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Free flu vaccine for many Australians

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Vaccination

The influenza season will be here soon and nearly 500,000 Australians could catch the flu this year. Free vaccine is available if you are at high risk of severe infection or complications. Vaccination is the best defence against flu and it should be given now, in autumn. A single vaccine is required each year to

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Lose weight and keep it off long-term

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As we age, our bodies become less efficient at burning calories, so we gain weight gradually even if we exercise regularly and eat the same. Before we know it, our waistlines have expanded and we are at risk of a range of serious health problems. Guest dietitian Susie Burrell explains four ways to reverse that

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Funny bones (Summer 2012)

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Always follow doctor’s advice A 92 year-old man went to the doctor to get a checkup. A few days later the doctor saw the man walking down the street with a ­gorgeous young lady on his arm. At his follow up visit the doctor  said, “I see you’re really doing well, aren’t you?” The man

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How much daily fluid do you need?

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Good advice for the average person is to be guided by thirst – drink when you’re thirsty and avoid drinking if you’re not. There is no scientific evidence for the recommendation to drink 2 litres per day. While extra fluids in hot weather and when exercising are a good idea, too much fluid can be

Ricotta, tomato & basil torte (gluten free)

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This healthy recipe is gluten free and is suitable for people with coeliac disease. INGREDIENTS 500g low fat fresh ricotta 100g low fat feta, crumbled 3 eggs 2 cloves garlic, crushed 1 bunch fresh basil, finely shredded 375g grape tomatoes, halved METHOD Preheat oven to 180 °C. Oil side and line with baking paper the

The latest advice on infant feeding

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Infant feeding guidelines were recently ­updated by the National Health and ­Medical Research Council. Here are some of the key messages from the draft report. Breastfeeding Breastfeeding is best and helps protect infants against infection, ­obesity and some chronic diseases. Ideally, aim for ‘exclusive’ breastfeeding until 6 months of age and continue breastfeeding for 12

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Many children have poor asthma control

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A recent review revealed that a lot needs to be done to improve asthma control in Australian children (www.aihw.gov.au). Asthma affects 1 in 5 children. The good news is that there has been a 25% drop in the number of kids with asthma since 2001. Poor asthma control is common The study found that many

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Coeliac disease. Many cases undiagnosed

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About 160,000 Australians have coeliac disease and don’t know it. Untreated it can lead to malnutrition, chronic poor health, osteoporosis, infertility, miscarriage, depression, liver disease and some forms of cancer. In people with coeliac disease, the immune system reacts abnormally to gluten (a protein found in wheat, rye, barley and oats) causing damage to the

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The Pill now 50 years old!

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The oral contraceptive pill has now been available for over 50 years. Here are the answers to common questions women ask. How effective is ‘the Pill’? The Pill is 99% effective if taken correctly at the same time every day. To remember, link it to another daily activity like brushing your teeth or set reminders

Close-up of doctor helping to his patient with osteoporosis to walk with crutches

Osteoporosis. Are you at risk?

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Almost one in every three ­Australians has fragile bones and most are unaware of it. Osteoporosis occurs when bones lose their density and become weak. Weak bones are at risk of being easily fractured (broken). Once a fracture occurs your risk of having another increases dramatically. Are you at risk? The risk of osteoporosis increases

 

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