Cold and flu season is well and truly upon us. As the temperature continues to drop the chances of contracting a cold or the flu increase. For most this means curling up with a lemon tea, some tissues and an endless supply of TV shows to get us through. However, for the more vulnerable populations like the…
Coronary artery disease remains the largest killer in the Western World despite significant advances in our understanding, diagnosis and management of the condition. Most importantly, a large amount of potential suffering could be reduced with attention to simple maintenance. So, what can you do to reduce your risk of a heart attack? Make a decision.…
You and your family deserve quality healthcare, and finding the right GP during and after hours can have long-lasting implications for your overall well-being. Finding a doctor that you feel comfortable with is the key, as only regular GP’s can provide ongoing patient care and follow-up. When selecting a GP, it’s important to consider their…
Does an apple a day really keep the doctor away? Unfortunately, it probably does not. But there can be no denying the important role that healthy living and a well-balanced diet play in maintaining an on-going state of good health. The Australian Government has released dietary daily guidelines for food types for the average person…
In Australia the smoking of tobacco is recognised as the largest preventable cause of death and disease, and is responsible for more cancer related deaths than any other single factor. It is also responsible for many heart, lung and breathing afflictions. And not only does the smoking of tobacco affect the person inhaling the smoke,…
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…
We have all experienced the uncomfortable feeling of a muscle cramp. The most common cramps are ‘nocturnal cramps’ – the ones you get at night, that wake you up and have you hopping around to make the pain go away… sound familiar? Why do cramps happen? A muscle cramp is an involuntary and forcibly contracted…
What most people don’t realise, is that heart attacks rarely happen “out of the blue” and are mostly preventable. In fact, your body may be trying to warn you of an approaching heart attack for days, weeks, perhaps even a month or two before it actually happens. Unfortunately, by the time you actually recognise you’re…