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An estimated 1.9 million Australians show some degree of macular disease1. The macula is the point of central vision in the eye, and when disease causes the tissue to degenerate, it results in a painless loss of detailed central vision. This Macula Month, OPSM shares their tips for a healthy macula and recommendations for how to manage diagnosed macular disease.
The Heart Foundation uses Heart Week to shine a spotlight on the problem of heart disease. It's a chance to encourage people to make small changes that can have a big impact on their health and wellbeing.
It's not too late to get fit! Home workouts are the perfect way to improve both your physical strength and mental wellbeing. Exercise Physiologist Sean Allen from Crossfit Townsville has put together a full-body workout for all fitness levels—beginners to advanced—that requires minimal equipment. Start your journey towards better health today!
Thinking of going Vegan and wondering when and how to get started. Should it be gradual or overnight? We share 7 easy tips that can help you get started!
We know that vegetables are good for us but how many of us, kids and adults alike, screw up our noses when the bowl of steamed brussel sprouts arrive at the dinner table. Vegetables don’t have to be bland and boring, and when cooked right, there’s no reason why they can’t be the hero of any meal. Emma Jensen from Australian Nutrition Centre shares some tips to spruce them up.
Breast cancer is one of the most common cancers in women in Australia. Exercise can begin at any point throughout or after breast cancer therapy. It is never too late to start. Instead of exercising too much or too intensively when you first start. It is crucial to start gently and build up to the appropriate amount of activity.
According to Healthy Bones Australia, a staggering 173,000+ bone fractures occur each year due to poor bone health, with more than half of those in the over 50 age group.
It’s no secret that the early years of a child’s life is an important time to be building healthy eating habits. Ensuring children are eating a balanced diet full of nutritiously rich foods is critical for their overall health, growth and development. Yet parents know that getting kids to eat healthier can feel like a never-ending battle.
A real pain in the back… We’ve all heard that before. Whether it’s a totally agonising pain that takes your breath away, or a niggly sharp or intermittent dull ache, pain can be outright frustrating and sometimes debilitating. Most adults in their life have experienced back pain, and if not you, then someone close to you most likely has. In fact, statistics show that 80% of people will experience back pain at some point in their lives.
