Category: Public health

How Movember co-founder Adam Garone finds genuine fulfilment by being of service to others
Public health

How Movember co-founder Adam Garone finds genuine fulfilment by being of service to others

Some of us have outrageous conversations with our family and friends. And this conversation between Movember co-founders Adam Garone, his brother Travis and their mates Luke Slattery and Justin Coghlan is no different. In 2003 they had the brilliant idea of bringing back the iconic moustache as a fashion trend from past decades. It would go on to become the face of men’s health—literally! Could you imagine if it was any different? Continue reading “How Movember co-founder Adam Garone finds genuine fulfilment by being of service to others”

Why human connection and caregiving are powerful resources in promoting exceptional healthcare, according to David Duong, MD
Medicine, Public health

Why human connection and caregiving are powerful resources in promoting exceptional healthcare, according to David Duong, MD

David Duong, a Harvard-trained physician, was five-years-old when him and his family migrated from Vietnam to the US in the early ‘90s. His experience of growing up in a migrant family is reflected as compassion for his patients in Boston and Vietnam.  Continue reading “Why human connection and caregiving are powerful resources in promoting exceptional healthcare, according to David Duong, MD”

How Dr. Lucy Marcil is Changing Lives Through Medical Care and Tax Preparation
Medicine, Public health

How Dr. Lucy Marcil is Changing Lives Through Medical Care and Tax Preparation

As a little girl, pediatrician Lucy Marcil knew she wanted to be a doctor. The human body fascinated her, having studied its shapes and discrepancies with her archeologist mother. But she was a sensitive child, she says, and her deep concern for others is what led her down an unconventional career path. Continue reading “How Dr. Lucy Marcil is Changing Lives Through Medical Care and Tax Preparation”

3 lessons on living a good life from an 80-year long Harvard study on happiness and wellbeing
Public health

3 lessons on living a good life from an 80-year long Harvard study on happiness and wellbeing

Whilst things like eating well and regular physical activity are important, the quality but not necessarily the quantity of the people in your life also contribute significantly to your health. Continue reading “3 lessons on living a good life from an 80-year long Harvard study on happiness and wellbeing”

How 7-year old Zaidee Turner saved numerous lives and inspired Australia to speak about organ and tissue donation
Family, Public health

How 7-year old Zaidee Turner saved numerous lives and inspired Australia to speak about organ and tissue donation

Zaidee Turner, a 7-year old from Shepparton, Victoria, is the youngest organ and tissue donor in Australia’s history. Now more than a decade later she has the nation talking about the life-saving qualities of transplants through Zaidee’s Rainbow Foundation. Continue reading “How 7-year old Zaidee Turner saved numerous lives and inspired Australia to speak about organ and tissue donation”

Coss Marte, former inmate turned CEO, is helping people in New York and around the world improve their fitness
Lifestyle, Public health

Coss Marte, former inmate turned CEO, is helping people in New York and around the world improve their fitness

Coss Marte is proof that second chances in life are possible. He went from being imprisoned for dealing drugs to starting his own fitness company, ConBody, in New York City inspired by the workout regime he developed when he did his time. Continue reading “Coss Marte, former inmate turned CEO, is helping people in New York and around the world improve their fitness”

People with prosthetic limbs can be actors too. Just ask Hollywood bionic actress Angel Giuffria.
Lifestyle, Public health

People with prosthetic limbs can be actors too. Just ask Hollywood bionic actress Angel Giuffria.

I had the pleasure of interviewing bionic actress Angel Giuffria about growing up without a left arm, biomechatronics, acting, discrimination and her research in psychology.

She was such a lovely person to interview. We shared plenty of laughs and nerdy talk about prosthetic limb technology. There are also beautiful moments where the interview becomes more personal and emotive.

Enjoy! Continue reading People with prosthetic limbs can be actors too. Just ask Hollywood bionic actress Angel Giuffria.