https://www.bollenhealth.com.au/blog daily 0.75 2026-07-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64ace0d40e096436a6d288b8/f89fffe8-430f-4758-bfba-1b1bed0b3515/bollen_egg.png https://www.bollenhealth.com.au/blog/diabetes-healthy-ageing-and-muscle-health-checks monthly 0.5 2026-07-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64ace0d40e096436a6d288b8/ad8557b0-d459-49f7-bcbc-d688f9fb6f7b/visceral-fat-diagram-ad484c.jpg Latest news - Diabetes, healthy ageing and muscle health checks - Too much belly fat can block insulin from doing its job, and makes blood sugar go up. It’s not just weight that matters. Image source: Healthdirect https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64ace0d40e096436a6d288b8/5ce333fe-d232-475d-bca0-907ab5a16959/Jane.png Latest news - Diabetes, healthy ageing and muscle health checks - The role of nurses and primary care teams General practice nurses and primary care teams can play a vital role beyond the standard diabetes review. Simple checks such as grip strength and five sit-to-stands can help assess muscle health quickly and practically. These tests also help engage patients, especially when linked to everyday goals such as carrying shopping, climbing stairs, getting out of a chair or avoiding falls. Walking, cycling and gardening support heart and lung fitness, but muscle strength requires progressive resistance training. For many older adults, referral to an exercise physiologist or physiotherapist can help instruct safe activities which can be done either at home, or in a gym. It is never too late to build muscle. Regular activity and simple check-ins can help patients feel more hopeful, capable and supported as they age. https://www.bollenhealth.com.au/blog/better-care-depends-on-supported-teams monthly 0.5 2026-07-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64ace0d40e096436a6d288b8/cfcbe64e-55f1-47cf-aa5f-3d2901699d43/TheCheckListManifesto Latest news - Better care depends on supported teams The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right by Dr Atul Gawande https://www.bollenhealth.com.au/blog/healthy-ageing-stronger-teams-and-better-systems monthly 0.5 2026-07-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64ace0d40e096436a6d288b8/1781235660639-93UMNYN26I8OQ3BH1BD0/Screenshot+2026-06-12+at+1.40.46%E2%80%AFpm.png Latest news - Healthy ageing, stronger teams and better systems - We recently joined the Stronger Through the Ages podcast to discuss sarcopenia, frailty screening and the role of resistance training in primary care with exercise physiologists Professor Justin Keogh and Dr Tim Henwood. The conversation explored how primary care can better recognise early signs of frailty and support older adults to maintain strength, confidence and independence. https://open.spotify.com/episode/3soqJVEVJbBelzSgl0LInr https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/64ace0d40e096436a6d288b8/6ef0b67b-0090-4432-9d85-2a152e3bc84b/Screenshot+2026-06-12+at+1.40.21%E2%80%AFpm.png Latest news - Healthy ageing, stronger teams and better systems - Practising what we preach: Chris’ year of strength training Chris has also been putting healthy ageing into practice. In April, he completed 12 months of progressive resistance training with the team at Kieser Norwood. After several years of injury-affected attempts at running, Chris decided to make time for the same “medicine” he has long advocated. With physiotherapy assessment, an exercise physiology program and two gym sessions each week, long-standing injuries have improved and he has returned to competitive track running. Most recently, Chris won his age group in the 3000m, 5000m and 10000m events, and took 24 seconds off his personal best in the State 2000m steeplechase. A good reminder that healthy ageing is not just a message for patients. 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