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How And When To Self-isolate During Coronavirus Pandemic
Since the emergence of the coronavirus disease in Wuhan, China, the world has seen over 1,430,453 infections and more than 82,133 deaths. Named COVID-19 by the World Health Organization (WHO), this coronavirus affects an infected person’s respiratory system with...
What Social Distancing is and Why You Need to Practice It
Since the wake of COVID-19, the expression ‘social distancing’ has been popular and in constant use. From advice by the World Health Organization (WHO) to calls by different medical professionals worldwide, we have been left with no option but to learn and adhere to...
Answering the Biggest Questions about CoronaVirus
At the start of the year, health officials in Wuhan China reported that a number of people had been diagnosed with a dry cough, fever and fatigue. A good number of cases went on to develop viral pneumonia, with most of these cases turning fatal. After an analysis of...
What Your Food Says About Your Cholesterol Levels
You probably already know that too much blood cholesterol is bad for your health. That alone explains why you should care a lot about your cholesterol level. Not too long ago, people shunned cholesterol-rich diets like eggs because they were believed to put one at...
5 Tips For Women To Keep Their Reproductive Health Concerns At Bay
Don't we all want complete physical well-being in matters related to our reproductive system? We all do, right? But that's not all. Good reproductive health extends to complete mental and social well-being too. That's how the World Health Organisation (WHO) sees it. ...
Cardiac Rehabilitation – Rejuvenating Your Heart After Heart Surgery or Attack
After a cardiac event (heart attack, heart surgery, or heart diseases), you will require proper recovery. Cardiac rehabilitation (cardiac rehab) is a medically supervised outpatient program that has been designed to offer the help needed to reverse the limitations...
Coronavirus VS Flu? What’s The Risk in Australia?
Earlier this year, there was an outbreak of the deadly Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in Wuhan, a city in China. So far, the majority of the cases - thousands of them - continue to be reported in China. 28 countries have been affected, including Australia, where as of...
Back-To-School Health Tips For Kids & Parents
You've probably gotten all the items required for the new school year- pens, books, rulers, a new uniform, you name it. You and your kid(s) are all good to go. But have you given a little thought about their health and wellbeing? If no, here's where it begins. If yes,...
Your Guide To Getting A New Year Health Screen
Ever wondered what could possibly be the best way to start a new year? A commitment to fitness? Eating right? Quitting smoking? You have probably made a number of resolutions you believe will improve your health. But what many forget yet it’s just as important to your...
Coronavirus: All You Need to Know About Types, Symptoms, Causes, & Treatments
Coronaviruses were first discovered in the 1960s. They are a big family of viruses that are zoonotic, which means they can be transmitted between species, specifically animals to humans. These viruses are very common among animals, with only a few of them infecting...
Is your child back to school asthma ready?
We know preparing for back-to-school time can be a rush. But one thing you shouldn’t rush is your child’s asthma management. Back to school is high-risk time for children with asthma and returning to the classroom is a peak time for hospital presentations due to...
Beat the heat
During extremely hot weather, it is easy to become dehydrated or for your body to overheat. With the extreme weather and bushfires we have been experiencing lately it is important to be mindful of the heat and managing your health appropriately. Exposure to high...
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