BENEFITS OF M-HEALTH INTERVENTIONS
Implementing effective mobile health technology will be key for secondary CVD prevention in older adults in the future, according to a scientific statement from…
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tappON ANNOUNCES NEW PARTNERS
tappON is expanding its mission to make healthcare more accessible, through a new Impact Partners program with Black Dog Institute and SpinalCure Australia, contributing…
CCTV PILOT PROGRAMME
The SA Health CCTV pilot programme in aged care is an Australian-first, set up to explore the acceptability and viability of using audio-visual surveillance…
Newmarch House 2nd Deadliest COVID-19 Cluster – CEO to Appear Before Inquiry
After the release of the final report by the royal commission into aged care Grant Millard, head of Anglicare Sydney has been summoned to appear…
International Year of Fruits and Vegetables
Aotearoa’s $6 billion fresh produce industry has rolled out a localised UN initiative, as it celebrates the launch of the International Year of Fruits…
RESEARCH FINDS EXERCISE BOOSTS BLOOD FLOW TO BRAIN
A new study has found that exercise may help older adults by slowing the onset of memory loss and dementia. The US results from…
Should We Ban e-Scooters from Pavements?
E-Scooters on pavements has been a debate that has gone on since their arrival in New Zealand. Unfortunately, the wellbeing of pedestrians, particularly the…
DEMAND ACROSS BIOTECH SPECTRUM FOR SOLUTIONS TO HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES
On average, people are living longer, their lives are busier, they have poorer diets and exercise less which is leading to increasing rates of…
Healthy Ageing: Study Finds Microbiome ‘Signature’
While the importance of the gut microbiome is well documented, its role in the human ageing process is still unclear, however, a large set…
Care Dignity & Respect – Fundamental Reform Needed
In their Report, titled Care, Dignity and Respect, Royal Commissioners Tony Pagone QC and Lynelle Briggs AO call for fundamental reform of the aged care…
Low Haemoglobin Count, Older Age and High BMI are Possible Risk Factors
A low haemoglobin count, older age and high BMI are possible risk factors for developing nerve damage after cancer treatment, a UNSW-led study has…
COVID-19 Concerns Drive Immune Interest
Key health related trends from the top ten with a particularly positive influence on dairy are led by Innova’s #5 Top Ten Trend 2021….