What you need to know about taking naps in the office
In an era where professionals have to do less with more, and also take care of their health, one practice has repeatedly proven to be able to boost productivity – taking afternoon naps in the office. Fiona Kerr, the neural specialist from the University of Adelaide has advocated professionals take afternoon naps in order to re-charge. She told the Daily Mail: “There’s really interesting work done on not only taking a nap, but the length of naps. “The best nap is really the 15-30 minute nap. It ..>> view originalThe Diet Responsible For Adele's Slim-Down Includes Dark Chocolate And Red Wine
And if anyone can spot a hit, Adele can. Back in 2012, Adele proclaimed she wouldn't lose weight unless it affected her health or her sex life, and while we're not ones to speculate about the motivation for her recent slim-down, the singer has been looking noticeably fitter in recent months. According to the Daily Mail, she's been working with Pete Geracimo, a celebrity trainer who encourages his high-profile clients (like Kim Cattrall and the Hoff) to follow the odd-sounding "sirtfood diet". S..>> view originalTreated paper warns users of impending sunburn
Health & Wellbeing Treated paper warns users of impending sunburn Ben Coxworth May 26, 2016 As any dermatologist will tell you, it's important to know when to get out of the sunlight – or at least, when to apply more sunscreen. As a result, there are now various UV exposure-monitoring devices that tell us when to seek the shade. Not everyone wants to buy one, however, plus some of the single-..>> view originalMum-of-three Amanda Ferreira loses her battle with cancer
Mum-of-three Amanda Ferreira loses her battle with cancer Last updated 16:34, May 27 2016 HELP A MAMA OUT / FACEBOOK Amanda Ferreira said she did not come to this earth to be a part-time mum. Kiwi mother Amanda Elizabeth Ferreira has lost her battle with inoperable cancer, leaving behind three little girls. Ferreira, or AJ as she was affectionately known, wouldn't call it a "battle" ..>> view originalPalliative, hospice care lacking among dying cancer patients
“The main lesson learned is we need to improve exposure to palliative care, both in terms of how many patients receive it and when they receive it,” Gidwani said. The team’s analysis of palliative care focused on care provided by the VA because palliative care is not coded consistently in Medicare. However, the researchers could examine hospice care in both environments. When they compared the timing and provision of hospice care between patients treated by the VA and those who received care pa..>> view originalTelstra attacked over $220 million cancer screening register contract win
The federal government has awarded a contract estimated to be worth up to $220 million to Telstra Health to construct and manage a new National Cancer Screening Register, a decision which has been attacked by union peak body the ACTU and not-for-profit group, Pro Bono Australia, in defence of a not-for-profit which unsuccessfully tendered for the contract. Under the five-year contract tendered by the Department of Health Services, Telstra Health’s growing health services business will develop..>> view originalPressure mounts for mandatory fat, salt and sugar targets
Government is coming under increasing pressure to set targets for the fat, salt and sugar content of food and drink in advance of the publication of its childhood obesity strategy, which is expected later this summer. The Obesity Health Alliance (OHA), a group of health professionals and others, has called on the government to force food and drink manufacturers to reduce the fat, salt and sugar content of their products by set amounts to curb the nation’s rising obesity levels. It has also dema..>> view originalPaleo diet more effective for weight loss than previously thought, research finds
Paleo diet more effective for weight loss than previously thought, research finds Updated May 27, 2016 14:35:35 The popular diet, known as the Paleo diet, is more effective for weight loss than following the recommended Australian dietary guidelines, research has found. Key points:Women on Paleo diet lost on average 2kg more over four weeksResearchers remain cautious to recommend diets that cut out whole food groupsPeople on Paleo diet lost weight because they ate fewe..>> view originalSuperbug resistant to last resort antibiotic bound to reach Australia, expert says
Superbug resistant to last resort antibiotic bound to reach Australia, expert says Updated May 27, 2016 16:36:57 It is only a matter of time before a new superbug resistant to an antibiotic of last resort reaches Australia, an infectious disease expert has warned. Key points:Superbug has now been detected in US, Asia and EuropeProfessor says it is inevitable that it will end up in AustraliaUS health official expressed concern the superbug could pose a serious danger if..>> view originalOrganisers hope to attract 1000 at Suva Marathon
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