MIOG Blog
10 May 2023
It’s no secret that being overweight or obese is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD). As a matter of fact, 1.2 million Australians were reported to have heart disease in 2018. In a...
3 May 2023
Did you know that depression and anxiety affect up to 27% of male patients with a cancer diagnosis? However 73% of male patients with depression are not receiving treatment for their mental health....
24 April 2023
Being diagnosed with cancer can be a life-changing event, and navigating the challenges that come with it can be overwhelming. It may feel like all at once you have to learn a new language, deal wi...
21 March 2023
There’s a lot of conflicting information when it comes to sugar and its involvement in the cancer process. Common questions we hear include: Does sugar feed cancer cells? Are we talking refin...
9 February 2023
Fasting and Oncology: Here is what a Nutritionist thinks
Humans have been fasting since the beginning of time, whether due to food scarcity, religious reasons, or for weight loss or vanity purpose...
14 December 2022
Looking after a loved one who is unwell can take its toll on the carer. Sometimes the pressure can build up to a point where the carer is no longer able to cope, or reaches a stage of burnout. Self...