Practice Connect
Stay informed with Practice Connect, your monthly digest of healthcare’s most relevant topics. We deliver evidence-based insights on controversial health debates, prevention strategies, and practical clinical guidance to help you navigate patient conversations and stay current with Australian healthcare developments.
Can weight gain be driven by seasons and celebrations?
According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare 67% of adults aged 18 and over are overweight or obese. When broken done by gender, it’s...
Are sleep disorders underdiagnosed in young people?
Nearly half (48%) of all Australian adults report at least 2 sleep-related problems according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare....
Can social isolation be linked to early death and heart disease?
People who are socially isolated don’t often have contact with other people and may live alone. It is estimated that around 1 in 5 (19%) older....
Does chess, puzzles and journaling protect against dementia?
The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare estimates there were 401,300 Australians living with dementia last year. With Australia’s ageing and...
Menopause: Are we over-medicalising this inevitable transition?
Most women become menopausal naturally between the ages of 45 and 55 years according to Australasian Menopause Society. Women can also...
Low-cost ketamine shows promise in treating severe depression
About two-thirds of people with depression won't have any luck with the first treatment they try, according to Harvard University. A...
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