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Why Your Smoking Habit Could Lead to Hidden and Potentially Serious Complications

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Do you wish that you could finally kick the tobacco habit after many years of trying? You may be aware that it has caused you to suffer from high blood pressure already and may be at the root of other illness or disease. Yet when you smoke and have blood pressure issues, did you know that you may be at risk of developing a very serious condition known as an aortic aneurysm? Read More»

3 Actions You Should Take if You Think You've Ever Been Exposed to Asbestos

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When asbestos was still widely used in various manufacturing and construction industries, many people were exposed to the airborne fibres. This could happen because you worked in a job that involved its use, you lived nearby, or it was used in your home. Asbestos was banned a few decades ago, but anyone who inhaled fibres at the time is still at risk from problems developing. As asbestos still exists in some old buildings, people who work in them can still become exposed without protective equipment. Read More»

How To Maintain Your Physical Wellbeing

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Physical wellness, as defined by UC Davis, involves taking care of our bodies through nutrition, fitness and mental wellbeing. There are many aspects of it, which are easy to forget about in times of stress, or when you are busy. This brief article aims to explain how to maintain physical wellbeing. Look At Your Diet One of the most important aspects of physical wellness is eating a healthy, balanced diet that gives you all the nutrients you need. Read More»

An Overview of Care Options in Retirement Villages

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Retirement villages offer an alternative to moving into a care home and are aimed at those who want to live in a community and receive some form of support but don’t wish to give up their independence or living in a home of their own. Retirement villages typically consist of several types of property, such as bungalows and apartments, and have a range of on-site facilities, such as restaurants, swimming pools, shops and fitness classes. Read More»

What to Expect from Community Based Disability Care

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If you are living with disability, you may be able to engage a wide range of disability care services to make life easier, more enjoyable and more fulfilling. The types of care you choose to access will vary greatly, depending on your needs and preferences, as well as what’s available in your area. If you’re wondering what kind of community-based disability care services are available, here’s a general guide to get you started. Read More»

Are Your Children at Risk If You Have Skin Cancer?

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After being diagnosed with skin cancer, most patients are worried about their own prognosis for the future. However, when you’re a parent, you also face the added worry of whether your children will befall the same fate. Here’s all you need to know about whether your children are at risk of getting skin cancer if you have it, and how you can protect them for the future. Is Skin Cancer Genetic? Read More»

Say Bye Bye To Nighttime Dry Eye By Giving Your Ceiling Fan The Heave-Ho!

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Spring has already arrived in Australia, and the temperature is starting to rise. It’s hard sleeping at night when you are hot, so it is not surprising you are already using the ceiling fan to keep cool. However, waking up with dry eyes every morning is starting to be a strain. What you probably haven’t realised is there is a connection between your ceiling fan use and your sore eyes. Here’s everything you need to know about exposure keratitis but were afraid to ask! Read More»

Treatment Options For Uterine Fibroids

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Uterine fibroids tend to develop during a woman’s childbearing years and can cause fertility problems. Uterine fibroids are growths that develop on and in the uterus and can cause the uterus to expand. These growths are not cancerous, but they can alter the length of a woman’s menstrual cycle, cause pelvic pain and increase menstrual bleeding. It’s not fully understood why women develop these growths, but an oestrogen and progesterone imbalance is thought to contribute to uterine fibroids developing. Read More»

Preventing Injuries in Contact Sports with Mouth Guards

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According to studies conducted by Kerr IL (1986), there is a significant decrease in the number and severity of injuries reported by athletes in sports where the athletes were required to wear a mouth guard. They include hockey, cricket, American football, boxing and rugby. Mouth guards work like shock absorbers. A direct blow to the face transmits shock waves through the skull, leading to fracture of the front teeth. If the blow is severe, the transmitted force may lead to a fracture of the lower jaw and if the waves travel towards the base of the skull, it may lead to a concussion. Read More»

What Happens When You "Fail" A Smear Test?

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If you’re an adult woman in the Western world, chances are you go for a smear test every few years. Mostly these tests come back just fine, but occasionally you’ll receive an abnormal result. So what happens next in those circumstances? The good news is that it’s not usually as big a deal as you might imagine–so don’t panic, and simply follow your doctor’s advice through a few simple steps. Read More»