This is from the “Yes, we actually knew the sky was blue before science told us” file, but I think it’s still worth discussing. Because, casually—in fact, maybe more often than occasionally—it’s useful for all of us. And not just you; I include...
Even in these unusual times in which we live, the basics in health still matter. There was an interesting piece in The Weekend Australian, exploring the life expectancy of first generation migrants from Greece living longer than the national average. The article by...
It has become the default position to complain about how badly off we are. It is almost a competition to see who can be the biggest victim. No one will state that life in Australia is not too bad. WA Today Columnist Richard Glover noted last year, “No one wants to...
In 2003 I first attended a seminar on “Anti-Aging Medicine” by two American lecturers. This was as part of a GP conference. What was most striking was their view that the effects of aging were not a given. Indeed part of their contention was that a decline in our...
We can always learn from those who do things better. Different countries have different life expectancies and different levels of wellbeing. If we can learn what they are doing right we can improve our own health and wellbeing. It is rarely rocket science. This...
