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Curbing future weight gain among kids with milk, not water: new University of Sydney research – September 17, 2015
University of Sydney researchers cite daily consumption of fruit juice and soft drinks among obese-prone two-to-six year olds places them at risk of becoming overweight. The 18 month long study just published in The British Journal of Nutrition confirms children predisposed to weight gain should avoid sugar-laden drinks, and substitute milk for water in order…
Read MoreBarnaby, 34,Ex-professional AFL player who experienced a stroke after being beaten unconscious in an alcohol-fuelled gang attack, SYDNEY – September 15, 2015
Nowadays, ex-professional AFL player, newlywed and motivational speaker, Barnaby, 34, Sydney, spends most of his time travelling the world with his beautiful wife, Angela, on a “seemingly endless honeymoon,” motivating people from all walks of life about the importance of “focusing on the game plan and letting the result take care of itself.” However, when…
Read MoreSteve & Lynette Waugh championing cause close to heart: stroke prevention – September 4, 2015
Australian cricket legend, Steve Waugh, AO, is joining his wife and stroke survivor, Lynette, 49, health professionals and stroke survivors, to champion public awareness of stroke, its often fatal consequences, and the importance of early detection today (Wednesday, September 2, 2015). With more than 60,000 Australians experiencing stroke each year,1 one-in-430 (17,273) of whom are…
Read MoreKim Ledger to address the enormity of prescription medication misuse & fatal overdose to mark Australian Overdose Awareness Week 2015 – September 1, 2015
ScriptWise will address the enormity of prescription medication misuse and fatal overdose at their inaugural Australian Overdose Awareness Week 2015 (August 30 – September 6) event in Perth today (Tuesday, September 1, 2015). ScriptWise Patron and father of the late Oscar-winning actor, Heath Ledger, who died from an accidental overdose of prescription medications in January…
Read MoreOne-in-two Australians affected by chronic disease: AIHW report – August 14, 2015
New figures released by the Australian Institute of Health and Wellness (AIHW) this week (Wednesday, August 12, 2015) reveal 50 per cent of Aussies are living with at least one chronic disease, while 20 per cent of us are battling two or more chronic diseases. Among people aged 45 and older, this figure doubles to…
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