Fears 27,000 heart checks missed in pandemic could lead to wave of heart disease.
Nearly 350 heart attacks, strokes or heart-related deaths over the next five years could have been prevented if 27,000 Heart Health Checks had not been missed or delayed because of COVID-19, according to new modeling released by the Heart Foundation today. At least 27,000 Australians are likely to have missed…
Renters, mortgage-borrowers and regional Australians more likely to be overweight, obese.
A new report released today shows that Australians of working age who are paying off a mortgage or renting and those living in inner regional areas are more likely to be overweight or obese. The report by the Australian Institute of Health & Welfare (AIHW) highlights the links between overweight and…
New research reveals ageism is on the rise, national action needed.
A landmark national survey has revealed ageism is on the rise in Australia, with 37 percent of over-50s now reporting having experienced discrimination – up from 33 percent in 2018. The COTA Federation’s State Of The Older Nation report also revealed 26 percent of respondents had experienced employment-related discrimination since turning 50…