Health – Page 53 – Openforum https://www.openforum.com.au Open Forum offers an independent platform for Australian debate Wed, 27 Mar 2024 21:57:31 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.25 What do you need to know about diabetes? https://www.openforum.com.au/what-do-you-need-to-know-about-diabetes/ Mon, 08 Jun 2015 23:20:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/news/what-do-you-need-to-know-about-diabetes/ Diabetes is Australia’s fastest growing chronic disease with 280 new cases every day. 12 to 18 July 2015 is National Diabetes Week. Its aim is to raise awareness of the seriousness of diabetes and the growing number of people who have it.

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Red alert! Heart attack often preceded by GP warning https://www.openforum.com.au/red-alert-heart-attack-often-preceded-by-gp-warning/ Thu, 04 Jun 2015 03:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/red-alert-heart-attack-often-preceded-by-gp-warning/ Every day in Australia, 50 women will have a heart attack. The National CEO of the Heart Foundation Mary Barry says there are important steps women need to take to reduce their risk of heart attack.

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The Australian Healthcare System – what’s wrong with it and how to fix it? https://www.openforum.com.au/the-australian-healthcare-system-whats-wrong-with-it-and-how-to-fix-it/ Sun, 31 May 2015 23:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/the-australian-healthcare-system-whats-wrong-with-it-and-how-to-fix-it/ For the next two months we will discuss Australia’s health. Introducing the topic is Kevin Austen who says to fix our Healthcare System we firstly need to agree on a common vision for it.

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Australian health system: What needs to be done https://www.openforum.com.au/australian-health-system-what-needs-to-be-done/ Sun, 31 May 2015 23:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/australian-health-system-what-needs-to-be-done/ The Australian health system is often criticised. Chair of the Australian Centre for Health Research Alan Castleman says while the system is working well, there is room for improvement that requires changes in the way we think and act.

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Losing weight is a science, keeping it off is psychology https://www.openforum.com.au/losing-weight-is-a-science-keeping-it-off-is-psychology/ Sun, 31 May 2015 23:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/losing-weight-is-a-science-keeping-it-off-is-psychology/ We all know that a healthy weight has lifelong benefits. Personal trainer John Carpenter says losing weight and maintaining it is simpler than you might think.

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Bringing health to life https://www.openforum.com.au/bringing-health-to-life/ Mon, 25 May 2015 03:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/news/bringing-health-to-life/ Medical Research Week takes place from 28 May to 5 June 2015. It celebrates Australia's contribution to health and medical research. This year's ASMR medallist is Dr Ashok Saluja.

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For the girl who wasn’t there https://www.openforum.com.au/for-the-girl-who-wasnt-there/ Fri, 15 May 2015 02:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/for-the-girl-who-wasnt-there/ Mental health and addiction is managed under separate community health services and training packages. Xenia Girdler says clients with complex support needs will continue to fall through the cracks if this doesn’t change.

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Leading the charge to find a cure for MS https://www.openforum.com.au/leading-the-charge-to-find-a-cure-for-ms/ Wed, 13 May 2015 02:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/leading-the-charge-to-find-a-cure-for-ms/ Throughout May the Kiss Goodbye to MS campaign raises funds for vital research into multiple sclerosis. Renee Coffey tells her journey with MS.

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Walk or run for breast cancer research this Mother’s Day https://www.openforum.com.au/walk-or-run-for-breast-cancer-research-this-mothers-day/ Fri, 08 May 2015 01:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/walk-or-run-for-breast-cancer-research-this-mothers-day/ Thousands of people across Australia will come together to celebrate Mother’s Day by raising funds for breast cancer research this Sunday. Steph Briggs-Killick shares her very personal journey to becoming a passionate supporter.

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Kiss Goodbye to MS https://www.openforum.com.au/kiss-goodbye-to-ms-2/ Tue, 21 Apr 2015 23:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/news/kiss-goodbye-to-ms-2/ Kiss Goodbye to MS calls on people with multiple sclerosis (MS), their friends, family and colleagues to raise funds for research into a cure of the disease. During the month of May, MS Australia asks everyone to wear red lipstick and share the message with events throughout Australia.

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Make immunisation mandatory https://www.openforum.com.au/make-immunisation-mandatory/ Thu, 16 Apr 2015 01:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/make-immunisation-mandatory/ The federal government has announced a ‘no jab, no pay’ plan with bipartisan support. Medical ethicist Dr Alberto Giubilini says making child immunisation mandatory would be a better policy than withholding welfare payments.

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Why Australians are getting larger https://www.openforum.com.au/why-australians-are-getting-larger/ Wed, 15 Apr 2015 04:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/why-australians-are-getting-larger/ Australia’s obesity rates are climbing faster than anywhere else in the world. Professor Manny Noakes says people who want to lose weight need to take action in order to prolong their life and decrease the likelihood of developing conditions associated with being overweight.

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