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Chronic back pain wires into our self image

Scientists have uncovered why many treatments are ineffective in addressing chronic lower back pain. It seems the affliction wires deeply into the human psyche –

More people dying from accidental falls

Accidental falls are killing 60 percent more people than a decade ago, new figures show. In 2025, 5519 people died from falls compared with 3461 in 2016. The increase

One in three parents sometimes regret having kids

By Alison Fogarty, Grace McMahon and Monique Seymour We’re often told parenting is one of the most rewarding things we’ll ever do. But as many parents will attest,

Study reveals higher numbers with cardiac and stroke risk

Far more people are at some risk of heart attack and stroke than previously thought, according to research released today. Researchers from Australian National

One in three Aussies tracks every step, sleep and workout

Wearable technology is one of Australia’s most popular preventative health tools, with one in three tracking their activity. Fitness and activity tracking platforms

Blueberries found to help keep the blues away

People who consume blueberries daily are less likely to have ongoing down days, a new study shows. Research just released by the Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for

Senate rejects controversial rebate removal for over 65s

By Michelle Grattan The Senate has rejected the government’s controversial budget measure to remove the higher private health insurance rebate for people 65 and

Loneliness can steal six years of healthy living

Loneliness has been found to reduce a person’s healthy life by nearly six years. The finding is worrying in a world where people have fewer friends and are mostly

Exercise more effective than common pain meds

Exercise can be 60 percent more effective than common pain relief medication, a new comprehensive Adelaide University study of 221,279 participants has

Daily chronic stress a time bomb for heart health

Chronic stress is believed to be creating hidden inflammation in the hearts of million of people – changing the organ’s structure and causing long term damage. A new

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