Insect allergies: a nasty sting

ABC Health & Wellbeing Updates: if you are having trouble viewing this email you can view the online version here. 24 January 2013 Welcome to this week's ABC Health & Wellbeing Updates where you'll find the most interesting and inspiring health stories from across the ABC. What's new follow us on | Insect allergies: a nasty sting When it comes to dangerous Australian wildlife you probably don't think of ants, ticks, wasps or bees, but for some people these insects can be deadly. Staying active in summer heat When the temperatures are high, how do you exercise and avoid heat illnesses? Healthy ideas for your next barbecue If you're going to catch up with friends or family for a BBQ this weekend, then check out some of our healthy barbie recipes. Motor neurone disease In this edition of the health quarter, medical reporter Sophie Scott looks at a memoir being written by a man with motor neurone disease for his young daughter and why getting a good night's sleep is crucial for your health. Healthy Living Healthy Eating Strength training helps keep you slim Strength training tones your body and boosts your metabolism. Read transcript Thai squid and mango salad The marinated squid and zesty dressing make this low-fat salad a crowd pleaser. Health focus Aspirin Aspirin is in the news this week with a report linking regular use of this popular medicine with a leading cause of blindness, macular degeneration. Aspirin is taken daily by many people who've had heart attacks and strokes to reduce the risk of further events. Experts say there's not enough evidence to show taking aspirin causes MD though and if you've been prescribed aspirin then you shouldn't stop it, but talk with your doctor if you are concerned. Check out these resources for background information. Macular degeneration linked to aspirin use Fact File: Age-related macular degeneration Aspirin in treating peripheral artery disease Fact File: Heart disease Fact File: Stroke This week's health tip Being happier might be more within your control than you think. Research shows the choices we make in our daily lives have a big influence on our happiness. more >> News Online possibilities for the disability community (AM - 24/01/2013) Cannabis, IQ link more than socioeconomics (Science Online - 23/01/2013) Medical workforce growing, but not enough (AM - 23/01/2013) Federal Government misses organ donor targets (AM - 22/01/2013) Documentary Special: Surrogacy secrets (PM - 22/01/2013) Macular degeneration linked to aspirin use (PM - 22/01/2013) Rising obesity causing pregnancy problems (AM - 21/01/2013) Study finds ADHD medication can slow growth in teenage boys (AM - 21/01/2013) Young Australian women going overseas for cosmetic surgery (PM - 21/01/2013) Calls for urgent action to deal with 'silent pandemic' hepatitis C (The World Today - 17/01/2013) more health news >> Online analysis and opinion In pursuit of good lives, and good choices Ramp Up The voluntary euthanasia of 45 year-old Belgian twins, who were deaf and gradually losing their sight, is confronting for many people. Particularly those who are deafblind, writes Leah Hobson. Beer with a better attitude The Drum After experiencing a lively, yet incident-free New Years celebration in Germany, Mike Stuchbery wonders what it is that makes Australian drinking culture so violent. More compassion, less fear Ramp up Discussions about autism in the media must include the voices of people with autism if we are to truly break down barriers, writes Katharine Annear. more analysis and opinion>> Audio and video Subliminal: the new unconscious (All in The Mind) Organ donations (RN Breakfast) The first drive home (Life Matters) Cutting edge cancer research (The Naked Scientists) Baroness Ilora Finlay: palliative care (Life Matters) Walk a mile in my shoes: relating to people with a disability (Life Matters) Poo transplants (RN Breakfast) ABC Babytalk: Dads (ABC Local Radio) more audio and video >> ABC Science Incredible inner space Venture into the micro world of human anatomy and animals with teeth reinforced with iron, scales that reflect light and velvet 'fingers' on their skin captured by scientists from the Australian Microscopy and Microanalysis Research Facility. more ABC Science >> Contact | Subscribe | Unsubscribe © 2012 Australian Broadcasting Corporation | Privacy Policy Head office: ABC, 700 Harris Street, Ultimo, NSW 2007, Australia