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Health clinics commence in NSW
A group of the country’s top medics will travel to the New South Wales towns of Brewarrina and Bourke tomorrow (11 June) for the first of the newly established Indigenous clinics run by Sydney University’s Poche Centre for Indigenous Health. The team, which includes a cardiologist, physiotherapist, adolescent health expert and a rheumatologist, will fill […]
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Battle of the Binge (Binge Drinking)
Binge drinking an “epidemic” among young Australians. The Federal Government has announced millions of dollars of funding to tackle what it calls the binge drinking “epidemic” among young Australians. Research has revealed that, in any in any given week, around 170,000 12- to 17-year-olds are binge drinking or drinking at dangerous levels. One in five […]
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High Stakes (Gambling)
Gambling can hurt more than just your hip pocket. There are currently more than 300,000 problem gamblers in Australia. For each one of these problem gamblers, many other people are also affected – family, friends, husbands and wives, children, employers and employees. Gambling is basically risking money on an outcome, usually involving chance. People gamble […]
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Sharnee Fenwick
Do you try to follow a healthy diet? Yes, I do try to follow a healthy diet. Apart from the health benefits, working in this industry you need to stay in shape, as it’s fairly unforgiving. I’ve had people I barely know tell me I’ve put on weight! What are your weaknesses? Most people would […]
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How’s Your Headspace?
Extra services mean more help for young people across Australia. The Federal Government has revealed its plans to establish 20 extra youth mental health centres across Australia to help in the prevention and early intervention of mental health and drug and alcohol problems among young people. The centres will be funded through Headspace, Australia’s national […]
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Dean Widders
During the off-season, do you still need to look after your health and fitness? Mentally it’s good to relax and take a break from hard training and strict diets, so when the off season is on I do have a break, but I still try to keep active and eat healthy. I also have to […]
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Budget delivers $332.8 million toward Indigenous health
The Australian Government is investing $334.8 million towards closing the life expectancy gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians within a generation. Measures include $101.5 million extra funding for maternal and child health services. By addressing health issues early in life, these interventions can deliver significant progress in closing the gap. These initiatives include: an additional […]
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Alcohol
During the holiday season, people tend to consume more alcohol. Although you may have heard that moderate consumption of alcohol protects against cardiovascular disease, this generally only refers to those people over the age of 45. More men die as a result of alcohol than are saved by moderate alcohol intake. In fact, alcohol is […]
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Attention – Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD)
It has been said that suffering from attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (AD/HD) is like being blindfolded and placed in a strange room with nothing to guide you by. Everyone else can see where they’re going, but you’re left to stomp around in the dark. As a result you constantly trip over all the things that have been […]
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Grief
We all know or will know what it is like to feel grief. Grief comes from loss, and it can be from any loss. It may be the result of the end of a friendship; giving up a child; moving away from family or loved ones; a job loss or the death of someone we […]
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Happy Families
What can you do to make your family a happier one? The word “family” can mean pretty much anything these days, from the traditional family structure of two parents and their children living together to single parents, step-parents and extended families. But whatever type of family you belong to, there are certain things that can […]
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Depression
Did you know that in any given year approximately one in 10 people will suffer from a depressive illness? Depression interferes with normal healthy functioning, affecting not only the sufferer but their family and friends as well. So if you think you might be depressed, don’t pretend nothing is wrong – there are ways of […]
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It Takes Two, Baby (Relationships)
A good relationship won’t just fall into your lap ” you need to work at it. Companionship is a basic human need. It’s in our nature to seek love, affection and someone to share our lives with. If the relationship we have with that special someone is strong and healthy, our lives our fulfilled ” […]
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Beating the Blues (Depression)
Depression is a serious illness that affects thousands of Australians. Despite the fact that it is one of the most common health problems in our society today, depression remains a misunderstood illness. Some facts on depression: Depression affects around one in every five people at some time in their life;Each year, almost 800,000 Australian adults […]
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Stage fright
Have you ever imagined what it would be like to be on stage in a performance and suddenly your mind goes blank? You can’t remember your lines or your next cue. This feeling is part of what is called stage fright. Stage fright is common, and is suffered in varying degrees by inexperienced and experienced […]
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What a Hoot! (Laughter)
No joke ” laughter really is the best medicine. Everyone enjoys a good laugh. But did you know that laughter is more than just fun; it’s actually really good for you? Research has shown that the health benefits of laughter range from strengthening your immune system and reducing stress to increasing your tolerance to pain. […]
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