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Deadly Vibe’s Christmas Survival Guide
Follow our advice and get through the silly season in one piece. Christmas is the best time of the year – getting together with family and friends, the presents, the parties, the drink, the food . . . It can be hard not to overindulge in pretty much everything, and it can also be hard […]
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Stay Fit
Summer is the season most likely to separate the fit from the unfit. Sometimes all it takes is a swimming cossie to confirm this. Other times fitness means the difference between being able to run around and have fun or not. When the sun is out, the water cool and the sand toasty, who wants […]
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Burning Up
New research highlights serious fever risk that’s hurting our kids. New research has found that Indigenous kids are being increasingly struck down by acute rheumatic fever while the rest of the population remains relatively unaffected. Rheumatic fever is an infection that is a delayed complication of an untreated throat infection (strep throat) . It’s an […]
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A Major Concern (Body Image)
Our young fellas are worried ” about their bodies. Mission Australia’s 2007 National Survey of Young Australians ” Australia’s largest annual survey of young people ” has found that body image is the biggest worry for 11-24 year olds ” both males and females ” with one in three saying it was a major concern. […]
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Tattooing
Tattooing is a process in which the skin is punctured with a sharp tool or needle in order to introduce a dye under the top layer. Practised in ancient Egypt and in many indigenous cultures, the art of tattooing spread from Egypt across the western world, appearing, disappearing and reappearing throughout recorded history. The first […]
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Stir Crazy (ADHD)
Healthy Vibe takes a look at a largely misunderstood condition. A lot of us may have heard of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), but very few of us understand what it really is. What is ADHD? People who suffer from ADHD have trouble concentrating on things like school work or when there’s lots going on […]
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Number One Mum
Name: Maryanne Malbunka Maryanne Malbunka received an extra special gift for Mother’s Day this year when she was named the national winner of the 2004 Barnardos Australia’s Mother of the Year Award. The award was announced last month at the Avillion Hotel in Sydney, where Maryanne was presented with a brand-new car as her prize […]
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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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We are what we eat
A balanced diet makes our bodies look, feel and work well, food prevents diseases
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On track – Healthy Lifestyle
A way that is going to put me in a situation where my mind and body will allow me to race at my best
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Give diabetes the finger!
Diabetes is a condition that causes high levels of sugar in the blood stream
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Your Eyes – Keep ‘em Clean
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are 10 times more likely to get eye diseases
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SMOKING – Every Cigarette is doing you damage
When you smoke you are doing damage to your entire body
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