“In the end, my pharmacist suggested we download MedAdvisor as a way of managing all of my different medications.”
‘I suffer from memory loss, so MedAdvisor is a life-changer’
Can you name the common condition that causes lung and liver disease but is rarely diagnosed?
“It’s somewhat of a conundrum why Alpha-1 is so little known and misunderstood, especially when an estimated one in nine Australians carry a defective gene.”
‘How likely are you to develop diabetes?’
“Prevention is key. It’s much easier to take steps now to maintain a healthy lifestyle than to then try and manage the condition.”
‘My life was changed by a stranger’s kindness’
“The movement gave me the chance to regroup and give back in ways I never thought possible, opening up kindness as another avenue to ‘self-care’ that is more valuable than going to get your nails done.”
“Think only the elderly get osteoporosis? Think again”
“One of the most common myths is that osteoporosis only happens in the most elderly of populations, such as people over 80.”
Carers cannot help others if they don’t look after themselves
“I am a very resilient person, but I think all carers by nature are resilient because they have to be.”
“I was more successful than ever, I had more money than ever, but I still felt depressed”
“That bridge between knowing you need help and getting help is often the hardest to cross.”
Do you know the signs of stroke? It could save someone’s life
"A stroke can have a debilitating, long-lasting effect on its victims, but bystanders, family and friends have a huge role to play in minimising its impact."
Do you have ‘asthma in disguise?’
Perhaps you find it hard to breathe in spring, and have always wondered why. You may have put your symptoms down to a change in seasons or household dust, but it could be that you have a more serious condition, one that affects one in nine Australian adults and children: asthma. This week’s Asthma Week... Continue Reading →