chronic illness
Australia's growing obesity epidemic
A new report by the Collective for Action on Obesity shows the number of Australians living with obesity is growing at an alarming rate
Thursday, 28 March 2019
Chronic disease increases mental health risk
Millions of Australians living with common health issues such as asthma, hypertension, arthritis, cancer and diabetes are at much greater risk of mental health conditions.
Wednesday, 8 August 2018
Positive thinking improves patient recovery
Research that analysed more than 270 studies found people who held strong negative emotions about their illness and viewed it as more serious were more likely to be in denial and experience depression or anxiety, and less likely to get better.
Monday, 21 August 2017
Indigenous communities very high risk for diabetes
Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islanders are three times more likely to develop diabetes.
Monday, 5 January 2015
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