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Feet First
If you ignore your foot health, it can literally stop you in your tracks. Your feet might be a long way down, but you should pay attention to them. They may not be the prettiest body part, but your feet are an engineering marvel, supporting your weight and transferring complex forces from your muscles to […]
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Sight for sore eyes
Is your eyesight failing? This advice will have you seeing well into the future. Going to see an optometrist (an eye doctor) can help prevent, heal or reduce damage to your eyesight, but 35 per cent of Indigenous adults have never been to one. Here, Joy McLaughlin, Indigenous Programs Manager for The Fred Hollows Foundation, […]
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Kanga sanga
This barbecued-meat sandwich is perfect for a summer lunch. Grab a nutritious kangaroo steak fresh off the barbecue, put it on a slice of fresh wholegrain bread, whack on some lettuce, tomato and a smidgen of low-fat mayonnaise and you have a quick and healthy summer lunch. Note that kangaroo is best cooked medium-rare, otherwise […]
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Can smoking give you cervical cancer?
Lungs aren’t the only part of the body that can develop cancer from smoking. We all know that smoking can cause lung cancer, but you may not know that it can also increase your risk of developing cervical cancer by up to 60 per cent. Recent statistics show that 49 per cent of Indigenous women […]
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New cookbook is the real deal
Developed by women in remote NT, Kukumbat gudwan daga: ‘Really cooking good food’ features recipes for your whole mob using local ingredients Healthy Vibe congratulates the Manyallaluk, Gulin Gulin and Wugularr Aboriginal women’s centres, which surround Katherine in the Northern Territory, and The Fred Hollows Foundation for creating Kukumbat gudwan daga: ‘Really cooking good food’, […]
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Hey Pesto!
Macadamia-nut and rocket pesto This versatile, tasty paste Is perfect for lunch, dinner or a snack. Macadamia nuts are not only good for you, but are also scrumptious to eat and a traditional food for our mobs. Macadamia nuts were eaten by Aboriginal people on the east coast of Australia who may have called them […]
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Muffins are Tops
You can’t beat these muffins for a quick and healthy snack to have with a cuppa. They’re tasty, wholesome and nutritious, with rolled oats, brown sugar, walnuts and wholemeal flour. The choc chips are a sweet surprise, but you don’t have to include these if you don’t want to. Mashed banana, low-fat milk and yogurt […]
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Keep an eye out for the ear van
There’s a deadly van with a custom-painted Aboriginal artwork by Cherbourg artist Peter Carlo driving around Queensland’s South Burnett region.
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Fuming over petrol
The number of sniffers has dropped since the Federal Government began subsidizing Opal fuel for petrol stations but there is still more to be done. The roll out of Opal fuel has helped with problem petrol sniffing in affected communities but problems still exist where there are rogue petrol stations or areas not yet switched […]
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Curry? Sweet!
Put creamy curries back on the menu by swapping traditional coconut milk with a healthy alternative Coconut Chicken Curry Serves 4 This northern Australian dish is a legacy of our close relationships with our Asian neighbours. It’s a healthy variation on a family favourite meal for many Torres Strait and Aboriginal communities. If you can’t […]
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Stir it up
Stir-fries are tasty, healthy and easy to cook The secret to a good stir-fry is to cook it fast, which retains both the colour and nutrients in the vegetables. You can also add some lean, thinly sliced meat, such as pork. Lean pork is low in calories and a good source of diet protein and […]
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Look ear! (Ear Infections)
Four out of every five children under the age of six-years-old have a middle ear infection at least once. Although it is a common condition particularly in Indigenous children, if left untreated or unmonitored it can lead to social, emotional, physical and educational issues later in life. In the Northern Territory, schools have identified up […]
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Space invaders
Our homes can be dangerous places where bugs and bacteria breed. Care and lots of soap and water are your best defence. Sickness can be caused by inadequate domestic or personal hygiene. Not cleaning the toilet, not getting rid of rubbish, not washing clothes and bedding frequently, and not storing food properly are some examples […]
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Beat the winter bugs with a flu shot
Influenza and pneumonia, which can develop from flu, are the primary causes of death for about 2.5 per cent of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, mostly adults. The risk increases if you’re over 50, or if you’re considered high-risk, which includes people who have diabetes or renal disease or drink excessive amounts of alcohol. […]
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Bolognaise
Say goodbye to creamy pasta sauces and hello to a tasty meat-based sauce packed with vegies Originally from the town of Bologna in Italy, Bolognaise sauce is popular around the world. It’s affordable, simple to make and delicious every time, even if you vary the ingredients. This version contains beef and pork mince, but you […]
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Ditch the durries today!
Smoking and the Indigenous Community A 2009 study conducted by Flinders University found that there are three times as many smokers in Indigenous communities as in the general population. In the Northern Territory, 56 percent of Indigenous people smoke and about 20 percent of adult deaths in the Territory are smoking-related. Because over 50 per […]
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