Video: Can exercise help Parkinson’s disease?
Parkinson's disease is a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system that affects the motor system as well as thinking
Pain and how you sense it
Scientists are gradually unravelling the processes within the body that lead to the unpleasant sensation of pain. Here’s a simple
Dormant butt syndrome is linked to knee and back pain
There’s another reason to get out of your chair right now: sitting too long could lead to “dormant butt syndrome”.
Video: Protein overnight for muscle mass maintenance
Deterioration of skeletal muscle mass is a common occurrence in people as they age (known as sarcopenia) and also accompanying
Morphine may worsen chronic nerve pain
Taking morphine for chronic nerve pain (neuropathic pain) may actually worsen the problem rather than help it, new evidence suggests. It shows that
Interrupting the Alzheimer’s pathway
There are currently more than 400,000 people living with dementia in Australia. Alzheimer’s disease is the most common type of
Eyesight problems: when you need glasses
To see something clearly, the light coming from the object we are looking at has to be focused on the
Dementia and eating difficulties
Meal times provide us with an opportunity to spend time with our family and friends, as well as sharing food
Office ergonomics: workstation comfort and safety
Many people find themselves using a computer for a large part of the day. Poor workplace design and layout can