How to protect yourself from skin cancer
‘I love a sunburnt country,’ wrote Dorothea Mackellar. And most Aussies agree – soaking up the golden rays as we explore, play, exercise and relax. …
Movember, Men’s Health and more
This November, we join millions world-wide spotlighting the health needs of men. The Movember movement began nearly two decades ago, raising awareness of …
The end of the pandemic
How history helps us have hope that better days will come There’s no question that the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a huge toll on the lives and livelihood…
The health benefits of walking
Before you walk out the door, consider the evidence that is mounting that shows that daily walking can benefit or help prevent a range of serious medical …
Allergies, colds and COVID
You sneeze. Perhaps you have little sniffle. And now, a bit of an itchy throat. Before 2020, you might have soldiered on without a worry. Now that it’s sp…
Women’s Health Week 2020
Men are from Mars. Women are from Venus. So said the title of the 1992 book by relationship counsellor John Gray. He argues that, psychologically speaking…
Mental health during the pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic is having a big impact on mental health. Many of us find the restrictions, uncertainty, loss of income and social isolation hard to …
National Pain Week
“Life is pain, Highness. Anyone who tells you differently is selling something.”― William Goldman, The Princess Bride Physical pain is a universal experie…
Spotlight On: Diabetes
Diabetes is a disorder of sugar processing, which leads to an unhealthy blood sugar level. High blood sugar levels cause the typical symptoms of excessive…
Sorting fact from fiction in the COVID-19 pandemic
“Misinformation is something that we might expect for any major event that captures people’s imagination.” So says Dr Greg Nyilasy, Senior Lecturer in Mar…
What you need to know about telehealth
About six months ago, if you’d asked this question of the average person, you’d most likely have been answered with a blank stare. But the COVID-19 pandem…
Protecting your mental health during the pandemic
At the beginning of 2020, Australians were reeling from one of the worst bushfire seasons on record. Many thought the ongoing recovery efforts from that c…
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