Health – Page 57 – Openforum https://www.openforum.com.au Open Forum offers an independent platform for Australian debate Thu, 28 Mar 2024 22:27:37 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.25 Open letter to Parliamentarians: Dying without pain and with dignity https://www.openforum.com.au/open-letter-to-parliamentarians-dying-without-pain-and-with-dignity/ Fri, 13 Jun 2014 15:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/open-letter-to-parliamentarians-dying-without-pain-and-with-dignity/ Voluntary assisted dying is a sensitive topic that affects the whole of society. Hani Montan asks all members of states and federal Parliaments to reveal how they stand on this issue.

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Go Red for Women https://www.openforum.com.au/go-red-for-women/ Tue, 10 Jun 2014 13:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/news/go-red-for-women/ Go Red this June and raise money to help beat the single biggest killer of Australian women. The Heart Foundation is leading the fight against heart disease. Dress red, eat red … Anything goes as long as it’s red.

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Create a more mentally healthy workplace https://www.openforum.com.au/create-a-more-mentally-healthy-workplace/ Fri, 06 Jun 2014 20:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/create-a-more-mentally-healthy-workplace/ A lot of business owners and managers still believe that mental health at the workplace is not an important issue. Brian Graetz says the Heads Up campaign by beyondblue wants to change that perception and help workplaces to be as mentally healthy as possible.

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Going Red in the fight against our No.1 killer https://www.openforum.com.au/going-red-in-the-fight-against-our-no-1-killer/ Wed, 21 May 2014 18:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/going-red-in-the-fight-against-our-no-1-killer/ Heart disease is the single biggest killer of women in Australia. Mary Barry, National CEO of the Heart Foundation, says that knowing your risk is the first step to stopping heart disease.

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The hidden heroes https://www.openforum.com.au/the-hidden-heroes/ Fri, 16 May 2014 18:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/the-hidden-heroes/ There is still a lot of stigma attached to schizophrenia. Rob Ramjan hopes that Schizophrenia Awareness Week will help to clear some of the misunderstandings around this hidden and often feared illness.

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Fasting and dealing with imperfection https://www.openforum.com.au/fasting-and-dealing-with-imperfection/ Fri, 16 May 2014 15:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/fasting-and-dealing-with-imperfection/ Supported fasting has been proven to have lasting health benefits, but is quite intimidating for many. Aaron Travers says it’s not about being perfect, but rather being present and allowing for moments of weakness.

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Why is learning difficult for children with autism? https://www.openforum.com.au/why-is-learning-difficult-for-children-with-autism-2/ Fri, 09 May 2014 20:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/why-is-learning-difficult-for-children-with-autism-2/ There is still a lot of research to be done around the impact of early learning programs on the development of young children with autism. Dr Giacomo Vivanti shares some first results.

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Have fun and raise funds this Mother’s Day https://www.openforum.com.au/have-fun-and-raise-funds-this-mothers-day/ Fri, 09 May 2014 14:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/have-fun-and-raise-funds-this-mothers-day/ This Sunday the Mother’s Day Classic fun run and walk will support research into breast cancer treatment and prevention. Michelle McLean is leading the Boardroom Challenge as top fundraiser nationally and has a very personal reason to do so.

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The power of mindfulness to transform your world https://www.openforum.com.au/the-power-of-mindfulness-to-transform-your-world/ Tue, 06 May 2014 16:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/the-power-of-mindfulness-to-transform-your-world/ Mindful in May is a one month campaign that teaches meditation and at the same time helps bring clean water to those in developing countries. Elise Bialylew explains why everyone should meditate regularly.

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Conversation at the end of a life well lived https://www.openforum.com.au/conversation-at-the-end-of-a-life-well-lived/ Fri, 11 Apr 2014 16:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/conversation-at-the-end-of-a-life-well-lived/ Watching a loved person die is painful and confronting. Don Campbell urges patients and their families to have their own difficult conversations in advance to help doctors provide compassionate care at the end of a life well lived.

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Integrate self care into health policy https://www.openforum.com.au/integrate-self-care-into-health-policy/ Tue, 08 Apr 2014 16:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/integrate-self-care-into-health-policy/ The current health care system is under enormous pressure. Deon Schoombie, Executive Director of the Australian Self Medication Industry, wants a national conversation on how self care can be more fully integrated into our health care policy.

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Chained to a desk? Your health is in danger https://www.openforum.com.au/chained-to-a-desk-your-health-is-in-danger/ Fri, 28 Mar 2014 16:00:00 +0000 http://staging.openforum.com.au/blog/chained-to-a-desk-your-health-is-in-danger/ Sitting at a desk all day can have serious long-term effects on your health. Andre Smith looks into ways to ease the stress of sitting all day.

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