Monday, 30 December 2024 09:02
MAKING NEW YEAR'S EVE GO WITH A BANG
Public transport options from early afternoon
MORE than a million revellers are expected to ring in the new year watching Sydney’s incredible fireworks at vantage points around the harbour – and public transport will provide the smoothest start to 2025.
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Sunday, 29 December 2024 18:19
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.
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Sunday, 29 December 2024 18:17
WHY WE RATE SEEING OVER HEARING
A SURVEY by Audika Hearing Clinic reveals Australians prioritize 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
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