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Mini Documentary – Heather Allan, CEO, Lung Foundation Australia discusses the importance of Australians protecting against pneumococcal infection – May 13, 2016
Watch this mini documentary featuring Lung Foundation Australia, CEO, Heather Allan, discussing our new ‘Breathe well, age well’ research released on May 10, 2016 to coincide with Pneumonia Awareness Week, urging Australians at risk of pneumonia to protect themselves against infection, including vaccination against pneumococcal pneumonia.
Read MoreMini Documentary – Leigh, 56, Sydney describes her harrowing tale of contracting bacterial pneumonia – May 13, 2016
Watch this mini documentary featuring mother, grandmother, accountant & cake decorator, Leigh, 56, Sydney describing the significant toll that contracting pneumonia has had on her health & lifestyle. Leigh was informed by her doctor that had she failed to seek medical attention, she could have died from the often fatal lung infection. Given her frightening,…
Read MoreTim James resigns as Medicines Australia CEO – December 21, 2015
Medicines Australia Chief Executive Officer, Tim James resigned from his role as head of the pharmaceutical lobby group over the weekend, following a public clash with Federal Health Minister, The Hon. Sussan Ley MP. According to a report published by Fairfax Media on Saturday, December 19, 2015, Mr James allegedly stepped down mainly due to…
Read MoreAre you living with “Tech neck”? A 21st century health phenomenon – December 2, 2015
Do you spend hours each day, wedded to your computer? Are you guilty of spending most of the day slouched over, texting on your phone? Do you have neck pain that won’t subside? Despite all of its merits, our obsession with technology is damaging our health. ‘Tech neck’ or ‘text neck’ is caused by the…
Read MoreHow to mount a quick & safe recovery from injury – a physiotherapist’s advice – November 5, 2015
Words by Lyndsey Henderson – Senior Physiotherapist and Director of My Mobile Physio. Many of us rely on our ability to exercise in order to remain fit and healthy, manage stress and maintain good mental health. So when injury strikes, it can be incredibly frustrating, as the inability to maintain a regular exercise routine can…
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