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Follow the links below to find information on health issues that are likely to affect people in their late 40s and 50s until early 60s, such as fitness, nutrition, and health checks.
Reviewed January 2008
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Diet and Conditions
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Links to information on medical conditions that can be affected by diet.
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Eating Well for Adults
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Links to information about good nutrition for adults.
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Exercise, Fitness and Sports
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Links to information on exercise, with links to specific topic pages on fitness, sport related injury, and drugs in sport.
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Heart, Stroke and Vascular Health
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Links to a range of information on issues associated with heart, stroke and vascular disease.
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How to Recognise Diabetes
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Links to information on recognising and diagnosing diabetes.
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Menopause
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Links to information on maintaining health and health issues related to menopause, including the use of hormone replacement therapy (HRT).
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Osteoporosis
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Links to information on osteoporosis and related issues.
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Prostate Diseases
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Links to information about the prostate and diseases which can affect the prostate.
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Information on ageing well
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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While people are living longer they are not always living healthier. Ageing well is about emotional wellbeing, as well as good mental and physical function. Socialising and participating in physical activity and eating healthy foods is good for both your emotional and physical health.
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Oct 2008
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BreastScreen Australia monitoring report 2004-2005
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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Breast cancer is the most common cause of death from cancer in Australian women. The BreastScreen Australia Program aims to reduce mortality and morbidity from breast cancer by maximising early detection and reports key program activity, performance and outcome indicators to monitor the achievements of the BreastScreen Australia Program.
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Jun 2008
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Tibialis posterior tendon injury
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myDr
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Find out all about tibialis posterior tendon injury, which typically occurs in middle-aged women after twisting the ankle.
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Jun 2008
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Too young for aged care
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Consumers' Health Forum of Australia (CHF)
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People with Younger Onset Dementia have special needs. In particular, it's wrong at many levels for them to be housed in aged care residences.
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Apr 2008
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Healthy ageing - stay physically active
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Better Health Channel
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Estimates suggest that up to half of the physical decline associated with old age may be due to lack of physical activity. Factors such as muscle mass and bone strength can be improved with regular exercise.
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Mar 2008
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Medicare Health Assessments (Items 700 - 719)
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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The Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) health assessment items represent a cross-section of the Australian Government's initiatives in the area of primary health care.
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Mar 2008
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Libido
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Libido is about your sexual interest and desire. Loss of libido is about reduced desire and sexual experiences that are no longer satisfying or pleasurable. Loss of libido is something that can affect women who are pre or post menopausal.
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Feb 2008
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Other therapies
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Women at midlife may decide to try a variety of complementary therapies to manage symptoms or create more comfort for themselves.
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Dec 2007
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How many people have cardiovascular disease?
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Statistics showing the impact of heart, stroke, vascular and kidney diseases on Australians.
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Dec 2007
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Being an older parent
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Raising Children Network (RCN)
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Experiences of an older parent of a young boy; interview with older dad and his son; challenges and benefits of being an older parent.
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Dec 2007
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Women in midlife
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The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
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Members of The Jean Hailes Foundation have produced a series of articles for the November 2004 issue of Australian Family Physician, the RACGP's journal, that focus on health issues for women in their midlife.
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Aug 2007
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How's your breathing?
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The Asthma Foundation of Victoria
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Older adults often think their breathing problems are simply part of getting a bit older, or because they are 'out of shape', slowing down or overweight. Shortness of breath or breathing problems can be caused by many things, such as a chest infection, pneumonia, or smoking. One reason for shortness of breath is asthma.
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Exercise for improving balance in older people
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John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
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A decrease in ability to maintain balance may be associated with an increased risk of falling. In older adults, falls often lead to injury, loss of independence, associated illness and early death. The objective of this review is to present the best evi...
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Jul 2007
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Foot health and ageing
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myDr
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As our feet grow older, they naturally develop more problems.
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Jun 2007
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BreastScreen Australia monitoring report 2003 - 2004
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Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
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This is the seventh annual report based on key program activity, performance and outcome indicators to monitor the achievements of the BreastScreen Australia Program.
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Apr 2007
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Asthma and adults
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Better Health Channel
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Asthma can develop when a person is middle-aged or older. This is called adult onset asthma. As people age, their lungs become less efficient. Adult onset asthma can speed up this deterioration of lung functioning.
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Feb 2007
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Cataracts explained
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Better Health Channel
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A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear lens of the eye. Cataracts are treated by removing the cloudy lens of the eye with surgery. Currently, we do not know how to prevent cataracts, but sun protection and quitting smoking may help.
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Nov 2006
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Wounds - lower leg ulcers
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Better Health Channel
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In older people, the most common causes of wounds on the lower leg are problems with veins or arteries. Other causes may include skin cancer, dermatological conditions, some immune system problems and trauma.
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Oct 2006
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