How statins might have spared my mother from dementia
A pill taken by millions in midlife for heart health could also protect the brain, a new study has found.
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After recovering from a stroke, this world-renowned researcher has some simple guidance
It’s a deadly one-two. High blood pressure and atrial fibrillation greatly increase the risk of stroke, heart failure and dementia. Yet too often, despite a test that takes 30 seconds, AF is not detected by doctors.
How extreme is your daily routine? Ask the new health-obsessed
Before their first date, Kayla Barnes asked her future husband for his gut and toxin levels. Now they’re part of a generation who are doing whatever it takes to live past 100.
On the bus to the retirement zone, first stop old fogeydom
It could be when you reach pension age but the true point of ascending into old fogeydom is the moment someone offers you their seat on the bus. So when do you decide to get off?
New drug could stop slide into early dementia
Study focused on small group of people who had inherited genetic mutations that meant they were likely to develop Alzheimer’s in their 30s to 50s.
My father knew the meaning of a life well lived
There was a serenity to this humble man, who we buried this week: it came of valuing duty, sacrifice and love above all else.
Dinner at 11am and the world’s best sleep score: is Bryan’s quest to live forever working?
He made a fortune in tech and venture capital and at 47 is trying to wind back the clock on his once ‘debaucherous’ lifestyle, turning himself into a lab rat in a bid to become 18 again. But could you live like this?
Four tips to get the most from your health insurance
We asked insurers and consumer advocates how you can get the best value from your private health cover ahead of looming price rises. Here’s what they said.
Green light for red light therapy, sort of
Some users swear by the therapeutic regimen but its broad benefits are unclear.
We could be paying too much for knee and hip replacements
As more baby boomers have their joints replaced and the population struggles with obesity, we need to ask whether our care is too expensive and too reliant on private insurance.
The scientific fight over whether ageing is a disease
A small but growing movement of scientists wants to classify ageing as a disease. They face an uphill battle.
When Daniella was told she was in perimenopause, she cried with relief
Not all women will experience adverse effects of perimenopause, but for those who do, they say it can be a confusing and isolating time.
Think your body shape is changing in menopause? It’s not your imagination
As women transition into perimenopause and menopause, they may notice a change in their body shape and how they feel. Here’s what some experts say will help keep you nourished.
The silent effect of menopause many women are unaware of
In the years around menopause women will experience the most rapid natural loss of bone mass in their lives. It makes good bone health essential, and there are things you can do.
Queensland’s cosmetic injectables industry in panic
Nurse-led cosmetic businesses in Queensland are trying to understand if their entire business model is illegal.
Lessons from paradise: how to make the most of this one glorious life
It’s a health Mecca that has attracted Hollywood stars, retired soldiers and ordinary people seeking a better lifestyle. What are Byron Bay’s secrets to longevity?
What to do in each decade to enjoy your last
From your 20s to your 80s, these are tips for what you should be doing in each decade to live a long, healthy and enjoyable life.
MHT has made a comeback. Here’s what you should know
Night sweats, low libido, hot flushes and Menopausal Hormone Therapy. What doctors want you to know about it, and your options amid a national shortage.
Too sluggish to exercise? Your diet could help
If you’re inspired to make this your best year yet, the advice is to make continual small but important changes that become daily habits.
Purpose, love and security: the golden triangle of ageing well
Preparing yourself to have a happy, healthy life as you age requires thought, intention and preparation. Wherever you are on the health continuum, this may provide you with some food for thought.
How to stay in control when it’s time for aged care
All Australians will need help as they move into older age. How will you know when it’s time for support? What are your options, and what are you entitled to?
Off on a holiday roadtrip? Maybe ditch the GPS
A new study finds that cab and ambulance drivers have low rates of death from Alzheimer’s.
The keys to living better, for longer
Be social, find a GP you get along with, and keep an eye on the future. Experts weigh in on how to put preventive health principles into practice.
Menopause and perimenopause – cutting through the hype
This discussion is now at the forefront of women’s health, and a whole-of-society approach is recommended to destigmatise this naturally occurring life event.
Why a former governor-general needs her neighbours
In a long career, she’s experienced the best and toughest of Australia. But nothing prepared former governor-general Quentin Bryce for her greatest loss.
I could blame Julia Hawkins for almost landing me in hospital, but I won’t
‘Hurricane’ Hawkins may have been responsible for a very short-lived attempt to return to my youth when running was my addiction. But I am wholly at fault.
‘I hesitate to say sexy, but I think I look pretty good’
He has one of the biggest brains in the country. So how does Barry Jones approach life at 92?
It’s the leading cause of death for Australian women. So how can you delay its onset?
It’s one of the biggest killers of Australians. But new research suggests the number of cases can potentially be halved. And that’s not the only news.
Dancing through life: ex-ballerina reflects on a lifetime of exercise
She was one of the greatest Australian dancers. But in her 80s, former ballerina Marilyn Jones is no fan of exercise – apart from cartwheeling her legs over her cat.
‘Eighty is a weird land to be in’: Michael Palin is still looking on the bright side of life
He’s seen up close how people live around the world. So how is the Monty Python star faring at 81?
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