by Rachel Coelho | Sep 20, 2024 | Health Editorials
One out of every three Australians will struggle with sleep issues at some stage in their life. The major contributing factors are thought to be increasing levels of obesity, the advancing age of the population and also the large amount of stress on individuals...
by Rachel Coelho | Sep 12, 2024 | Health Editorials
The number of Australians with obesity has doubled in the last decade. It is now projected that the number of overweight and obese is probably over 70% now, with a minimum of 140 Australians dying prematurely every day from diseases related to obesity. Obesity...
by Rachel Coelho | Sep 12, 2024 | Health Editorials
We all know the saying “Mind over Matter”. In other words, whatever is going in the mind has a direct effect on the physical health. A wise and inspired little lady penned these words over 100 years ago: “Sickness of the mind prevails everywhere. Nine tenths of...
by Rachel Coelho | Sep 12, 2024 | Health Editorials
Almost 15% of Australian women over the age of 50 have osteoporosis, and perhaps another 8% are going undiagnosed. Women are far more prone to developing osteoporosis than men with only about 3-6% of men developing osteoporosis. Osteoporosis risk is...
by Rachel Coelho | Sep 6, 2024 | Health Editorials
Cardiovascular disease is a major health problem and a leading cause of death in Australia. Coronary artery disease is the most common cardiovascular condition, and it is caused by blockages in the blood vessels (atherosclerosis) supplying the heart muscle. This in...
