The text below is courtesy of Health NSW and was originally published in January, 2024. E-cigarettes are battery operated devices that heat a liquid (also known as e-liquid) to produce an aerosol that users inhale (often called vaping). E-cigarettes come in many shapes and sizes and can be made to look like everyday items including…
The article below is a combination of articles from the Mayo Clinic, The Sleep Help Foundation Australia, and HealthLine Australia. We thank them for their courtesy. You can visit the relevant sites to view the original articles and for a wide range of other qualified health-related information. What Are Sleep Disorders? Sleep disorders are conditions…
The article below is courtesy of Health Direct Australia. Please visit them for qualified advice on a wide range of health-related issues. If you suspect that you might have an Eating Disorder, please visit your local GP. What is an eating disorder? An eating disorder is a serious mental health condition that involves an unhealthy preoccupation with…
MORE INFORMATION: The World Health Organisation’s standard recommendations for the general public to reduce exposure to and transmission of a range of illnesses are as follows, which include hand and respiratory hygiene, and safe food practices: Wash your hands frequently Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand rub if…
THE INFORMATION BELOW IS KINDLY PROVIDED BY DIABETES AUSTRALIA. PLEASE VISIT THEIR WEBSITE FOR COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION AND STRATEGIES TO HELP TACKLE DIABETES Type 2 diabetes is a progressive condition in which the body becomes resistant to the normal effects of insulin and/or gradually loses the capacity to produce enough insulin in the pancreas. We do not know…
THE INFORMATION BELOW IS KINDLY PROVIDED BY DIABETES AUSTRALIA. PLEASE VISIT THEIR WEBSITE FOR COMPREHENSIVE INFORMATION AND STRATEGIES TO HELP TACKLE DIABETES Type 1 diabetes is an auto-immune condition in which the immune system is activated to destroy the cells in the pancreas which produce insulin. We do not know what causes this auto-immune reaction….
Was it your new year’s resolution to cease smoking? What a great health change to stop smoking this year. This is the single best gift you can give your body to be smoke free going forward. We all know stopping smoking is difficult – but help is at hand! Different things work for different people…
Two million plus Australians are affected by the debilitating symptoms of migraines. A recognised medical condition, migraines can affect anyone, but women are three times as likely to be sufferers as well as those under the age of 40. For about half of all people who get migraines they are an inherited condition. Migraines are…
Many doctors patients get very glum when they are told that they have “heart failure” and that is understandable, -it sounds terrible doesn’t it? However it is not as bad as it sounds. “Heart failure” means that the heart is not pumping as well as it once was. The heart is weakened, and will need some…
Eczema is an inflamed condition of the skin that usually begins before babies are 12 months old. The affected skin is dry, red and itchy. Sometimes these areas of skin can become cracked, weepy and scab over. Babies usually have it on their face. The rash can also sometimes appear on their scalp, behind their…
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