03 January 2025
Long may they swim! Riverstone Dolphins celebrate 30 years
RIVERSTONE Dolphins RSL Youth Swimming Club has commemorated its 30th season.
29 December 2024
MOST RATE SEEING HIGHER THAN HEARING
A SURVEY by Audika Hearing Clinic reveals Australians prioritise sight over hearing, with 73% admitting hearing is the most neglected sense. Stigma and lack of understanding contribute to this, with 59% perceiving a negative stigma around hearing loss. Matildas goalkeeper Mackenzie Arnold shares her journey of overcoming stigma, encouraging early checks. Audika urges Australians over 26 to prioritize hearing health with free or online checks to improve quality of life
29 December 2024
THE BLOOD PRESSURE - ALZEIMER'S CONNECTION
RESEARCH from UNSW’s Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) highlights hypertension treatment as a key Alzheimer’s prevention strategy. A study of 31,250 individuals found untreated hypertension after age 60 increases Alzheimer’s risk by 42%, while treated hypertension eliminates this risk. Antihypertensive benefits persist into the 80s, with similar effects across genders and ethnicities. Experts urge global efforts to address hypertension, crucial in tackling the growing dementia crisis.