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7NEWS
4 days ago
- Health
- 7NEWS
Hawthorn legend Dermott Brereton makes deeply personal admission about AFL life
Hawthorn champion and premiership hero Dermott Brereton has made a sad and disturbing admission about the deteriorating state of his body. The former glamour forward, who played in five flags for Hawthorn during a glittering career throughout the 1980s and early 1990s, says he is often in crippling pain and sometimes in tears. 'Some mornings my beautiful partner Julie has to put on my shoes and socks for me,' Brereton said during a function at the MCG. 'With the pain in my spine, where they put in a cage inserted there, I can't reach. I just can't put on socks and shoes. 'Some days I have to walk down the stairs sideways because I haven't any cartilage — bone on bone, that is — for 40 years. 'Some days I can't shake hands with other men, and if they do so, I fear they'll re-open some of the broken bones in my hands from defenders' spoils and from when (a rival player) jumped on my hand deliberately. 'Some days I have to crab my way down the stairs because my often half-a-dozen times reconstructed ankle will not flex any more.' The pain Brereton detailed belies his often happy-go-lucky exterior and jovial commentating style. It's also taken a heavy mental on the former AFL wrecking ball. 'Some days I double up from rancid heartburn from the endless dosages of (painkillers and anti-inflammatories),' he said. He said indomethacin or Indocin 'used to rip the guts out of you' and he had also poured into his body large quantities of Brufen and Voltaren over the past 40 years. 'Some nights I sleep very little because of the arthritis in my shoulder joints. That's from decades of lifting as heavy weights as I could, purely because the position I played required it,' Brereton said. 'Some mornings, I pathetically allow myself to become melancholy and even teary over the degeneration and the physical toll that football has taken on my body. 'I often ask myself, in that moment of true misery, when I can't move, that moment of weakness, I'll ask myself, 'Was it worth it?'. 'And the answer's always the same. I'd do it all over again, exactly the same again. 'Maybe next time, though in the next lifetime, I might go a little harder.' At the end of 1993, Brereton joined the Sydney Swans for the 1994 season and then played 15 games for Collingwood in 1995. He finished his career with 211 games but will always be remembered as a Hawthorn great. In 1999 he was inducted into the Australian Football Hall of Fame and he has since become a highly regarded football commentator.
The Age
4 days ago
- Health
- The Age
‘I just can't put on socks and shoes': Dermott Brereton's crippling legacy
'To be honest with you, Tim, Essendon and our [mid-'80s] battles took you to the edge of safety, and, for me, that is always where you get the best view of life,' Brereton said. The Hawks legend explained his use of anti-inflammatory medications thus: 'Some days I double up from rancid heartburn from the endless dosages of – remember [Indocin]... Timmy, that used to rip the guts out of you, Brufen, Voltaren, all taken for over 40 years,' Brereton said. 'Some nights I sleep very little because of the arthritis in my shoulder joints. That's from decades of lifting as heavy weights as I could, purely because the position I played required it. 'Some mornings, I pathetically allow myself to become melancholy and even teary over the degeneration and the physical toll that football has taken on my body.' Brereton said he had often questioned himself on whether, given the toll on his body, if his career had been worth the price. 'I often ask myself, in that moment of true misery, when I can't move, that moment of weakness, I'll ask myself – was it worth it? 'And the answer's always the same. I'd do it all over again, exactly the same again. Maybe next time, though in the next lifetime, I might go a little harder.' Brereton told of how he had regularly been treated with epidurals at the height of his playing career. '[In the years] '86-87, '88-89, those 22-game seasons, three times a year, on average, after a game on a Saturday, on a Sunday morning I'd go to Vimy House, I'd have an epidural at 8am and lie in bed until four, then the cab would come and pick me up and take me home. And I kept doing it.' Loading Brereton had said that football had given him so much – discipline, 'A lifetime of employment, it's given me a small dose of fame, occasionally given me romance. It's given me a small amount of wealth – that's gone, I know where it went, actually. 'It has given me great friendships. It's given me my life's greatest mentor – Allan [Jeans, his Hawthorn coach]. And it has given me a purpose. 'But it's also taken away something very dear to me.' Watson's speech drew constant laughter, as when the Bomber great recounted how he left Dimboola for Melbourne, aged 15, after Essendon officials assured his mother that he would be housed by a church-going, non-drinking, non-smoking family in Niddrie. 'We went about two miles, [chairman of selectors] Teddy Fordham went to the boot, got an Esky out, each of them had a can, [and] Teddy lit up a cigar. Then, I heard [official] Kevin Egan say to the other two, 'Where's the little prick going to stay?'' Brereton's revelations about his physical struggles are in line with La Trobe University research – cited by the AFL Players' Association – that 76 per cent of past players had experienced serious injuries in football while 64 per cent of those who reported serious injuries are still affected in daily life. Since 2017, more than 1150 past V/AFL and AFLW players have been reimbursed for costs from joint surgeries and dental injuries.
