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Early Warning
The Pap smear – a simple test that can save your life. Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable and curable of all cancers. Despite this, each year in Australia more than 300 women die from it. But the good news is, up to 90 per cent of the most common type of cervical […]
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Keep ‘Em Active
Name: Charlie Wilson When it comes to kids, Charlie Wilson should know what he’s talking about. After all, he’s got five of them! Charlie and his partner Barbara are the proud parents of Charlie, 11; Lachlan, 9; Andrew, 8; Ottalie, 3; and Nazareth, 1½. “Sure, it’s hard work, but I love it,” Charlie says with […]
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Food for Life (Diet)
To get the most out of your body, you need to watch what goes in. When it comes to sensible eating, it’s not just what you eat, it’s also how much you eat. “One of the main things that led to my weight gain was eating big meals,” Pati says. “I would have rice with […]
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Seeing Spots? (Acne)
Acne – the bane of every teenager’s life. So what can be done? Acne is a skin problem that affects a lot of people in their teens. During this time, your body produces more of the male hormone testosterone, which causes your skin to produce more oil. This oil blocks pores, causing bacteria to grow. […]
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Albert Clark
Deadly Vibe Issue 107 January 2005 Running Man An inspiring elder runs the race of his life. Albert (Alby) Clarke is 71 years old, and an Elder from the Gunditjmara Tribe in Warrnambool. He’s also the first Aboriginal to compete in the Cliff Young Australian Six Day Race in Colac, Victoria. The Cliff Young Australian […]
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Hygiene in the Bush
Hygiene and safety are important things to keep in mind while in the bush. There’s nothing worse than getting sick or hurting yourself in the bush – it can ruin your weekend and may even be life threatening. To ensure your camping experience is trouble free, try and keep these things in mind: 1. Keep […]
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Tummy Troubles
Crohn’s disease is a chronic condition, but one that can be managed. Crohn’s disease is an inflammatory condition that affects the gastrointestinal tract – the part of your digestive system where your body processes food and gets rid of waste. It includes the oesophagus, stomach, liver, intestines, and rectum. It’s a long-term medical problem that […]
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Hayfever
Hayfever ” something to sneeze at. Hayfever sufferers know the misery of their condition all too well ” red, itchy eyes, runny, stuffy nose, itchy throat and uncontrollable sneezing. For those who don’t suffer from this affliction, you may think of hayfever as something that only happens in spring. But hayfever can happen at any […]
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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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