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...
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...
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...
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...
‘Smart drugs’ not so smart when it comes to complex problems Recent reports suggest stimulant drugs, usually used to treat ADHD are being taken by students and employees to increase their academic and work productivity. These drugs include methylphenidate,...
