As part of the function Glen Dunkerton from Regional Men’s Health Initiative was also able to give those in attendance a brief presentation on issues that affect Men in WA and how we can help. The partnership between Regional Men’s Health and Bowls WA seeks opportunities at regional clubs for the RMHI team to encourage men to talk openly about men’s health issues particularly but not limited to mental health, alcohol consumption, prostate etc. Bowls WA CEO Ken Pride, President Larry Bandy, and attending Board members thanked those who had given their time in recent years on committees and or in the promotion of the sport of bowls. Of note was the Badge of Merit awarded to long time and only recently former Bowls WA Umpires Chair Michael Garratt. Also receiving an award was Anne Lilley from Sorrento who is a long time servant in the Inter Region Round Robin and Bowls Management Committee. Unfortunately Anne was not able to attend the event. Volunteers are the life blood of any club and we again thank our members for their efforts and commitment to volunteer and encourage others to have a go. – Aaron Delaporte and Brian Lucas
Longevity: How to Make the Most of It
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rofessor Julianne Holt-Lunstad, a university researcher, addressed the question of longevity in studies of tens of thousands of middle-aged people. She looked at their lifestyle, diet, exercise, marital status, how often they went to the doctor, whether they smoked or drank, etc. She recorded all of this and waited for seven years to see who would still be breathing and what had reduced their chances
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