One in six Australians are affected by hearing loss, and projections have shown that by 2050 one in every four Australians may suffer from some form of hearing loss. Hearing loss can be caused by many factors including aging, illness, genetics, chemicals or physical trauma. In Australia the most significant cause of hearing loss is…
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Insomnia is a common health complaint that can have significant health consequences. Most people experience insomnia symptoms at some stage in their lives, and surveys have shown that 13% to 33% of the adult population have either difficulty getting to sleep or staying asleep. People of any age can suffer from insomnia, but it is…
Bowel cancer is recognised as a major health problem in Australian with approximately 80 people passing away each week from it. It is one of the most common of the internal cancers and rates second overall behind lung cancer as the common cause of deaths related to cancer. The bowel makes up part of the digestive system,…
There are many good reasons to travel to developing countries. There are also those reasons that make us stop and think. At that point our mind takes over and we are shown images of fear and uncertainty. Images that we had seen on the news, in the newspapers or heard it from others. Suddenly all…
Diabetes is a complex and chronic condition which has the ability to have an effect on a person’s entire body. Its occurrence is usually long term, and once developed can be with someone for the remainder of their life. Diabetes is the fastest growing chronic condition in Australia, with an estimated 280 people developing diabetes…
Nearly 21,000 cases of influenza have been confirmed so far in Australia, double the number of cases at this time last year, the Influenza Specialist Group (ISG) reports. The ISG says around 20 to 50 per cent of children are likely to contract the flu each season, compared with 10 to 30 per cent of…
Remember the days your mum would nag at you and say “have you brushed your teeth?” and you’d brush her off with “yes, yes, whatever”… Something so little is a part of our everyday lives and is taken for granted – but sadly it is a special treat and gift for those living in a…
Arthritis is a common condition which affects many Australians. One in five people are thought to suffer from some form of arthritis, and contrary to popular opinion, young and middle-aged people suffer from it as well as the elderly, with two out of every three sufferers being between the ages of 15 and 60. The…
Depression today has gained much more public view and recognition. If you think you might be suffering from depression or anxiety, there is a lot of practical help available to you, and there is no need to feel great fear or shame about this condition. Depression and anxiety is commonplace amongst the general population, and…