Six healthy habits to add to your working day

Six healthy habits to add to your working day

For many of us,sitting down at work is unavoidable. But incorporating a little movement into your working day – among other healthy habits – could be game-changing.

  • byEmily Craig

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Frozen in fear:Sleep paralysis is more common than you think

Frozen in fear:Sleep paralysis is more common than you think

It’s a condition most people will experience at least once in their lives,yet it remains woefully under-researched.

  • byNell Geraets
The WA suburbs with the worst ‘health score’ (and which one could get a fifth McDonald’s?)
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The WA suburbs with the worst ‘health score’ (and which one could get a fifth McDonald’s?)

Development plans for a fifth Macca’s in one suburb are being fought by locals,as a new report reveals Perth is the ‘least healthy’ of all capital cities in the country.

  • byHolly Thompson
For 20 years,Allan couldn’t sleep. Five weeks changed his life

For 20 years,Allan couldn’t sleep. Five weeks changed his life

Cognitive behavioural therapy is the first line of treatment for insomnia,but it is expensive and very few know about it.

  • byAngus Thomson
Whistleblower alleges widespread fraud by dozens of ‘double-dipping’ specialist doctors,sparking probes
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Whistleblower alleges widespread fraud by dozens of ‘double-dipping’ specialist doctors,sparking probes

Dozens of Victorian anaesthetists and surgeons have been accused of systematic billing scams and pocketing off-the-book fees in a damning complaint that has triggered investigations by a federal regulator and private health insurers.

  • byMelissa Cunningham
Rovie waited months to see a specialist. A new plan could change that

Rovie waited months to see a specialist. A new plan could change that

Patients could soon bypass their GP to get a specialist referral. Doctors are divided on whether it will make the system more efficient or affordable.

  • byAngus Thomson andDaniel Lo Surdo
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This cancer is preventable,but not enough women are testing for it

This cancer is preventable,but not enough women are testing for it

Shanny Pyke was overdue for her cervical screening test when she was diagnosed with the condition in her early 40s. She wants other women to learn from her story.

  • byAngus Thomson
These five Sydney hospitals face staff cuts. Doctors are demanding to know why
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These five Sydney hospitals face staff cuts. Doctors are demanding to know why

Health Minister Ryan Park said no permanent staff would be affected by the cuts at Sydney Local Health District,the latest to affect NSW frontline health workers.

  • byAngus Thomson
NSW has raised taxes on private health funds. Here’s what that means for premiums

NSW has raised taxes on private health funds. Here’s what that means for premiums

Health fund HCF has agreed to cover the cost of their members staying in public hospitals to avoid a tax hike,which the sector says will force premiums higher.

  • byAngus Thomson
The housing change that has these doctors furious

The housing change that has these doctors furious

FIFO doctors raised concerns ranging from the distance between the hospital and accommodation to a lack of comfortable furniture and crockery.

  • byAngus Thomson
The profession where being a ‘total arrogant bastard’ might be a selling point
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The profession where being a ‘total arrogant bastard’ might be a selling point

I’m trying to choose a surgeon but I don’t know where to start.

  • byRichard Glover