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S3 E15: Love Your Eyes – World Sight Day
We examine conditions that affect eye health – from the treatable to those that cause blindness. And, The Rev Bill Crews joins us in Nostalgia Town.
S3 E14: Unravelling the Brain’s Mysteries
Rugby league legend Royce Simmons talks about managing his Alzheimers, his early years in the bush and stardom on the footy field. Meanwhile, Prof Pankaj Sah reveals promising discoveries in dementia research.
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Mental Health
Suicide – More of Us Seeking Help
World Suicide Prevention Day Saturday 10 September 2022 Australians are being reminded there is always hope – and help available […]
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S3 E10: Overcoming Anxiety & Depression
Mental health is top of mind leading up to World Suicide Prevention & RU OK Day. It is possible to prevent anxiety and depression – the leading cause of suicide – says our guest Prof Viviana Wuthrich – Macquarie University’s Director of the Centre for Ageing, Cognition and Wellbeing.
A fresh look at ageing
Guest on Episode 9, Professor Julie Byles, a Director of the Centre for Women’s Health Research, studies women aged 70 […]
Read moreBreaking the Cycle of Back Pain
Australia’s first national care standard for low back pain is good news for the millions of people with this common […]
Read moreDementia & Discrimination
Recent guest on Baby Boomers Guide, Ita Buttrose AC OBE is a patron of Dementia Australia and in this video, […]
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S3 E9: Women’s Health Across the Generations
Ahead of Women’s Health Week, we look at new research findings that track women’s health from their 40s through to their 70s. And, we interview Carlotta, the much-loved star of stage and television.
Prostate Cancer Awareness – The Long Run
Let’s talk about prostate cancer Prostate cancer remains the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australian, claiming the lives of about […]
Read moreHealth Insurance – Do You Really Need It? Money Extra – S3 E7
In our Episode 7 Money Extra segment, we address health insurance. It’s an infernal dilemma – do you need private […]
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Seniors Emotional Wellbeing
Lex & Patricia recently interviewed Prof Viviana Wuthrich, the Director of the Centre for Ageing, Cognition and Wellbeing at Macquarie […]
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples Divorce Exercise Finance Fitness Health Season 3
S3 E1: NAIDOC Week
Renowned indigenous activist, Professor Gary Foley, joins us for Nostalgia Town. We also talk with the very clever, Dr Norman Swan about what’s good for us and, in Money Extra, Alice Mantel talks about grey divorces.