High blood pressure – everything you need to know!
High blood pressure – the symptoms, causes, harmful effects and what you can do about it! In this blog article we will explore the issue of High Blood Pressure, the symptoms, the causes, the harmful effects and what you can do about it. Background High blood pressure (HBP) is not a disease itself but a […]
Dealing With Menopause
Dealing With Menopause Menopause is often referred to as the silent secret of women’s aging. It’s a time when many women notice a sudden decrease in estrogen levels and experience discomfort from menopausal symptoms. For menopausal women who have difficulty getting a good night of sleep, menopause is an even bigger problem. What Is Menopause? […]
Cholesterol Management – 8 Tips You Should Know
Cholesterol Management – 8 Tips You Should Know Cholesterol is an important factor in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and can be managed with the right knowledge. In this blog post we look discuss cholesterol management and provide you with 8 tips to help you to maintain a healthy heart! What is Cholesterol? Cholesterol is a […]
Managing anxiety & depression
Managing anxiety & depression The signs to look for, ways to manage, and when to reach out for help Mental health is receiving a new place in the spotlight recently. Anxiety and depression management, in particular, are getting the attention they deserve, especially as the world acknowledges the effect the COVID-19 pandemic has on their […]
Your Guide to the No-Scalpel Vasectomy
Your Guide To The No Scalpel Vasectomy The vasectomy is a type of procedure involving cutting the tubes carrying sperm from the testes. Approximately 30,000 Australian men have this procedure performed annually. The aim of the procedure is making a man sterile so that he cannot father children naturally. The vasectomy is a very safe, […]
7 Tips for Staying Healthy this Winter
7 tips for staying healthy this winter In the winter months, you may feel like you know someone who is getting sick every other day, but it doesn’t have to be this way. While there is no sure-fire way to ensure that you won’t get sick this winter, following the below tips puts your body […]
Breast Self-examination
Breast examination – what to look for and when to see your doctor. Although you can detect certain breast changes yourself, most impactful changes are only detected through the use of imaging technology like a mammogram, ultrasound or MRI. No matter if a change in your breast was detected by a general practitioner or yourself, […]
Diabetes: Risks and Symptoms To Look Out For
Diabetes: Risks and Symptoms To Look Out For Diabetes continues to be a major health concern in Australia. In fact, according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, an estimated 1.3 million Australians suffer from this common medical condition. And the number may be even higher because the estimate only includes those who self reported and […]
Melanoma – Why Early Detection Is So Important!
Melanoma – why early detection is so important! Given the fact that Australia in general, and Queensland in particular, have the dubious distinction of ranking near the top among regions with the highest rates of melanoma, it should come as no surprise that the skin disease is sometimes referred to as ‘Australia’s national cancer’. Abundant […]
About COVID-19 vaccines
About Covid-19 Vaccines The article below is taken from the Queensland Government website and provides some very useful information about the COVID-19 vaccines and the Queensland rollout. If you have any further questions, please call our office on 07 5531 3205. Queensland will have two COVID-19 vaccines available: Pfizer from late February and AstraZeneca from […]
