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Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:35:33 +1000 720 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Fear-of-injections-'serious-and-debilitating'-New-program-launched-to-help-those-affected/15259 For approximately 700,000 Australians, the thought of going to the doctor for an injection can be terrifying, and lead to a range of physiological symptoms including fainting, dizziness, nausea and di http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Fear-of-injections-'serious-and-debilitating'-New-program-launched-to-help-those-affected/15259 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:01:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Obese-weighed-down-by-poor-weight-loss-choices/15260 A new study has found that obese individuals believe that obesity interventions should not focus exclusively on weight loss but on more holistic approaches to aid health and wellbeing. http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Obese-weighed-down-by-poor-weight-loss-choices/15260 Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:01:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/The-caffeine-buzz-Feels-great,-but-is-it-good-for-your-health/15232 So you love to wake up with a strong cup of coffee or an energy drink to get that temporary "buzz" at the start the day? You're certainly not alone, but have you considered how the caff http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/The-caffeine-buzz-Feels-great,-but-is-it-good-for-your-health/15232 Tue, 27 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Work-life-complicated-by-new-technologies/15247 According to Professor Ellen Kossek, increasing flexibility in the workplace isn't necessarily making life any easier for workers. http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Work-life-complicated-by-new-technologies/15247 Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:01:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/High-blood-levels-of-vitamin-E-reduces-risk-of-Alzheimer's/15236 High levels of several vitamin E components in the blood are associated with a decreased risk for Alzheimer's disease in advanced age, suggesting that vitamin E may help prevent cognitive deterioratio http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/High-blood-levels-of-vitamin-E-reduces-risk-of-Alzheimer's/15236 Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/You've-recently-given-birth-and-he-can't-wait-to-start-having-sex.../15256 Perhaps you and your partner thought that once you got rid of the bump in your stomach, you would want sex again. If it hasn't happened, don't be too concerned – it's perfectly normal! Many wome http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/You've-recently-given-birth-and-he-can't-wait-to-start-having-sex.../15256 Thu, 22 Jul 2010 00:01:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/How-to-keep-teens-off-cell-phones-while-driving/15222 New research from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) and State Farm® links teens' positive and negative beliefs about not using a cell phone while driving with their likelihood to enga http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/How-to-keep-teens-off-cell-phones-while-driving/15222 Sun, 18 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Male-reproductive-health-linked-to-chronic-diseases/15211 Male reproductive health problems may coexist with, or represent a marker for, other common conditions including heart disease and diabetes, according to an article published in the Medical Journal of http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Male-reproductive-health-linked-to-chronic-diseases/15211 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Authoritative-parenting-style-influences-family-eating-behaviour-and-better-nutrition-in-adolescents/15215 Investigators from the University of Minnesota have found a direct association between parenting style and the frequency of meals eaten together as a family and that an authoritative parenting style w http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Authoritative-parenting-style-influences-family-eating-behaviour-and-better-nutrition-in-adolescents/15215 Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Beliefs,-behaviours-and-health-literacy-strongly-influence-lower-back-pain/15209 A new study led by Curtin University has found that a person's beliefs about time off from work and bed rest, attitudes relating to physical activity, and health literacy abilities have a strong influ http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Beliefs,-behaviours-and-health-literacy-strongly-influence-lower-back-pain/15209 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Problems-in-the-bedroom,-ladies-Your-doctor-can-probably-help/15226 So you're having problems in the bedroom? Perhaps you can't quite reach the "Big O"? Find sex painful? Just don't feel sexy? Well, you're not alone. Research suggests that the majority of Au http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Problems-in-the-bedroom,-ladies-Your-doctor-can-probably-help/15226 Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Cancer-carers-undervalued-and-under-stress/15207 With cancer patients living longer, carers in Australia are finding it increasingly difficult to cope, reporting health issues including stress, anxiety, burnout and depression, according to a study p http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Cancer-carers-undervalued-and-under-stress/15207 Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Caring-for-an-elderly,-sick-spouse-sometimes-has-positive-elements/15193 Although long-term care of sick or disabled loved ones is widely recognised as a threat to the caregiver's health and quality of life, a new study led by University at Buffalo psychologist Michael Pou http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Caring-for-an-elderly,-sick-spouse-sometimes-has-positive-elements/15193 Sun, 11 Jul 2010 00:00:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Antidepressants-not-working-in-older-men/15189 A recently published study in the journal PLoS-One has found that more than half of older men who use antidepressant medication or psychotherapy are not responding to treatment. http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Antidepressants-not-working-in-older-men/15189 Sat, 10 Jul 2010 00:01:00 +1000 http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Exercise-trims-depression-from-heavy-hearts/15186 At least half of all heart attack victims are suffering from depression 12 months after hospitalisation but a simple exercise regime can reduce the anguish, a new study by Victoria University (VU) has http://www.virtualmedicalcentre.com/news/Exercise-trims-depression-from-heavy-hearts/15186 Fri, 9 Jul 2010 00:01:00 +1000