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Entries in Health (35)

Friday
Aug192011

Stay away from work when you are sick - it is Bad for Business Productivity

 

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Pressure to work through periods of short term sickness (known as ‘presenteeism’) can have long-term negative effects on health and productivity, says a Victoria University (New Zealand) researcher.

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Tuesday
Jul192011

Is Anger a Symptom of Depression? By Rhondalynn Korolak

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Many people believe that depression can result from anger turned inwards.  Anger and depression are simply states of mind just like sadness, frustration, confusion etc.   

Anger does not cause (nor is it a symptom of depression).  In my clinical experience, persistent anger does often co-exist with MANY other negative emotions – frustration, despair, fear, sense of hopelessness etc.  However, in assisting clients to release these deeply ingrained patterns of negative emotions (which can become bad habits over time), it is often necessary to work with and release anger first as it is a strong, dominant, primary emotion.  Often, unless anger is released first, it is impossible to face or address the underlying issue(s).

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Thursday
Jul072011

Major advance for bionic eye

UNSW researchers have unveiled the microchip which is expected to power Australia's first bionic eye.

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Thursday
Jun302011

New law to provide better access to medicines for countries in need

Developing countries experiencing a health crisis will now be able to buy vital medicines from Australia at a more affordable price.

Innovation Minister Senator Kim Carr and Trade Minister Dr Craig Emerson have announced that the Government would introduce legislation to allow Australian courts to grant compulsory licences to manufacture and export patented pharmaceuticals to countries trying to deal with epidemics and other types of health crises.

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Monday
Jun132011

Telehealth gaining momentum

A series of new studies suggest telehealth - virtual heath care services - offers a promising alternative to the time consuming and costly process of visiting a doctor in person

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