How to help someone who’s having a stroke
Someone has a stroke every 9 minutes in Australia. It’s one of our biggest killers and causes of disability. But the sooner a person receives treatment for a stroke, the better the outcome. Being able to spot the signs and symptoms of stroke…
How to talk to someone about diabetes
One person is diagnosed with diabetes every 5 minutes in Australia — which makes the condition one of the biggest challenges the healthcare system faces today. However, it is possible to delay or even prevent type 2 diabetes by knowing your risk and tweaking…
How do I know if I’m immune to measles?
Measles is dominating news headlines worldwide — with good reason. Australia has seen an unfortunate increase in cases of the highly infectious disease, while a measles emergency has been declared in New York. A measles epidemic in Madagascar has killed…
‘Healthy’ juices might not be so good for your teeth
You probably know all about tooth decay and dental cavities — and that sugar feeds the bacteria that causes the decay. The effects of acid on teeth aren’t so well known. Not exactly the scary-looking acid that burns stuff in science-fiction movies, but the…
How long should you stay out of the pool after diarrhoea?
Summer’s here – which means more sun, surf and swimming. Your local aquatic centre can get more crowded than the shops during Boxing Day sales. But it’s not always safe to go into the water. Health authorities, such as NSW…
Show your support for families living with childhood cancer
It was on a typical Sunday night a couple of years ago that mother-of-three, Simone, noticed that something wasn’t right with her 5-year-old son. As hard as he tried, Hayden couldn’t use his left arm to undress for the bath….
Farmer health is about growing awareness
If you are one of the 300,000 Australians who earn their living from the land, you’ll know how difficult and uncertain farming can be. There are health and safety issues, such as working long hours in the sun, or with…
Is butter really better?
Like stonewashed jeans and the royal family, butter is back in fashion. Many people love that it’s ‘all natural’, containing just cream, milk and sometimes salt. But all natural doesn’t always mean healthy, especially if a food is consumed with…
15 minutes of walking could reduce your risk of disease
Like quitting smoking, losing a few kilos and clocking 8 hours of sleep, walking is a way to reduce the impact of disease. That could mean you live healthily for longer. According to a new report by the Australian Institute of Health…
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