Tag: Health
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Paying attention: the lived experiences of adulthood ADHD and why many still struggle to get diagnosed
ADHD is often perceived as being a condition that both begins and ends in childhood, but this is not the case. In ADHD Awareness Month, OTR Editor Anna Ngov reports on the realities and challenges of late-life diagnosis.
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“I’ve relied on fellow trans-folk to help educate me”: the inaccessibility of trans healthcare in South Australia
Transgender and gender diverse (TGA) Australians seeking surgical procedures can only go to a handful of specialists for gender-affirming surgery, and the process itself is lengthy and costly. OTR journalist Joanna Tucker reports on the journey faced by South Australians.
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UniSA’s COVID crackdown week: explained
If you’re confused about the University of South Australia’s recent short-lived increase of COVID measures, we hear you. OTR has secured the low-down on the “damned if you do and damned if you don’t” situation from Vice Chancellor and President, Professor David Lloyd.
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Truckers beware: the multiple health crises plaguing Australian truck drivers
A recent study by Monash University unveils concerning details about the wellbeing of Australian truck drivers. Steve Tyrrell shares his insight as a long-haul trucker of 39 years.
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Young runners defy downward trend in exercise habits with newly formed Run Club
With data showing a decline in physical activity, a group of young adults have created a running club as part of local event, Park Run.
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So… do I get the vaccine?
With people under the age of 40 now being told they’re able to get the AstraZeneca vaccine, it’s hard to decipher what’s right and wrong with immunisation advice. Here’s what you need to know about where medical practitioners stand despite mixed political messaging that’s come out this week.
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