The Christmas season is meant to be a time of joy, but for many people it is be a time of stress, anxiety,...
Drug and Alcohol
Does alcohol increase your risk of cancer?
Dr Michael Boyer from Chris O’Brien Lifehouse discusses the effect of alcohol and how if can increase your risk for cancer.
The impact of childhood trauma
Children who are exposed to long-term mental abuse, typically via neglect, sexual abuse or physical abuse, have a high degree of psychological impact.
Heart disease
Every Aboriginal person is at risk of heart disease, so it’s important to look out for the warning signs so we can help ourselves and help each other. Lots of Aboriginal people have died of heart attack because they didn’t even know they were having one.
Can you reverse fatty liver disease?
The commonest cause of fatty liver is obesity, and many people have fatty liver and don’t realise it, even with small amounts of overweight.
Cataracts – Aboriginal health
Typical signs that you or someone in your family has cataracts include, hazy, foggy or blurred vision, seeing colours as yellow or faded, seeing starbursts or halos around lights, and being sensitive to bright lights and grey.
Managing change fatigue
As general practice changes and rapidly adapts in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, fatigue, stress and burnout are real concerns for healthcare workers.
A hearty reason to kick the booze
Is reducing your alcohol intake associated with a reduction in blood pressure? The research is in.
Standard drinks
An Australian standard drink contains 10 grams of alcohol. By counting standard drinks you can keep track of your drinking.
How to make New Year’s resolutions stick
Make a promise to improve your health and stick to it with our simple strategy for a healthier you in 2024
