Health & Wellbeing

14 February 2026

Dementia is a growing problem

NEW figures released by Dementia Australia show the number of Australians living with dementia has risen to an estimated 446,500 in 2026, with that figure projected to more than double to over one million by 2065. The data highlights that dementia af...

7 February 2026

$1M to drive alcohol and drugs system reform research

The Queensland Mental Health Commission is offering up to $1 million through the Alcohol and Other Drugs System Reform Research Grants to support high-quality, translational research that strengthens the evidence base and drives meaningful system ref...

6 February 2026

Cheaper medicines and expanded health support

Moreton Bay and Somerset residents are set to benefit from a range of cost-of-living and healthcare changes taking effect from January 1, including cheaper prescription medicines and expanded access to free health advice and mental health support. Fr...

1 February 2026

Don’t give up this early!

HOW many times have you set New Year’s resolutions to get fitter, quit a bad habit or exercise more, only to fall back into old routines once the holidays end? While motivation can fade fast, staying healthy is a year-round goal and a little planning...

1 February 2026

Childless women seek mental health help at higher rates

WOMEN without children are increasingly turning to mental health services at higher rates than mothers, according to new research from the University of Queensland. The study, led by Dr Chuyao Jin from UQ’s School of Public Health, analysed data from...

1 February 2026

Bedtime temps keep heart stresses down

MAINTAINING a bedroom temperature of 24C overnight can reduce stress responses in older adults while they sleep, new research from Griffith University has found. Griffith’s School of Allied Health, Sport and Social Work researcher Dr Fergus O’Connor ...

31 January 2026

Good sleep leads to better health

GETTING a good night’s sleep is important at any age and older adults need just as much as everyone else: seven to nine hours each night. What often changes with age is how people sleep. Many people start feeling sleepy earlier in the evening and wak...

27 January 2026

New year, new focus on health

As the new year begins, rural and remote Australians are being encouraged to take a moment to check in on their health — and make preventative care a priority for the year ahead. Whether it’s booking a routine check-up or following up on a lingering ...

25 January 2026

Rural Australians urged to prioritise health checks in 2026

Rural and remote Australians are being encouraged to start the year by putting their health first, with doctors urging people to book a routine check-up and make preventive care a priority. The Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine says the...