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Aussies fed up with sky-high costs and ballooning waitlists for aged care are moving to Thailand and Bali for resort-style living at a fraction of the price. In Australia you could pay up to $137,000 a year for aged care, including $45,483 for just a room. But in Indonesia the total yearly cost is $44,250, including $19,950 for a two-bedroom villa with an outdoor kitchen. In Thailand it is even cheaper at $34,380 to stay at a luxury retirement resort. But there are downsides, including being separated from family and not having Australia's rigorous quality metrics or health care. There are also some serious legal hurdles. Would you consider going overseas amid all the horror stories locally? Let us know at health@news.com.au.

Meanwhile, if you take a weight loss injection like Mounjaro or Wegovy, or are considering doing it, you’ll want to read this piece about how the medications are impacting people’s sex drives in different ways. Doctors say the issue isn’t raised with them often but they mostly see a boost in libido. However for some people sexual desire disappears. You can read their stories here.

Lastly, did you know that menopausal women are the fastest growing demographic in the workforce? They are some of the most reliable employees out there but are being held back for this reason. Medical editor Robyn Riley has also covered the myths and misconceptions around Menopausal Hormone Therapy and how a trendy supplement used by gym-goers could actually help women aged 45 and older with brain fog.

Have a great week.



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