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Latest news: Health

Social media appearance-led content impacting Australians’ body image

Health & Wellbeing Newstime Media -
New research conducted by Butterfly Foundation reveals the unintentional harm that prevalent body appearance social media content can have.

How to unwind: advice from a psychologist

Health & Wellbeing Dr Vivienne Lewis -
Dr Vivienne Lewis explains why it is important to ourselves first and take the time to properly unwind and how to do it.

Weight gain is kicked to the curb in antipsychotic drug breakthrough

Health & Wellbeing Newstime Media -
Thousands of Australians struggle with serious mental health conditions. But when the recommended treatment involves antipsychotic medications, the side effects are excess kilos, which only adds weight to an already complex diagnosis. Now,...

Get moving for your mental health

Health & Wellbeing Dr Vivienne Lewis -
Dr Vivienne Lewis explains the vital role exercise and physical movement plays in keeping our minds healthy and happy.

Coffee: good or bad for you?

Health & Wellbeing Wes Smith -
Regular CD columnist, Wesley Smith explains the good, bad and how much is too much when it comes to drinking coffee.

Report on Australia’s health sobering

Local Georgia Curry -
For the first time in more than 50 years, an infectious disease was in the top five leading causes of death in Australia in 2022, according to a new report by the...

Inner South Health Centre coming to Griffith

Local Nicholas Fuller -
A greenfield site behind the Griffith shops will house a health centre for the Inner South from 2027, the ACT Government announced.

Avian influenza found in ACT

Local Newstime Media -
Avian influenza (bird flu) has been found in the ACT, but minister Vassarotti says the risk to the public is low.

‘Forever chemicals’ found in Canberra Drinking Water

Health & Wellbeing Wes Smith -
Wesley Smith discusses a policy change on forever chemicals by the US Environmental Protection Agency and why it matters to Canberra.

Sick of being sick? How to cope psychologically when you’re not well

Health & Wellbeing Dr Vivienne Lewis -
Feeling fed up when you're sick? Dr Vivienne Lewis gives you some hints on how to feel mentally okay when your body is unwell.

ACT Budget: Healthcare

Local Newstime Media -
$86 million in the 2024-25 ACT Budget to recruit nurses and midwives, and a Child and Adolescent Hospital in the Home Program.

Magnesium health benefits: muscle, mind and sleep

Health & Wellbeing Wes Smith -
Wesley Smith explains what magnesium is and the benefits of having an ample supply of the nutrient in our bodies.

The psychological importance of celebrating birthdays

Health & Wellbeing Dr Vivienne Lewis -
Dr Vivienne Lewis explains why it is important to consider the wants of our loved ones and friends when celebrating their birthdays.

How to support someone going through domestic violence

Health & Wellbeing Dr Vivienne Lewis -
Dr Vivienne Lewis explains how to support a loved one who may be experience a domestically violent relationship.

The importance of Vitamin D

Health & Wellbeing Wes Smith -
Wesley Smith explains what vitamin D does and why it is so important that we ensure we have enough of it in our system.

One-off boost for ACT health NGOs

Local Newstime Media -
Non-government health sector organisations will receive $1.65 million in additional funding from the ACT Government.
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