If you’ve been toying with the idea of starting a vegan diet, January is the month to do it. Actually, make that Veganuary—a term that comes from a UK-based nonprofit of the same name. Launched in 2014, Veganuary’s mission is to encourage people to consume only plant foods for the month of January. Anyone can …
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), also known as lupus, is a disease of the immune system, which is estimated to affect more than 20,000 people in Australia and New Zealand. It is chronic and complex autoimmune disease amongst the public, and medical professionals. Lupus can affect any system or organ ‘head to toe’ in the body. …
R U OK? Day is a national day of action, dedicated to inspiring all people of all backgrounds to regularly ask each other ‘Are you OK?’ 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone and circumstances have made it even more important for us all to stay connected and, for those who are able, be …
Spinal Bifida is a neural tube defect and means ‘split or divided ‘ spine. Spina Bifida occurs when the spinal cord fails to complete its development in the early weeks of pregnancy. Folate intake can reduce the incidence of neural tube defects, such as spina bifida. Spina Bifida can affect people in a variety of …
Blue September is a campaign which encourages all Australians to face up to cancer in men. Over 22,000 Australian men die from cancer every year, There are many important ways men can reduce their cancer risk: Visit your GP for a check-up (something Aussie men are notoriously reluctant to do!) Reduce alcohol intake Be physically …
Feeling anxious is one way our bodies keep us safe from danger. But sometimes we can become overly worried and if it affects daily life, it may be an anxiety disorder. When we’re very anxious, we have intense feelings of worry or distress that are not easy to control. Anxiety can interfere with how we …
All this emphasis on the health of boys and men – what’s that about? They’re alright, aren’t they? In many cases, the answer is no. A boy born in Australia has a life expectancy of 78.0 years while a baby girl born at the same time could expect to live to 82.3 years old. Right …
Lung disease is any problem in the lungs that prevents the lungs from working properly. There are three main types of lung disease: Airway diseases — These diseases affect the tubes (airways) that carry oxygen and other gases into and out of the lungs. They usually cause a narrowing or blockage of the airways. Airway …
Diabetes is a serious chronic health condition which occurs when there is too much glucose in the blood. Over time high glucose levels can damage the body’s blood vessels and nerves, leading to long term health complications such as heart, kidney and eye disease, and nerve damage in the feet. If you have a history …
Age-related macular degeneration is the leading cause of severe vision impairment in people aged over 40 years in Australia.