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Annarosa, 54 Published author, wife & keen walker living with osteoporosis, SYDNEY
In September 2010, published author, wife and keen walker, Annarosa, 54, Sydney, was on an early Sunday morning walk in Balmain, when she tripped over her bootlaces and landed heavily on her wrist. Soon after, she visited hospital emergency, where she underwent an X-ray that confirmed a fractured wrist. A few days later, Annarosa returned…
Read MoreDon’t be bone idle – Experts launch assessment tool to help curb bone fractures – June 16, 2016
New figures reveal a bone break every 3.4 minutes due to poor bone health An Australian-first bone health self-assessment tool designed to help consumers understand their bone fracture risk, is now available to all adults, including the 7.5 million Australians living with brittle bones.1 The ‘Know Your Bones’ online tool – an inaugural Garvan Institute…
Read MoreLyndal, 44: Mother-to-three & accountant recovering from breast cancer, PERTH
In 2015, happily married mother-to-three and accountant, Lyndal, 44, Perth, was diagnosed with stage II breast cancer. Two-and-a-half years prior to her diagnosis, Lyndal discovered a lump in her breast. After undergoing an immediate mammogram and an ultrasound performed at a breast clinic, she was assured there was no cause for alarm. So Lyndal continued…
Read MoreBelinda, 40: Forensic scientist, keen cyclist & CIA trial patient recovering from breast cancer, PERTH
The life of happily married forensic scientist and avid cyclist, Belinda, 40, Perth was turned upside down when she received a diagnosis of stage two breast cancer on October 13, 2015. The self-described “stoic, upbeat, positive person” initially noticed a distortion of her left breast in September, 2015 while rehabilitating from a shoulder injury. She…
Read MoreMini Documentary – Sandra, 69 – May 14, 2016
Watch the story of Brisbane-based mother & grandmother, Sandra, 69 & her battle with pneumococcal pneumonia. Since contracting pneumococcal pneumonia, Sandra has been vaccinated twice against the often fatal lung infection. She urges other fit and healthy Australians aged 65+ to do the same, to maintain their health and wellbeing.
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