Drinking two to three cups of coffee a day extends lifespan
As the average age of the human race increases, is it perhaps linked to the…More
Author: Annie Donaldson
Annie Donaldson
With a background in nursing, Annie has spent over 20 years working in the health industry, including the coordination of medical support for international TV productions and major stadium events, plus education campaigns with a number of national health organisations. In recent years, she has also taken time out of the workforce to be a full-time carer, giving her first-hand experience of the challenges and rewards of this role.
How do aged care residents spend their time?
Any of us with loved ones in aged care hopes they’re living their best life…More
Mosquitoes can smell humans in ways we cannot even imagine
If you’ve ever lain awake at night, kept sleepless by the buzz, hum, and bites…More
Put the kettle on – it could help you live longer
There’s nothing quite like a soothing cuppa, sometimes multiple times per day – not just…More
Think you know how to take a pill? You may be wrong
A lot of us take pills nearly every day, and the process is pretty much…More
Unsatisfying love life? Good news, ladies: it’s probably not you
It’s an unfortunate fact that in many relationships, women shoulder a lot of the load.…More
A knotty problem: how do you get rid of muscle knots?
We’ve all felt them – those annoying, tender little lumps in our muscles that form…More
National Dementia Helpline now available 24/7 as Ita Buttrose gives voice to The Guide
Dementia Australia’s National Dementia Helpline has gone 24/7 to provide as much help, advice and…More
Purple pros: the colourful food study that could help in the fight against dementia
When considering your diet, you might think about kilojoules or fats or sugars or nutritional…More
Improving diet and increasing exercise key to preventing a stroke as people age
Lifestyle changes such as improving diet and increasing the amount of exercise, combined with medication,…More