The National Strategic Action Plan is created by Osteoporosis Australia (OA), and the Australian Government. Minister for Health Greg Hunt is in partnership with the plan, that is launched during the lead up to Osteoporosis Day on Sunday. Government is allocating $4 million to support implementation of this plan, which will …
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This spring Australians are encouraged to shop Australian-made by looking out for the Australian Made logo when shopping for beauty and personal care products. Research from Roy Morgan shows that 58 per cent of shoppers prefer to buy Australian-made beauty and personal care and cosmetic products, while 23 per cent …
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Kiwifruit, cannabis and smartphone apps are among the latest sleep aids in the spotlight at an international sleep conference being held in Sydney today and tomorrow. Sleep DownUnder 2019 will host more than 800 of Australasia’s sleep experts to reveal the latest research into sleep problems like insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), jet lag and snoring. Among the discoveries are a raft of …
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A recent survey of almost 3,000 health professionals reveals that a significant number (69 per cent) are prescribing parkrun to their patients, as an alternative to more traditional treatment alternatives. “Physical activity is an important part of keeping healthy and GPs can often prescribe different levels of it to help …
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A mother, a wife and now Pharmacy Assistant of the Year winner – Brianne Lowe has taken home the prestigious award back to Charlestown, New South Wales. The passionate, high-energy pharmacy assistant from HealthSAVE Pharmacy attended the Pharmacy Assistants National Conference alongside the other State Winners with great enthusiasm. “The …
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Bunbury Drive-In Chemist How does it feel to be awarded State Finalist for Western Australia? Amazing and surreal! I was definitely not expecting it so it does feel fantastic. I’m really proud of myself and my whole team here at the pharmacy were absolutely chuffed. It’s been great! Can you …
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PharmaSave, Casuarina How does it feel be awarded State Finalist for Northern Territory? It feels amazing! I was over the moon and completely honoured because I didn’t expect it at all. It’s nice to be recognised and you can get so much from the award, such as more learning experiences …
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Recent research shows the link between young adults who suffer from depression and an unhealthy diet. Those experiencing the mental illness present significantly fewer symptoms of depression after eating a healthy diet for three weeks. This is according to a study published in open-access journal ‘PLOS ONE’ by Heather Francis …
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Eating disorders (ED) are now the first mental health disorder to be assigned specific item numbers. This comes under the new Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) scheme from the beginning of November. ED experts have urgently called the Australian health workforce to increase the management of these complex illnesses. Additionally, the …
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Blackmans Bay, Discount Drug Store How does it feel to be awarded State Finalist for Tasmania? When I was announced as the winner, I was shocked and couldn’t move. I seriously didn’t believe what was just announced. I think mainly after spending the day with so many other assistants and …
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