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I’ve spoken previously about the unacceptable number of falls suffered by elderly Australians. Studies at home and overseas have shown that as many as one in three people over the age of sixty–five in the community fall very year. One in ten of these fall multiple times and nearly a third of the falls are... Read More

A new Australian study reveals that eating during night shifts may increase the risk of chronic conditions for workers. Findings suggest that fasting overnight can help protect against diabetes and heart disease. Read More

“Older Australians—people aged 55 years and over—are being strongly caught up in the national obesity epidemic”, a study by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reports. Maintaining a healthy weight lowers risk of chronic illness, disability, and social impairments, and is therefore vital for seniors in aged care homes. Seniors can retain mobility, lose weight, and... Read More