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Signs And Symptoms Of COPD And When You Should Go To A 24 Hour Medical Centre Nearby
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) affects 1 out of 20 Australians. It’s also among the top 5 fatal health conditions according to recent studies. COPD is commonly caused by tobacco smoking and exposure to toxic fumes, moldy and dusty environments, among...
The Importance Of Regular Mammograms By A Women’s Health Specialist
A mammogram does not cure breast cancer. However, it increases survival chances by nearly 40% through early detection. This is important, bearing in mind that approximately 55 Australians are diagnosed with breast cancer every day. Carefully executed mammograms can...
The Different Ways To Prevent Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
1 in 20 Australians over the age of 45 suffer from Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). COPD is characterized by chronic obstruction of lung airflow causing irreversible problems when breathing. Many people, unfortunately, do not know they have COPD until it...
Our Providence Medical Clinic Experts Take On The Causes Of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is among the leading causes of death in Australia, making it to the top five. In 2018, over 7000 Australians succumbed to complications associated with the disease. Having underlying symptoms makes COPD fatal. Patients who...
A Women’s Health Specialists View On The Importance Of Bone Health For Women Of All Ages
Over one million Australians suffer from osteoporosis, with the majority being women. The statistics are no different for other bone-related conditions. Even at Providence Medical, the majority of patients with bone-related complications are women. Since we are the...
Getting Your Health Assessed Quarterly
Regular health assessments can help you in so many ways. You will learn more about these benefits shortly. You can have the check-ups done quarterly, twice a year or yearly. Today we show you why you should get your health assessed quarterly. Some health conditions...
The Common Illnesses To Look Out For Once You Reach Your 40s
Did you know that your age can heighten the risk to certain diseases? Here’s why. Human bodies usually stop growing at some point and degeneration begins. Lifestyle habits also have effects and some may cause immunity issues over time. By the time you reach your 40s,...
Why It Is Important To Get Regular Health Assessments
It is unfortunate that many of us only visit a health facility when we feel ill or notice symptoms of an illness. But that is so unfair to your health since some diseases have underlying symptoms and only show up when it is too late. At Providence Medical, we deal...
How to Keep Your Bones Healthy
Your bone structure is a huge part of your wholeness. Without bones, the rest of your organs would not be in their positions. Neither would you be able to function properly. Most of us do not worry about bones since they are well developed by the age we start minding...
What Are The Most Common Men Health Problems And How To Prevent Them
Recently, there has been an increase in deaths caused by a number of diseases common to men in Australia. Even our health professionals at Providence Medical Centre admit the same too. Now, here’s what you should carefully note. Having knowledge of the diseases that...
How Diabetics Can Keep Themselves Safe During The Coronavirus Pandemic
When you have diabetes, do your very best to stay clear of the current coronavirus. Everyone has a chance of catching this viral infection, but people with existing medical conditions like diabetes have a harder time fighting it off. It can trigger changes in your...
How To Prepare Your Child For School During The Flu Season
Just in case you didn’t know, flu is actually more dangerous than the common cold, especially for children. More often it leads to serious health conditions such as pneumonia or bacterial infections. During the flu season, many children in Australia end up...
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