The Art of Healing

Our feature in this issue is on self-care and wellness, as it seems many people still don’t really feel it’s important, or it’s a lot of fuss about nothing … that is until they get sick. So we thought we would come up with a few reasons why caring for yourself is important, which includes some good questions you can refer to when you are talking with your doctor. We have also published some more of the latest research on microplastics and forever chemicals in this magazine, both topics that are a bit concerning for many of us. Misdiagnosis is something not too from our awareness either, with some astounding information revealed by the University of Queensland regarding the diagnosis of frontotemporal dementia. Find out about some surprising causes for memory loss too – if you have difficulty remembering things, your mind may make the leap to Alzheimer’s disease, but that’s not the only cause for memory loss. And if you are interested in keeping a healthy mind and body – whatever your age, we have published a 30-year study on the single best diet for ageing in this issue. We are also very pleased to have included an extract from the book Broken Brains by Jamila Rizvi and Rosie Waterland, which should be at the top of your reading list if you are interested in mental health and our healthcare systems. It covers a lot of topics - Jamila working more on interviews and research, and Rosie more from personal experience – overall its very relatable. Lots more in this issue, don’t miss checking it out – we’re still available in print and digital, single issues or one and two year subscriptions.

VIRGINIA WOOLF

The Art of Healing

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EDITOR'S NOTE

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AI Program Tackles Global Microplastics Challenge • Researchers from Monash University have developed a groundbreaking AI program to assist scientists in the global fight against the scourge of environmental microplastics.

Human Speech Development Linked to Whale Song Structure • Language has long been considered a uniquely human trait, with features that mark it out as distinct from the communication of all other species. However, new research has uncovered the same statistical structure in humpback whale song that is a hallmark of human language.

Almost 1 in 2 Aussie Teens Living With A Chronic Disease • New research shows that almost half of Australian teens are living with chronic diseases or developmental conditions like attention deficient hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or autism (ASD). The study has linked the conditions to unhealthy lifestyles, diets, and poor mental health.

Drug Testing Services Saves Lives • The Queensland drug testing service CheQpoint has detected a third sample of the powerful and deadly synthetic opioid nitazene, which is even stronger than fentanyl and hundreds of times more potent than heroin. (April, 2025)

Dying Cells Play a Vital, Unexpected Role in Healing • A new study reveals some surprising discoveries about healing processes that are potentially triggered by the process of necrosis, or premature cell death.

New Water Filter Removes Stubborn ‘Forever Chemicals’ • Traditional water filters struggle to remove smaller PFAS molecules, but a new water filtration membrane developed by researchers at Monash University effectively removes small PFAS...