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Experts call for 'urgent' scrutiny after weight loss drugs are linked to suicidal thoughts

Experts call for 'urgent' scrutiny after weight loss drugs are linked to suicidal thoughts Semaglutide, a drug sold under the brand names Ozempic and Wegovy, is associated with suicidal thoughts, according to a new study.

Remember this Kenyan runner Abel Mutai who was just a few feet from the finish line, but became confused with the signage and stopped, thinking he had completed the race?

A Spanish runner, Ivan Fernandez, was right behind him, realizing what was happening, and started shouting at the Kenyan to continue running.
Mutai didn't know Spanish and didn't understand.
Realizing what was taking place, Fernandez pushed Mutai to victory.

A journalist asked Ivan, "Why did you do that?"

Ivan replied, "My dream is that someday we can have a kind of community life where we push and help each other to win."

The journalist insisted:
"But why did you let the Kenyan win?"

Ivan replied, "I didn't let him win, he was going to win. The race was his."

The journalist insisted:
"But you could have won!"

Ivan looked at him and replied,
"But what would be the merit of my victory? What would be the honor in that medal?
What would my Mother think of that?"

Values are passed on from generation to generation.

What values are we teaching our children?

Let us not teach our kids the wrong ways and means to WIN.
Instead, let us pass on the beauty and humanity of a helping hand.
Because honesty and ethics are WINNING!

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Martial arts and autism: How taekwondo classes helped Sean, 12, find his feet

Martial arts and autism: How taekwondo classes helped Sean, 12, find his feet Training in taekwondo, a martial art involving punching and kicking techniques, can have a positive impact on children with autism, experts and parents say.

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Australia is getting a national autism strategy. Here's what we know and why it's needed The federal government has released a draft of its national autism strategy, which aims to improve life outcomes for autistic Australians.

'Even for death, you wait in line': How this little girl keeps herself alive in Gaza Hiba used to live in a modern apartment building in southern Gaza, spending her days at school or playing with friends. Now, every day is a fight to survive to the next.

This is the best place in the world to be a woman, researchers say

This is the best place in the world to be a woman, researchers say A new report has measured inclusion, justice and security to rank the top countries in the world for women. Here's how Australia compares to the rest of the world.

Feeling depleted by work? This is how Melanie beat burnout without quitting her job

Feeling depleted by work? This is how Melanie beat burnout without quitting her job As Melanie's panic attacks became regular, she reached out for help and found a way out of burnout without quitting her job.

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Before her death at age 15, Liv pinpointed the moment her life spiralled. Her dad says he was blamed A father is opening up about his daughter's death after she lost her life to anorexia nervosa. He says the illness took hold after a bullying incident.

Croker to skip Wests Tigers clash to play 300th at home Raiders coach Ricky Stuart has confirmed he will not pick Jarrod Croker against Wests Tigers next week so the captain can play his 300th NRL game on home turf at GIO Stadium in Round 15. 

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Intense exercise encourages coronary artery calcification A recent Circulation journal paper has focused on investigating the relationship between exercise volume and intensity and the progression of coronary atherosclerosis in middle-aged and older male athletes.

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Breakthrough Treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorder Within Reach: Scientists Discover Key Clue Scientists in South Korea have succeeded in identifying the cell-specific molecular network of autism spectrum disorder. It is expected to lay the foundation for treating autism spectrum disorder. Published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry, the research was conducted by Professor Kim Min-sik's te

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Mark Schwarzer makes impassioned plea over big issue as World Cup loss sparks debate ‘Why not?’: Roos legend confronts Aussie officials as Cup thrashing sparks fierce debate

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Why women in Iran are chopping off their hair and burning their headscarves Mahsa Amini died in custody after allegedly not wearing her hijab properly in Iran. Now, women are leading an "explosive" movement across the country in anger against the political regime's attempt at quashing their freedoms.

'Take a good hard look': Kieren Perkins sends stark warning to world sport organisations Olympic champion Kieren Perkins warns against sending kids to the "meat grinder" in the chase for gold, in a passionate plea to sporting organisations.

Canberra's 'life-changing' autism centre celebrated at official opening The opening had been delayed for 12 months due to COVID shutdowns and the federal election

'I came back to Louisville after the Olympics with my shiny gold medal. Went into a luncheonette where black folks couldn’t eat. Thought I’d put them on the spot. I sat down and asked for a meal. The Olympic champion wearing his gold medal. They said, 'We don’t serve n****** here.' I said, 'That’s okay, I don’t eat ’em.''

- Muhammad Ali

Catching COVID-19 linked to increased heart disease and diabetes risk, study finds The unusual effects of COVID-19 have been highlighted in a new study which revealed the risk of heart disea...

