Health & Wellbeing

16 February 2026

HIIT training key to body fat reduction

HIGH intensity interval training may be the most effective exercise for reducing body fat while preserving muscle in older adults, according to new research led by University of the Sunshine Coast academics. The study found that while high, moderate ...

16 February 2026

Cancer care closer to home

Cancer patients in Caboolture are now able to receive treatment closer to home following the opening of a new Day Chemotherapy Unit and the commencement of local cancer care services at Caboolture Hospital. Since December 2, 2025, patients requiring ...

16 February 2026

How good sleep protects your brain

By CPAP Direct If you’ve been feeling forgetful, foggy or simply struggling to stay focused, poor sleep may be playing a bigger role than you think. Sleep is where the magic happens that allows for building, strengthening and protecting your memory. ...

15 February 2026

Health in rhythm

An accessible dance program is helping aged care residents move to the rhythm of better health at Lutheran Services St Paul’s Aged Care in Caboolture. Lutheran Services Creative Lifestyle Facilitators have completed training in an evidence-based ther...

14 February 2026

Warnings over low-dose aspirin

NEW research has found that taking low-dose aspirin later in life does not reduce the risk of developing cancer and may increase the risk of dying from the disease. The Monash University study analysed data from more than 19,000 Australian and Americ...

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...