Ben Falkenmire

Ben Falkenmire

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Ben Falkenmire is a freelance writer based in Sydney. His writing has appeared in Acuity Magazine, The Medical Republic, Investment Magazine, The Griffith Review, and The Courier Mail.

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Iron deficiency is a common condition in primary care affecting 12% of the population and around 40% of women under the age of 50. However, it is sometimes difficult to detect in patients clinically, and treatment can be a time-consuming process for GPs.

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Excessive screen-time is on the rise, with serious implications…

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Recent research has resurrected the link between depression and the oral contraceptive pill. Healthed asked the experts to unpack the evidence.

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A key part of GPs’ work is managing risk—but this can sometimes lead to a black and white mindset where every risk must be accounted for, regardless of the cost to time, says psychologist, executive coach and founder of The Anxiety Clinic, Dr Jodie Lowinger.

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The power of a quick pause, and other wellbeing tips.

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Dr Christine Read used her GP skills to realise her lifelong painting dream…

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Exhausted by full time GP work, Linda’s carved out a dual career as a medical writer.

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