Sweet relief: an innovative bathroom designed just for older people
Last week, bathroom manufacturer Caroma launched its new research-based Wellbeing Aged Care range (pictured). 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.
Who’s a good boy? Science says dogs can recognise a ‘trustworthy ‘person
A team of researchers from Japan’s Kyoto University has done a study showing man’s best friend is…More
Did you know 85 per cent of aged care residents have osteoporosis?
But according to a first-of-its-kind study from Macquarie University, only 30 per cent of Australian…More
Spain introduces paid paternity leave – men want less kids!
It’s true. Since 2007, Spanish fathers have been able to take at least two weeks…More
Do you need to take 10,000 steps a day to improve your health? Science says no! (if you’re a woman)
If you’ve ever researched how to live longer, you’ve probably come across the idea that…More
Just like humans? “Pushy” bonobo Mums help their sons to find sexual partners, says science
Talk about helicopter parenting. The mothers of young male bonobos (a type of chimpanzee) are…More
Did you know? Over 100 Australians die from bowel cancer every week
Tomorrow (1 June) marks the start of Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, an initiative that aims…More
Research confirms that having a ‘work bestie’ is actually really important
We all love having a friend at work to complain to – but did you…More
People who swear like sailors are smarter (and make the best friends), says science
Two US academics have published a new study, The Pragmatics of Swearing, suggesting that people…More
“Bro-ifying” health: this ‘man cave’ is getting more men to go to the doctor
Imagine: you’re lounging on a leather couch while watching sports on a 70-inch flat screen…More