By Dr Georgia Page As the world’s population ages, the pursuit of healthy ageing becomes an increasingly important societal goal. Frailty is a common condition that often accompanies the ageing …
Dr Georgia Page
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Health & Wellbeing
Osteoporosis in Australia: Understanding the Silent Disease and Preventing Fractures
by LukeAdminBy Dr Georgia Page Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones become weak and brittle, making them more likely to fracture. It mainly affects people over the age of 50 …
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Health & Wellbeing
Understanding Sleep Apnoea: Symptoms, Risks, and Effective Treatment Options
by LukeAdminBy Dr Georgia Page There is nothing quite like a good night sleep and waking up feeling refreshed and ready to enjoy your day. However, if you are someone that …
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Health & Wellbeing
Preventing Cardiovascular Disease: Lifestyle Changes and Risk Management
by LukeAdminby Dr Georgia Page Cardiovascular disease accounts for over 1 in 4 deaths in Australia as is the leading cause of death for older Australians. Approximately 1.2 million Australians are …
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Health & Wellbeing
Understanding Osteoporosis: The Silent Disease That Affects Bone Health
by LukeAdminby Dr Georgia Page Osteoporosis is a condition in which bones become weak and brittle, making them more likely to fracture. It mainly affects people over the age of 50 …
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Health & Wellbeing
Staying Healthy During Challenging Times: Tips for Seniors Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic
by LukeAdminBy DR GEORGIA PAGE. MBBS, FRACGP, BSc (Biomedical) This year has certainly been a challenging one due to the COVID-19 pandemic, especially for our older population. Social isolation has not …
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Health & Wellbeing
Shielding Against the Sun: Unveiling Skin Cancer Risks, Types, Prevention, and Early Detection
by LukeAdminby DR GEORGIA PAGE MBBS, FRACGP, BSc (Biomedical) Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the worldand accounts for 80% of all cancers. Two in three …
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by DR GEORGIA PAGE MBBS, FRACGP, BSc (Biomedical) Bowel cancer is Australia’s second deadliest cancer. It claims more lives than breast cancer, prostate cancer, and melanoma. 1 in 13 Australian’s …
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Health & Wellbeing
Ensuring Vaccine Protection for Older Adults: Importance of Immunization in the Elderly
by LukeAdminby DR GEORGIA PAGE MBBS, FRACGP, BSc (Biomedical) The focus on vaccination is often on children but what about our over 65 population? Older people suffer higher rates of serious …