Health

As we age, preserving bone strength becomes a crucial part of healthy ageing. A decline in bone mineral density increases the risk of fractures. But bone health can be improved through diet and exercise.

The next Daylesford Conversation is about Ozempic, the new widely promoted weight loss drug. Is it...

From 1 November, all patients at Springs Medical in Daylesford will be able to see their GP without out-of-pocket costs, as the clinic transitions to full bulk billing under new federal incentives designed to strengthen Medicare and improve access to primary care.

Creswick’s John Curtin Residential Aged Care will undergo a major expansion following the announcement of $13 million in funding from the Aged Care Capital Assistance Program (ACCAP).

Older people in aged care homes across western Victoria are set to benefit from a new health project trial aimed at reducing avoidable hospital visits and improving access to specialist care.

While engaging in regular exercise is important during all life stages, there is a growing body of evidence of it’s importance as we age. Andrew Gallagher explains the “Put a Spring in Your Step” program offered by Springs medical.

Women and girls in Hepburn Shire now have easier access to expert, tailored healthcare thanks to the launch of a new Virtual Women’s Health Clinic. The free telehealth service, available to all Victorian women is part of a state-wide women’s health package aimed at transforming how women receive care — especially those living in regional and rural areas.