Getting a health screening at different stages of your life can help with the early detection and treatment of disease. Men and women should have a health check from a general practitioner to test their heart health, blood pressure, glucose and cholesterol levels and,...
More than two-thirds of Australian adults have three or more risk factors for heart disease. Heart disease requires chronic disease management and can affect your quality of life. By making positive changes to your lifestyle, you can reduce your chances of developing...
The common cold is bad enough but having the flu can leave you run down for weeks and can result in severe complications. Knowing the flu symptoms is the quickest way to tell if you’ve got a cold or the dreaded flu. Your general practitioner will be able to do a...
Having regular skin checks and using sun protection every day gives you the best chance of protecting yourself against cancer. If you are someone who is at high risk of developing cancer, it’s best to have a skin check with your general practitioner every six months....
Patients who suffer from asthma should have a dedicated management plan in place to help to prevent asthma attacks. Your general practitioner is the best professional to speak to, to assist you in managing asthma. Let’s take a closer look at how to manage asthma...
The field of sports medicine is focused on helping patients to recover from sports-related injuries and to prevent such injuries from recurring. While it is used by athletes and professional sportspeople, it’s not just for them; anyone who does sport or physical...
