
The Obesity Epidemic in Australia
Obesity is one of the biggest health issues facing Australians today. It is forecast that 35% of Australians will be obese by 2025. What is
Obesity is one of the biggest health issues facing Australians today. It is forecast that 35% of Australians will be obese by 2025. What is
One of the key management techniques for people with dysphagia is the use of texture-modified foods and thickened liquids. However, until recently, there have been
Older adults are at a very high risk of dysphagia, compared to other populations. Estimates suggest that 40-60% of older adults in assisted living facilities,
Technology has helped to address many health-related challenges. Now a new technology, 3D printing, is being used to print foods. These foods can make eating
There is no doubt that experiencing a bone fracture can be inconvenient as well as painful. However, for older adults a fracture can seriously impact
Seeing someone walk more slowly and perhaps unsteadily is a familiar sign of aging. Far too commonly, we see or hear of older adults falling
“It feels like the food has got stuck.” If you or someone you love starts choking on or struggling to swallow foods or drinks, coughing
Why do some people struggle to say no to cake while others eat kale with gusto? Researchers are coming closer to solving a part of
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