It Won’t Happen To Me

Last week a friend of mine was driving home on the motorway when he must have closed his eyes.  He woke up as his car veered into a guard rail, spun through 180 degrees and finally stopped facing the opposite direction.  Fortunately no other cars ran into him and his...

Want A Longer Life? Join A Club

Joining a book club after retirement could extend your life just as much as doing weekly exercise. Dr Niklas Steffens and Dr Tegan Cruwys of The University of Queensland School of Psychology have published findings that indicate social groups are vital to longevity...

Anxiety In Pets – When The Dog Is Home Alone

Does your dog, cat or bird hate being left alone?  Dr Jo discusses how we can help our pets cope.  Most of the time our pets live relaxed, care-free and fun-filled lives – and we adore them.  Then we have to go out – to shop, to visit friends, to play tennis –...

Post Retirement – How Much Money Will I Need?

Australians are now living longer, which means many are enjoying a longer period of retirement.  This is exciting, but can also be financially worrying – without any certainty around how long you will live for, and therefore how much money you will spend, how do you...