Healthy Eating Programs a Good Investment

Individuals with a higher socioeconomic status usually follow a healthy eating program and take better care of their health needs, while those on lower incomes are more likely to cut back on basic needs, according to recent research.

Omega 3 and Antidepressants Could Help Avoid Dementia and Depression

Omega-3 supplements and the antidepressant sertraline are being considered in a study to reduce depressive symptoms and cognitive decline in older people, in a bid to prevent the onset of dementia and depression in later life.

Record Number of Indigenous GP Registrars Fellow from RACGP

This year has seen the largest number of Indigenous GP registrars fellow from the Royal Australian College of General Practice. It was a historic moment at the Fellowship and Awards Ceremony last Wednesday, when, four of nine Aboriginal registrars who had succeeded in meeting the RACGP assessment requirements in 2013, were conferred with the Fellowship of the RACGP.

LASA launches 3 million reasons campaign to protect aged care workers

Medibank Report Calls For Better Coordination of Mental Health Services

A new report by private health insurer Medibank has estimated the overall cost of supporting people with mental illness in Australia at $28.6 billion per year.

Nutrition in aged care

For any meal to be successful in the aged care environment it needs to be eaten ensuring that residents are receiving the nutrients they need Karen Abbey reports.