The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare reports that as of 2017, 1 in 7 Australians was aged at least 65 years old. When it comes to health concerns of the aging population, falls are a hazard which can affect 1 in 4 of this age group each year. As the child of an elderly parent who is not as steady on their feet as they once were, you want to know how you can reduce the chance of your parent experiencing a nasty fall.
When it comes to skin cancer, early detection can make all of the difference. However, every year people develop lesser-known types of skin cancer which aren't always easy to spot. When a person develops some of the lesser known types of skin cancer, they may believe that they have a different skin condition which is minor and which does not require urgent investigation and treatment. Below is a guide to some of the lesser known types of skin cancer and the warning signs you need to look out for.
With an increasing spotlight being placed on mental health, it has become easier for some people to seek treatments without feeling as if the society is judging them. And one of the mental health issues that a good number of people suffer from is depression. Depression can affect anybody and is usually triggered by a traumatic event in one's life. If the emotional trauma is not dealt with accordingly, certain things in life could always have the potential of triggering your depression.
Everyone knows that eyesight decreases as people grow older. Perhaps you've worn glasses all your life or maybe you've always been eagle eyed, but if you find yourself struggling to read in dim light or squinting at the shelves in the supermarket, it might be time for an eye exam.
Why? Maintaining the health of your eyes goes way beyond the impact that trouble seeing can have on your day to day activities.
There are all sorts of things that can go wrong with the way the jaw and teeth develop. Although, in many cases, these problems are spotted during childhood or adolescence so they can be corrected, this is not always the case.
One such problem that's more common than you might think is an incorrect bite. Some people can go through life with a bite that doesn't line up properly and not experience any serious symptoms, leaving them completely unaware.
