LONG COVID A Series of Blogs Explaining Long Covid, Its Risks, and Management Part One – Major Points Around 30% of patients after a Covid infection continue to report an array of persistent symptoms after infection, with these changes up to and over 2 years and ongoing in roughly 1 in 8. Commonly…
KNOW YOUR BONES What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is defined as “porous bone,” it is a disorder that weakens and depletes the strength of the bones, leaving them more brittle and susceptible to breaking [2]. You can take steps to lower your chance of having osteoporosis, and there are effective therapies available for…
Where have I been? Sorry I’ve been away from the blog for awhile. We had a baby boy and I’ve been busy changing nappies and not sleeping. Our massive thanks goes to Dr Michael Flynn and Dr Scott Blundell for their sensational care and Pindara Hospital was fabulous as always. Anyways it’s an understatement that…
In Australia, diabetes is one of the fastest growing chronic health conditions. There is also a lot of misinformation, in particular regarding dietary requirements and exercise, available online – so it’s no wonder people are easily confused about the condition. Here are some simple truths about diabetes, and simple steps in managing the condition. There…
Are those cheap glasses from the servo doing you harm? So many of us are putting off seeing an optometrist, or even buying a cheap pair of reading glasses from the chemist or the service station. The reasons for this vary from being time poor, saving money and not believing we need to have our…
If you’re over 60, this one is for you. This winter, look out for signs of your heart struggling. During the colder months, the heart can struggle to pump enough blood. This shows up as fluid around the lungs, stomach and legs and can mean that you have less oxygen getting to your brain or…
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month is an initiative by Bowel Cancer Australia to raise awareness about Australia’s second deadliest cancer. Each year, bowel cancer claims the lives of 5375 Australians, which is 103 Aussies a week. But it is also one of the most curable cancers if caught early. The risk of bowel cancer increases as we age…
[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] A stroke attacks the brain and can change life in an instant. Your brain is fed by blood carrying oxygen and nutrients through blood vessels called arteries. A stroke happens when blood cannot get to your brain, because of a blocked or burst artery. As a result, your…