Dr John Beard

Dr John Beard is the Director of the Ageing and Life Course department, World Health Organisation

Health of ageing populations

Exercise, Lifestyle, Muscular & Skeletal
Common tennis injuries
As Wimbledon fever sweeps the nation, Dr George Bownes, Musculoskeletal Physician at Cromwell Hospital discusses common tennis injuries, how to prevent them and what to do if you get one? …
Ageing, Exercise, Lifestyle, Women's Health
MISFIT project keeping women active
The MISFIT project – Maximising Inclusiveness in Sports through Female-centric Innovation and Technology will see the development of wearable technology to support women to remain active as they age. New …
Ageing, Assisted living, Integrative, Lifestyle
Top retirement destinations revealed
Retirement is a big part of life for us all and it should offer the opportunity to enjoy your golden years to the fullest. More retirees are relocating in their …
All Creatures, Australasia, Cardiology, Pharmacy/Drugs
Spider venom drug start up success
The drug candidate, which was developed by a University of Queensland research team, uses a molecule found in the venom of the K’gari (Fraser Island) funnel web spider, and can …
Global Reach, Innovation
Hologram Doctor to Serve Pilgrims
Hologram Doctor to Serve Pilgrims at Madinah Airport: Real-size 3D interaction between Saudi doctors and patients: Saudi Minister of Health, Fahd Al-Jalajel, launched Tuesday, June 28th, the Holo-Doctor service, for …