Supporting men’s health It’s Movember, and that means it’s time to raise awareness about men’s health matters. From supporting men with mental illness and working on suicide prevention, to encourage early detection of prostate and testicular cancer, Movember is all...
The importance of maintaining a healthy weight Maintaining a healthy weight is integral to optimal health. In addition to lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes and high blood pressure, it can also reduce the risk of many different cancers. When...
Celebrating Women’s Health Week September 5 to 11 is Women’s Health Wee, an initiative that aims to inspire women to prioritise their health and wellbeing. Whether that means booking in for overdue health checks, being more active, or making time to connect with...
Many people leave their annual skin check to the warmer months when they’re out and about in the sunshine. After all, who wants to undress during the chilly Melbourne winter? However, there are a few good reasons to schedule your annual skin check in sooner rather...
Struggling to breastfeed? A lactation consultant can help. When you have a baby, there are all sorts of new experiences to navigate. Breastfeeding is one of them. For many women, breastfeeding can be a challenge. If you are struggling to breastfeed your baby, rest...
National Diabetes Week runs from July 10 to 16. This year the theme is all about reducing the stigma around diabetes, which affects around 1.8 million Australians. Often people with diabetes experience feelings of shame. This can lead to them not sharing their...
