Tag: research
We can help save Western Australia’s black cockatoos
by Chilla Bulbeck Recently Karen Majer (Have a Go News November) alerted us to the endangered status of the barking owl. As she notes, the...
Say nuts to avoid obesity and dementia
Weight loss is never an easy nut to crack, but a handful (30–50g) of almonds a day could keep extra kilos at bay, according...
The hot topic of conservation of endangered species – have you...
Australia holds a tragic record – the 2022 State of the Environment report found Australia has lost more species to extinction than any other...
Hearing clinic staff take on month-long trial to experience life with...
Perhaps surprisingly, the biggest objection to wearing hearing aids that Lions Hearing Clinics hear is: “I am too old to wear hearing aids.” Some might...
Try eating a portion of cheese daily for better bone health
A trial in Norway has shown a daily piece of cheese could indicate a way of preventing osteopenia (bone thinning) and osteoporosis. But not all...
PROST! leads the way in helping Perth men recover from prostate...
Muscle, mateship and mood is the three-fold focus of PROST! a unique Perth-based affiliated support group of the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia which...
The world of motoring is changing – will your next car...
Recent fuel price increases have prompted many people to ponder an electric vehicle (EV) as their next car. There’s no doubt that EVs are...
A coffee (or two) a day keeps the cardiologist away and...
Drinking two or more cups of coffee a day not only lowers your risk of disease but also helps you live longer. Professor Peter Kistler...
Do you have Type 2 Diabetes or are you pre-diabetic?
Are you preparing for hip or knee joint replacement surgery? If so, we invite you to join Chronic Care Australia’s innovative exercise medicine program. Chronic...
Alzheimer’s advancements in Western Australia – and they need volunteers
West Australian scientists and medicos leading the battle against dementia are tackling new ground, inviting volunteers to join international and national dementia trials. “Volunteering for...