Fearless Girl to retain location in front of the NYSE
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Fearless Girl to retain location in front of the NYSE The famous statue Fearless Girl has be allowed to stay in her current spot in front of the New York Stock Exchange, after the New York Public Design Commission issued the city itself a statement to find a solution to "make sure the statue can stay here permanently".

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Brilliant Inventions That Only Exist In Japan | Investing Magazine Japan is the second leading country in the world for technology, ranking just behind Finland – and followed by the United States. While the relatively small country is home to only 126 million people, (a mere 1.7 percent of the total global population), Japan has managed to take a strong lead in t...

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First recording of a dying brain shows we may relive memories before death First-ever recording of a dying human brain shows we may relive memories before deathBy Serena Seyfort1:48pm Feb 23, 2022 Tweet Facebook Mail Our lives may indeed flash before our eyes in our last moments, the first-ever recording of a dying human brain has revealed.Scientists have accidentally disc...

NSW to rollout 'largest mental health first aid program' in the world Rural communities across New South Wales will have access to mental health training after the state government commits to training 275,000 people.

Children aged five to 11 can now be booked in for a COVID-19 vaccination through an ACT government clinic.

Appointments are available from January 10, but the government says due to the children's age parents will need to call the COVID-19 vaccination booking line, rather than booking online.

Vaccines will also be available through some GPs and pharmacies.

"There are about 46,000 children aged 5 to 11 years in the ACT so we do expect our booking line to be quite busy with parents and carers making those bookings over the next little while," Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith says.

Australia's connections to British slavery have long been buried. It's time to update the history books Many Australians are unaware that some prominent early settlers had links to British slavery. Telling these stories provides a better collective sense of the past.

15 things your partner will never do if you're in a healthy relationship. According to a couples expert.

We did it Canberra! 🥳 More than 95% of eligible Canberrans are now fully vaccinated against COVID-19 💪

This means more than 95% of ACT residents aged 12 years and over have now received both doses of a COVID-19 vaccine 💉💉

Thank you Canberra for taking the time to roll up your sleeves (TWICE) to protect yourself and our community ✌️

With 8 weeks left of 2021 – we’ve pulled off this amazing feat, an Australian-first, and we couldn’t be prouder of you 💙

If you’ve had your first dose, don’t forget to get your second dose 🗓️

While you’ll have some protection as early as 12 days after your first dose, protection from one dose is likely to be short lived 📉

Two doses greatly reduces your chance of hospitalisation, ICU admission or death 🏥

It also takes up to 2 weeks after your second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine for it to protect you 🛡️

If you need help with booking in for your second dose, use the Vaccine Clinic Finder https://covid-vaccine.healthdirect.gov.au/eligibility?lang=en 🔎

Otherwise give us a call to speak to someone in our team 5124 7700 (7am to 7pm, daily) 📞

Australia approves COVID-19 booster shot Aged care residents are expected to be the first people to receive a coronavirus vaccine booster shot after the medical regulator gave the green light. The Th...

The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) released a statement today recommending a third dose of COVID-19 vaccine as part of the primary course in individuals who are severely immunocompromised.

You can read the ATAGI advice here: www.health.gov.au/news/atagi-statement-on-the-use-of-a-3rd-primary-dose-of-covid-19-vaccine-in-individuals-who-are-severely-immunocompromised

This third primary dose is not to be considered a booster dose for the general population. It is a third dose – to complete the regular course of vaccination – for a very specific cohort of vulnerable Australians to ensure they have the highest level of protection available against COVID-19.

We are currently working with the Commonwealth Government to determine how third doses will be delivered to eligible people in the ACT.

❗️ Please be aware that ACT Government clinics are not taking bookings for third vaccine doses at this time.

If you are severely immunocompromised, we suggest that from next week you should reach out to your GP or specialist to discuss your individual circumstances and whether a third dose is right for you.

There is currently no recommendation for the general population to receive a booster vaccine dose.

We will provide more information when it becomes available.

Canberra teenagers are leading the nation's vaccination race, charging ahead of their interstate peers 👏👏👏

ℹ️ Get the latest on COVID-19 here: http://ab.co/2xfVDv3

According to federal government figures, 77% of 12 to 15-year-olds in the ACT have received one dose of a vaccine.

That uptake is 16% higher than teens in NSW, and 56% higher than South Australia, Tasmania and Western Australia, where just 21% of the 12 to 15-year-old population have one dose.

https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/health-and-wellness/how-to-fit-in-all-your-wellbeing-to-dos-each-day-20211001-p58whl.html

How to fit in all your wellbeing to-dos each day Prioritising self-care in an already packed calendar can be overwhelming. Reassessing your goals and “habit stacking” may help.