The latest Jean Hailes National Magazine is available now, featuring a range of health issues relevant to Australian women. In this issue, we focus on helping women navigate the ‘bumps in the road’ on their health journey.
With input from a range of medical and allied health experts, each article offers up to date information that is both fresh and evidence-based.
Your health journey includes:
Dear Friend At Jean Hailes, we are focussing on keeping women well throughout their whole lives. In this edition, we look at three issues that may affect women at different stages in their life journey – potential ‘bumps in the road’. Whether it’s coping with a newborn, a hormonal and metabolic condition or the natural ageing process, we all face challenges, big or small. We aim to help you navigate those bumps in the road, through our research, education and clinical care.
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www.jeanhailes.org.au/magazine/2011-12-summer/page-1-dear-friend Getting older, getting better Changes do happen as the years roll by - some welcome, some not so welcome. Yet, life can be just as fulfilling, if not more, as we age! Being positive and focussing on what you can do to maintain your health and happiness can help you make the most of this time of your life. This article looks at the common changes as we age, including hearing, eyesight, sleeping habits, bladder habits, emotional wellbeing and risk of chronic disease. Read more:
www.jeanhailes.org.au/magazine/2011-12-summer/page-2-getting-older New baby, new beginnings New parents often find their expectations of parenthood don’t match reality, leaving them feeling under-equipped or under-skilled after the baby is born. Some aspects of parenting can’t easily be imagined – especially the sheer number of hours that are involved in a baby’s care. Phrases like ‘giving up work to have a baby’ project misconceptions that child-rearing is not work. Some parents receive a real shock when they discover that their so-called ‘holiday’ from paid work doesn’t offer a lot of extra time to see friends, has no neat boundaries and is quite lonely. This article examines the impact of first-time parenthood and lists the ‘dos and don’ts’ for family and friends of new parents.
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www.jeanhailes.org.au/magazine/2011-12-summer/page-3-new-baby PCOS – the big picture
Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal and metabolic condition that affects 12-18% of women of reproductive age in Australia and up to 21% in high risk groups. Despite the condition being so prevalent, up to 70% of women with PCOS are still undiagnosed. This alarming statistic has led to the development of a new national guideline that authors hope will lead to earlier diagnosis, greater understanding and awareness of PCOS by women and health practitioners, and better health outcomes. This article looks at the long-term health implications of PCOS and how successful management early in life offers the best outcomes for women.
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www.jeanhailes.org.au/magazine/2011-12-summer/page-5-pcos Spotlight on… acupuncture What is it? Will it hurt? Is it safe? And does it work? Answers to these questions can be found on our ‘spotlight’ page, as well as information about a new research study looking at the effect of acupuncture on hot flushes.
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www.jeanhailes.org.au/magazine/2011-12-summer/page-6-acupuncture Research update New research from Jean Hailes looks at the menopause experience of younger women who have been through breast cancer treatment.
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www.jeanhailes.org.au/magazine/2011-12-summer/page-4-research Education update Jean Hailes and online social health networking website Healthshare have formed a partnership to provide trustworthy, evidence-based information to people searching online for health advice.
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www.jeanhailes.org.au/magazine/2011-12-summer/page-8-education Research around the world International research shows smoking increases women’s risk of cardiovascular disease more than it does men’s.
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www.jeanhailes.org.au/magazine/2011-12-summer/page-7-research-world Recipe Naturopath Sandra Villella has provided another yummy recipe, this time a quinoa breakfast fruit and seed loaf that is perfect for busy women on the go.
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www.jeanhailes.org.au/magazine/2011-12-summer/page-9-quinoa-brekky The Jean Hailes Story Founded in 1992, Jean Hailes for Women’s Health reflects the enduring legacy of GP Dr Jean Hailes.
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www.jeanhailes.org.au/magazine/2011-12-summer/page-10-jean-hailes-story
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