OUR SUMMER ISSUE
DEC/FEB 2024/25


In this issue we have our huge Feature on Dementia and Aged Care. Find out about the new Aged Care Act and how it will affect you, and how better medication management is needed in hospitals. And did you know that 4 out of 10 residents in aged care are malnourished, or that 65% of health and care professionals still believe that dementia is a normal part of ageing – or that robots might be the future of aged care? …
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FOOD AND MOOD: We Know What To Do So Why Are’nt We Doing It?

Australians are increasingly aware of the link between food and mood, but a new survey reveals that almost half of us aren't making the dietary changes needed to boost our wellbeing. The survey, conducted by one of the world’s leading food and nutrition tracking app MyFitnessPal, found...

8 Foods and Drinks To Soothe a Sore Throat

When your throat hurts, what you eat and drink may make a difference. Some foods and drinks ease pain, while others may aggravate and cause...

Are You Eating Too Much Protein?

Protein comes up so much in advice about how to maintain a healthy weight and stay in shape that it can be easy to think...

Study Shows Why Elderly Animals Offer Crucial Scientific Insights

A new study on ageing in the animal kingdom has highlighted how urgently Earth’s oldest and wises creatures must be protected, with knowledge and environmental stability lost...

To Live Longer, Find Your Purpose in Life

How much does life satisfaction and purpose protect your health? A new study aimed to find out, and their answer reveals the power of purpose in shaping human life. A growing body of research suggests our social-psychological health matters when it comes to health and longevity. For example, studies...

Chart Your Fart: Calling Aussies to Track Their Flatulence

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CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, is calling on the community to track their farts, to help scientists better understand the frequency and characteristics of...

Neuropathic Pain Drugs Found To Increase Risk of Hip Fracture in Older Adults

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A new study by Monash University medicine safety experts found the use of gabapentinoids – medicines widely used to treat neuropathic pain – increased...

Social Isolation Can Lead To Complex Health Conditions

Despite significant increases in global population along with greater digital connectivity, the world is reportedly getting lonelier, and more socially isolated. In Australia, approximately one...

Homelessness Services Buckling Under Strain

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A landmark study finds the number of people at risk of homelessness in Australia has surged 63 per cent to three million, overwhelming the...

Health Foods You May Want to Rethink

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Reading labels is key when it comes to choosing nutritious food, but not all labels tell the full story. Here are some health foods...

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The Art of Healing produces a quarterly print + digital magazine and other online media. We advocate a holistic and preventive approach to healthcare and our articles inform and educate our readers about health, wellness, lifestyle and self-care options.