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author A/Professor Vicki Kotsirilos
date icon Aug 14, 2017 | category icon Fiveby5

Alzheimer’s dementia (AD)

Poor & short duration sleep i.e. less than 7 hours per night & mid-life onset obstructive sleep apnoea [severe] are...
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date icon Aug 14, 2017 | category icon Fiveby5

Cognitive or memory impairment. Alzheimer’s dementia (AD)

Mediterranean diet & olive oil is associated with a reduced risk of developing mild cognitive impairment and AD. Extra-virgin olive...
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date icon Jun 10, 2017 | category icon Dunstan Dental

Wound healing

A healthy diet helps wound healing following dental surgery. The importance of nutritional intake for wound healing is well established....
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date icon Jun 05, 2017 | category icon Dunstan Dental

Depression

Mediterranean diet can help prevent depression. A study of over 3500 people aged 35-60 years old found that an “anti-inflammatory”...
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date icon May 18, 2017 | category icon Dunstan Dental

Back pain

Stretching, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) & Relaxation strategies help reduce back pain. A number of studies suggest CBT and relaxation...
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date icon May 03, 2017 | category icon Dunstan Dental

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

Improving the diet and taking fish oils, calcium & vitamin D can help relieve PMS. A healthy plant-based diet high...
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date icon Apr 23, 2017 | category icon Dunstan Dental

Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS)

Regular exercise can help alleviate symptoms of PMS. Aerobic exercise may help relieve symptoms of PMS, and improve energy and...
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date icon Apr 12, 2017 | category icon Dunstan Dental

Breast cancer – hot flushes

Magnesium before bed may help improve sleep and reduce hot flushes. Magnesium may play a role in alleviating hot flushes...
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date icon Apr 10, 2017 | category icon Dunstan Dental

Dental anxiety

Dental anxiety helped with relaxation & music distraction. A trial of 90 patients with dental anxiety compared brief relaxation with...
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