Is early childhood abuse linked to poor pregnancy outcomes?
According to the 2023 Australian Child Maltreatment Study nearly two in three Australians (62.2%) reported that they had experienced at least one form of child maltreatment (58.4% of males and 65.5% of females). We know that adverse experiences in childhood – such as...
Do alcohol apps help curb young drinking?
You probably have a general sense of how much you drink, if you drink – but we all know there can be a big difference between ballpark estimates and cold hard data. Do you think you’d change your drinking behaviour if you were receiving regular reminders about your...
Are exercise ‘weekend warriors’ at increased risk of heart disease?
For many, the working week leaves little time for exercise – it’s something you fit in as a “weekend warrior” on the courts, in the water, on the pavement or in the gym. Many physical activity guidelines recommend people space out their exercise, but is there evidence...
Can weight gain be driven by seasons and celebrations?
According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 67% of adults aged 18 and over are overweight or obese. When broken done by gender, it’s slightly more common in men than women. Weight gain is obviously the core problem, and a particular area of focus is...
The Dose – Edition 5
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Are sleep disorders underdiagnosed in young people?
Nearly half (48%) of all Australian adults report at least 2 sleep-related problems according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. Sleep disorders (like sleep apnoea and insomnia) have knock on effects for a person’s health and work life. Now a new...
Can social isolation be linked to early death and heart disease?
People who are socially isolated don’t often have contact with other people and may live alone. It is estimated that around 1 in 5 (19%) older. Australians are socially isolated Loneliness impacts over five million Australians. Various countries around the world, most...
Does chess, puzzles and journaling protect against dementia?
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare estimates there were 401,300 Australians living with dementia last year. With Australia’s ageing and growing population, it’s predicted dementia diagnoses will more than double in the next three decades. As the body of...
Menopause: Are we over-medicalising this inevitable transition?
Most women become menopausal naturally between the ages of 45 and 55 years according to Australasian Menopause Society. Women can also experience early menopause due to health conditions or after surgery. Menopause affects every woman differently. Some women deal with...
Low-cost ketamine shows promise in treating severe depression
About two-thirds of people with depression won't have any luck with the first treatment they try, according to Harvard University. A promising treatment for severe depression is ketamine - which was known as a recreational drug by some people, although it's been used...
Is the Alzheimer’s drug Donanemab really a turning point for treatment?
About 400,000 Australians are living with dementia and most of them have Alzheimer's disease. Alzheimer's disease is thought to be caused by the abnormal build-up of proteins in and around brain cells. According to the National Institute on Aging, one of the proteins...
