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Be Alert. Stop AIDS.
December 1, 2008, is the 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day. In 1988, the World Health Organisation declared the first World AIDS Day in an effort to raise public awareness about HIV/AIDS. World AIDS Day is now recognised and observed by millions of people in more than 190 countries around the world, and is a […]
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Get Moving! (Exercise)
A new year brings the promise of fresh beginnings and is a great time to start improving your fitness. Whatever your age, weight or level of fitness, everyone can enjoy the benefits of exercise. In fact the benefits start from the moment you take that first step. Your cardiovascular health, the beating of your heart […]
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Why sleep is good for you
Here’s the good news if you are starting an exercise program: sleep is really important. Most people need eight hours of sleep a night and recent research suggests teenagers may need more, up to nine or 10 hours, because their bodies are growing and changing. But that should be solid, uninterrupted time sleeping and does […]
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Warm Up For Summer
Summer is almost here! To help you get ready for the best summer of your life, we’ve put together our Vibe Health top tips to keep you and your family safe and healthy this summer! Slip Slop SlapAccording to the Cancer Council, skin cancers account for around 80 per cent of all newly diagnosed cancers, […]
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Hairy Helpers
If you see more moustaches this month, never fear – it’s just Movember! Movember is an annual charity event held during the month of November that aims to raise funds for and awareness of men’s health issues – specifically prostate cancer and male depression. Men who register to take part in Movember spend the month […]
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D-Day (Diabetes)
November 14 is World Diabetes Day – a global event that brings together millions of people in over 160 countries to raise awareness of diabetes. This year the theme of World Diabetes Day is Diabetes in Children and Adolescents Diabetes is one of the most chronic diseases of childhood. According to the World Diabetes Foundation, […]
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Talking Tucker
What you eat can have a huge impact on your health. But eating right is easy once you know what you need – and what you don’t! By now everyone’s heard of the 17 year gap between the life expectancy of Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians. But this isn’t set in stone. There is a lot […]
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Get Moving!
How active are you? Most of us could do with a little more physical activity in our daily lives. Read on to find out why. There’s been a lot of talk about the importance of a healthy diet, but when it comes to health, physical activity is just as important. Being physically active has been […]
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Do You Measure Up?
You might have seen ads on the television or in a newspaper or magazine about the national Measure Up campaign. This is a national campaign launched by the Federal Government to tackle the obesity problem. Australia is now one of the fattest nations in the world – one in two Australian adults is overweight. Measure […]
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Links to health information
Here you can find links to a whole bunch of other information resources, to help you eat better and exercise more. You’ll also find links to information about chronic disease, and where to get help. HEALTHY LIVING Australian Indigenous HealthInfoNet http://www.healthinfonet.ecu.edu.auEverything you need to know about Indigenous Health in one place. Healthy Vibe https://deadlyvibe.com.au/vibe.asp?PageID=7Here you’ll […]
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Healthy Eating is the Key to a Healhty Life
Hi, I’m Mark Olive, from the television series The Outback Café. I work with food for a living, so I know healthy eating is the key to a healthy life. It makes you feel better, and helps to protect you and your family from disease. But you don’t need to be a chef like me […]
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Why is a healthy lifestyle so important?
Why is a healthy lifestyle so important? While we can’t always stop ourselves from getting sick, if you eat healthy food, drink plenty of water and are physically active (that is you don’t sit around all day doing nothing) you’ll be more likely to live a long and healthy life. How can a healthy lifestyle […]
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Crisis Call
Diabetes is hitting us too hard – it’s time to fight back. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians have the fourth highest rate of type 2 diabetes in the entire world. Figures vary, but it’s estimated that the prevalence of type 2 diabetes among Indigenous Australians is anywhere from two up to 10 times that […]
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Tomorrow People
Our kids are our future. Let’s raise them right today for a better tomorrow. As a parent or carer, you’re holding the future of our community in your hands. It’s really important that we make sure our young fellas grow up to be healthy, strong members of the community – that way they’re less likely […]
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Live it Up – 10 steps to a healthier you
Are you up for the challenge? Living a healthy life is not as hard as it might seem. All you need to do is make a few simple changes to your diet and your daily routine, and you’ll be making a huge difference to your life. We’ve put together 10 simple steps that you can […]
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Grog Rules
Learn to take control of the grog before it takes control of you. Most people think a few beers at a sausage sizzle or a couple of glasses of wine with dinner are okay. Sure, the grog is okay in moderation, but if you drink too much you can do serious damage to your body. […]
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