Mid East Info
05-05-2025
- Business
- Mid East Info
Özlem Kaynak to lead Haleon's Middle East and Africa Operations as Region Prioritizes Self-Care - Middle East Business News and Information
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May, 2025: Haleon, a global leader in consumer healthcare and home to brands including Panadol, Sensodyne, Parodontax, Voltaren, Otrivin, and Centrum, has named Özlem Kaynak as its new General Manager for the Middle East & Africa (MEA) Business Unit, effective May 1st. This appointment highlights Haleon's commitment to strengthening its leadership team and global market presence. Özlem's appointment comes at a time when the Middle East and Africa region is placing a growing emphasis on self-care and preventive health, in alignment with Haleon's commitment to delivering accessible health solutions to consumers. Based in Haleon's MEA regional hub office in Dubai, she will be responsible for driving the company's growth strategies and enhancing operations across more than 45 countries. These include Turkey, the Gulf & Near East (including the United Arab Emirates and adjoining countries), Pakistan, Kenya, South Africa, Egypt, and Saudi Arabia and others. Formerly overseeing the Central Eastern Europe (CEE) cluster including Romania, Hungary, Slovakia and Czech Republic. Özlem holds over 25 years of experience in the industry; her previous roles include positions at GSK Consumer Healthcare, Omega Pharma Perrigo, and NIVEA Beiersdorf, where she gained expertise in general management, marketing, and sales. 'I am thrilled to take on the responsibility of leading Haleon MEA — a strategically important region for driving global healthcare innovation,' commented Kaynak. 'I am particularly eager to collaborate with our partners and stakeholders to advance the health inclusivity agenda, ensuring that everyone feels empowered to prioritize their everyday health. I look forward to working with our teams as we support the region's wider healthcare ambitions and national well-being strategies.' Özlem's role will be focused on deepening market presence and unlocking equitable access to better everyday health for all. Her appointment reaffirms Haleon's efforts to increase the representation of women in leadership roles in healthcare. About Haleon: Haleon (LSE / NYSE: HLN) is a global leader in consumer health, with a purpose to deliver better everyday health with humanity. Haleon's product portfolio spans five major categories – Oral Health, Pain Relief, Respiratory Health, Digestive Health and Other, and Vitamins, Minerals and Supplements (VMS). Its long-standing brands – such as Advil, Sensodyne, Panadol, Voltaren, Theraflu, Otrivin, Polident, Parodontax and Centrum – are built on trusted science, innovation and deep human understanding.
Time of India
04-05-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Turmeric to cinnamon: Common herbs and spices you shouldn't mix with your medicine
Herbs and spices have long been considered a natural and safe way to flavor your food, aid digestion and support immunity. While these centuries-old superfoods are still used as kitchen staple, and trusted for their potential to boost wellness and prevent chronic diseases like arthritis, Alzheimer's, and heart disease, one should exercise caution when combining them with certain medications. In particular, too much of these 5 popular spices should be avoided when taking certain medications. People on blood thinners, blood pressure medicines, and heart rhythm drugs especially need to be careful. Cinnamon A pinch of cinnamon may make your curry or tea flavoursome, but think twice before increasing its consumption, or taking a cinnamon supplement without a doctor's advice, as a new study has found it may interact with your medicine and lessen its effect. A recent study published in Food Chemistry: Molecular Sciences has raised new concerns about how concentrated forms of cinnamon such as supplements or essential oils may interfere with the body's ability to process certain prescription medications. Researchers from the University of Mississippi's National Center for Natural Products Research simulated human digestion and investigated how cinnamon and its key chemical components like cinnamaldehyde, cinnamic acid, and cinnamon oil affect the body's xenobiotic receptors. These receptors help regulate how drugs are metabolized and cleared from the body. It was found that cinnamaldehyde and cinnamic acid activated these drug-processing receptors, which could lead the body to break down medications more quickly than intended. This may result in reduced drug effectiveness, especially for medications that require steady levels in the bloodstream to be effective. Ginger Any spice added in limited quantity to food is unlikely to cause any harm. It's the overdose of it that one must be cautious about. Ginger in recommended amounts is known to ease nausea, reduce inflammation, boost digestion, and control cholesterol and blood pressure. However, excess of this beneficial spice, can harm your health, especially if you are on blood thinners. People on anticoagulant therapy - blood thinners such as warfarin, aspirin and others - should seek advice from their healthcare experts regarding their ginger consumption. While having a cup of ginger tea or using it in your recipe, may not be harmful, too much of it can be risky. Besides, large amounts of ginger may affect insulin and lower blood sugar. Licorice Licorice root, not to be confused with licorice-flavored candy, can interact with a wide range of medications and may pose serious health risks if not consumed with caution. It has been shown to raise blood pressure and interfere with heart and blood pressure medications. The herb may also affect how the liver processes various drugs, including common pain relievers and anti-inflammatory medications like celecoxib (Celebrex), diclofenac (Voltaren), and ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), as well as medications like glipizide for diabetes and fluvastatin for cholesterol. Women taking oral contraceptives have reported increased blood pressure and lowered potassium levels when combining them with licorice. It can also intensify the effects of certain antidepressants and corticosteroids, leading to heightened side effects. In people using stimulant laxatives, licorice can exacerbate potassium loss, which may be harmful. Additionally, it may interfere with blood sugar levels in those taking insulin or diabetes medications, and reduce the effectiveness of blood thinners, increasing the risk of clotting. St John's Wort Commonly taken as a natural remedy for mild to moderate depression, St. John's Wort can significantly interfere with many medications, says study . It can reduce the effectiveness of antidepressants, leading to potential worsening of mood symptoms. It may also lower the efficacy of birth control pills, increase the risk of unplanned pregnancy, and affect the performance of blood thinners, immunosuppressants, and certain heart medications. This herb speeds up how the liver breaks down drugs, which can reduce their concentration in the body and make them less effective. Turmeric Turmeric in your curry is fine, but you should think twice when taking supplements. Too much of it can interact with your medicine. This happens due to the spice's active component called curcumin, which may pose risks when combined with certain medications. One key concern is its potential to increase bleeding risk when taken alongside blood thinners such as warfarin, aspirin, or clopidogrel, says study . While turmeric is generally safe to add in your food, concentrated supplements can amplify these effects, making it important for those on anticoagulants or upcoming surgeries to consult a healthcare provider before use. Combat Monsoon Cold & Cough: Here's A Quick Fix With Indian Borage Leaf And Turmeric Masterclass for Students. Upskill Young Ones Today!– Join Now
