Six things you can do to keep your memory sharp
It’s natural to worry about losing your memory as you grow older – but just because it’s not uncommon, that doesn’t mean it’s inevitable. A study from the National Centre for Neurological Disorders in Beijing, published in the BMJ, has found a combination of lifestyle…
Infectious diseases like COVID-19 are still on Aussies’ minds in 2023
Prepare to be shocked – after three years of COVID-19, Australians, especially older Australians, still rate infectious diseases highly among their health priorities. A survey by Pfizer of 1075 Australians has found that 44% considered infectious disease prevention a personal health priority, just under taking…
Even a little exercise can help your health in a big way
Want to exercise more, but can’t commit to long sessions? Good news – a study has shown that even short, intense workouts can substantially reduce the risk of premature death. The research from University of Sydney and UCL recruited more than 25,000 participants with an…
How do I find the right GP for me?
If you have a regular GP, you’ll likely want to stay with them as long as possible – but that may not be on the cards. Especially as you get older, you might find that your current GP can’t meet your needs, or they retire,…
Could your AirPods replace your hearing aid?
As we get older, it’s not uncommon to also gradually lose our hearing from a lifetime of wear and tear. For many of us, that means an expensive hearing aid – but that may not be the case for much longer. A new study out…
Your roadmap to reducing retirement stress
To help you keep your retirement planning on track, we’ve put together a checklist of the legal, financial, and medical tasks to prioritise.
Getting to know the early signs of dementia
Lose your keys? Not sure where you parked your car? It’s common to worry it could be an early sign of dementia. In this blog we cover these signs and how to differentiate them from signs of ageing.