Mindfulness is not a waste of time – it can help treat depression
May 27, 2016 16:39 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health
Mindfulness is about paying attention to the present moment in a non-judgemental way. The practitioner learns to avoid dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. This can be difficult, especially for people...
Patients with 'exceptional responses' to treatment could hold secret to new cancer cures
May 27, 2016 08:22 am UTC| Insights & Views Health
Most cancer specialists indeed, most doctors have treated patients who respond to treatment in unexpected ways. Known as exceptional responders, the experiences of these patients and their doctors are generally relegated...
Finding solitude in an era of perpetual contact
May 27, 2016 06:25 am UTC| Insights & Views Health Life
Being alone has many benefits. It grants freedom in thought and action. It boosts creativity. It offers a terrain for the imagination to roam. Solitude also enriches our connections with others by providing perspective,...
More competition may not be the answer to reforming the aged care system
May 27, 2016 06:16 am UTC| Insights & Views Health
More competition in the delivery of human services, as recommended by the Harper Inquiry, is likely to increase the variety of services available, the reduce the price of services and may encourage innovation. However,...
Improving patient care by bridging the divide between doctors and data scientists
May 26, 2016 02:50 am UTC| Insights & Views Technology Health
While wonderful new medical discoveries and innovations are in the news every day, doctors struggle daily with using information and techniques available right now while carefully adopting new concepts and treatments. As a...
Why getting medical information from Wikipedia isn't always a bad idea
May 24, 2016 16:43 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health
Wikipedias detractors will tell you that the site is inaccurate, incomplete and unreliable. Many universities wont allow students to use Wikipedia as a reference in essays or assignments. So it may come as a surprise to...
Will Zika virus cast a shadow over the Rio Olympics?
May 24, 2016 00:06 am UTC| Insights & Views Health Sports
The outbreak of mosquito-borne Zika virus in South America has cast a shadow over preparations for the Olympic and Paralympic Games to be held in Rio de Janeiro. As the games draw closer, health authorities are on alert...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
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