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‘Yarning’ group tackles Diabetes
A nurse-led research project undertaken by Queensland University of Technology (QUT) has offered new hope in the area of Indigenous women’s health. The project has provided Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women from Brisbane’s northside and Cherbourg a rare opportunity to come together to discuss ways to overcome the appalling health statistics, life expectancy and […]
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Caffeine: Filtering out the facts
Caffeine is one of the most widely used drugs in the world – but what are the long and short-term effects? Caffeine is a stimulant found in coffee, tea, chocolate, cola and soft drinks. Global caffeine consumption is estimated at 120,000 tonnes each year. That’s the equivalent of one caffeine-containing drink a day for each […]
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Closing the gap in life expectancy
The life expectancy gap between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians can be mainly attributed to chronic diseases, a new report has found. But while some inroads have been made into the health and well-being of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, the report says there is still a long way to go. The health and welfare […]
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Cancer Crusader wins high honour
Kalinda Griffiths didn’t realise anyone was taking notice of the work she was doing behind the scenes in Indigenous cancer, so she certainly didn’t expect a call to say she was a finalist for NT Young Australian of the Year 2011. But no one was surprised when the dedicated health researcher won the prestigious award […]
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Preventing Dementia
A study in the Kimberleys WA has found Aboriginals living in remote communities are five times more likely to develop dementia when compared to non Indigenous Australians, but the good news is that several of the risk factors can be prevented. Conducted by the Western Australian Centre for Health and Ageing, the study focused on […]
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Mind over matter
Got the blues? Get out of your head and back into your body with exercise. It’s not only food that can make you feel happier and healthier… so can exercise. Most people think that you only exercise to get a six pack and look good on the beach, but there’s an even more important reason […]
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Special report on kids’ health Part 1
KEEPING OUR KIDS HEALTHY This month, we present the first part of our special report on kids’ health, looking at the infant and primary years. When it comes to the health of our community nothing is more important than making sure our kids get a good start in life so they become healthy adults into […]
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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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Matt Sonter
This month we chat with Australian Rugby Sevens and Santa Monica star Matt Sonter about the importance of eating right and listening to your body. Why do you keep a close eye on your health? My father died of a heart attack as a young man, so there has always been that fear that it […]
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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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Every Cigarette is doing you Damage
Cigarette smoking is the single largest cause of preventable death and disease in Australia, with over 19,000 people dying of smoking-related illness every year. One in two lifelong smokers will die from their addiction, and half of these people will die in middle age. Because over 50 per cent of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander […]
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Nadeena Dixon
With her first EP Butterfly about to be released, singer songwriter Nadeena Dixon shares her fitness tips. How do you stay in shape? I walk everywhere. I’m constantly waking from workshops, doing my shopping and picking the kids up. I’ve got four kids so they keep me pretty busy. I work my exercise into what […]
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Kidney Disease – The Silent Killer
Don’t let your kidneys waste your life In recent years, deaths from chronic kidney disease for Indigenous Australians in some age groups have been between 30 and 60 times more common than those of non-Indigenous Australians. Although Indigenous people are at high risk of getting kidney disease, many people haven’t heard of the disease and […]
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Wire M.C
Direct from his hosting role at Yabun, Indigenous rapper Wire MC jumps straight into the celebrity health hot seat this month. Doing live shows must sap lots of energy. Do you need to be in good physical shape to put on a good show? Yeah, it does, you spend a lot of energy not only […]
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Make sure you measure up
Grab that tape measure, your life could depend on it One in every two Australian adults is overweight. Irrespective of your height or build, if your waistline is getting bigger it could mean you are at increased risk of chronic diseases like some cancers, heart disease and type 2 diabetes. You may have seen those […]
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