The Senior
Thursday, 7 December 2023
Health
At winter start 2023, 2.5 million over 65s weren't up-to-date with their vaccinations.
Eileen Wood
Hearing loss can have a significant impact on relationships and emotional wellbeing
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Hearing loss can have a significant impact on relationships and emotional wellbeing
People with diabetes three times more likely to be hospitalised with the flu
About 1.8 million fewer flu vaccinations have been given this year compared to 2022, but cases are still being reported.
Eileen Wood
People living with dabetes are urged to get a late flu vaccine as the virus lingers in the community. Picture Shutterstock
Dentists call for dental schemes for vulnerable Australians
One in three Australian adults has untreated tooth decay.
Staff Reporter
Dentists call for a scheme to help seniors and people on low income access care. Picture Shutterstock
Drug to give new hope to men in cancer fight
Prostate cancer is the second most deadly cancer in men.
Staff Reporter
Prostate cancer can spread to almost any part of the body. Picture supplied
Why our arteries harden
Certain genes contribute to our arteries hardening. What can we learn from this?
Therese Murray
Professor Jason Kovacic. Picture supplied
Shine a Light to join in lung cancer fight
Australia's biggest annual lung cancer fundraiser is almost here.
Staff Reporter
Lung x-ray. Picture Shutterstock
Tech to offer glimpse of hospital's past, present and future
A major Sydney hospital will offer Australia-first augmented reality tours.
Staff Reporter
Westmead Hospital's augmented reality tours will be the first of their kind in Australia. Picture courtesy of Western Sydney Local Health District
Thunderstorm asthma: what's your plan?
You don't have to be asthmatic to fall victim to thunderstorm asthma.
Staff Reporter
Be prepared for thunderstorm asthma. Picture Shutterstock
More than 140,000 Australians live with aphasia. Do you know one?
People living with aphasia can become depressed, anxious and isolated.
Eileen Wood
A person with aphasia may find it difficult to communicate in noisy or busy environments. Picture Shutterstock

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