autism? ASD […]
The focus on vaccination is often on children but what about our over 65 population? Older people suffer higher rates of serious illness and death from infectious diseases such an influenza, pneumococcal disease and herpes zoster. This is because as we get older, our immune systems become less effective at protecting us. Despite these vaccinations […]
Not sleeping well? You’re not alone! So, get your pyjamas on, make yourself a hot chocolate, snuggle in and have a look at this article! Up to 40% of older adults experience common (and normal) sleep issues. These include light sleep, frequent waking and daytime fatigue. There is also a decrease in the deep sleep […]
Asthma is a common lung condition in which the airways become narrow making it hard to breath leading to wheeze, cough and shortness of breath. Approximately 1 in 10 children have asthma and it is one of the most common reasons that children present to the hospital or doctors. Having a child with asthma can […]
As we get older, its only natural we worry about our memory, and possibly those of our loved ones. Dementia is a condition affecting 400,000 people in Australia, 55% of whom are women. It’s the leading cause of death in women and second only to coronary artery disease in men. Three in 10 people over the […]
What is Eczema? Eczema is a common skin condition in which the skin becomes dry, itchy and red. It can make the skin crack, weep and bleed and more prone to bacterial infection, especially if a lot of scratching occurs. Approximately 30% of children in Australia are affected by eczema but a large proportion of […]
The Three Stages of that ”Stage of Life” The word Menopause is actually defined as “the final menstrual period”. In Australia, the average age of natural menopause is 50 years. The Peri-menopause is the time leading up to this. In real life, of course, you cannot know at the time as to which period is […]
Having a new baby can be one of the most wonderful times in your life, but it can also be one of the most stressful. All babies cry, but how do we know if their crying is normal, or if there is something we can do to help? Colic is the name given to a […]
Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones become weak and brittle, making them more likely to fracture. It mainly affects people over the age of 50 when bones loose minerals such as calcium faster than the body can replace them resulting in reduced bone thickness (also known as bone density). 2/3 of Australian’s over 50 […]
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