Cyclists warned on hearing danger
Cycling is one of John Swete Kelly’s great loves but decades as an Army engineer exposed him to loud machinery noise, which has seen his hearing go downhill.
The 64 year old was finding his deteriorating ability to hear while riding his bike was starting to become a serious safety issue.
John knew it was time for hearing aids, turning to the new adult program at Queensland’s world renowned Hear and Say centre.
World first study: helicopter parents bad for teen mental health
In new, world-first research Australian Catholic University’s Institute for Positive Psychology and Education spoke to thousands of Australian teenagers about their parents behaviour when they pushed for more independence.
Researchers found a “collaborative” parenting style was much more successful with parents listening to their children’s opinions, allowing choice and providing explanations for rules and boundaries.
The research also unearthed a worrying link between controlling or coercive parents and a sharp drop in teen mental health.
New dentist treatment for headaches and jaw pain
Isabelle Cook battled stress-related jaw pain for years, suffering with headaches and making everyday tasks a challenge.
Then a routine trip to the dentist turned out to be lifechanging, with a new treatment fixing her chronic pain.
“Jaw pain is incredibly common. It is like our version of lower back pain,”” said Dr Lou Waldie, Principal Dentist at Brisbane’s Tooth Dental.
The procedure, performed in the chair, helps relax the muscles in the jaw.
Veteran health: a groundbreaking tool to help civillian transition
Veterans have a greater chance of successfully transitioning into civilian life thanks to world-first research by the Gallipoli Medical Research Foundation (GMRF), proudly funded by RSL Queensland.
The six-year Service to Civilian Life study unveils a groundbreaking new tool to measure adjustment after military service: the Military to Civilian Adjustment and Reintegration Measure (M-CARM).