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Healthy living Better Health Channel

WebInformation, recipes and tools for healthy living. Includes food and nutrition, fitness, weight management, physical activity, mental and emotional health, immunisation, safety and …

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Liver Better Health Channel

WebThe liver clears toxins from the body, processes food nutrients and is involved in regulating body metabolism. Fat accumulation, alcohol misuse, viral infection, iron or copper …

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Health checks for men Better Health Channel

WebMen should have regular health checks. See your doctor for regular medical checkups to help you stay healthy and to pick up early warning signs of disease or illness. Doctors …

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Nervous system Better Health Channel

WebThe nervous system helps all the parts of the body to communicate with each other. The brain and spinal cord make up the central nervous system. The other nerves of the body …

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Hepatitis C Better Health Channel

WebHepatitis C is a blood-borne virus that causes inflammation of the liver. It is commonly spread through sharing unsterile needles, syringes and other injecting drug equipment. …

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Asthma Better Health Channel

WebAsthma is a common disease of the airways. During an asthma attack, the airways narrow, reducing the flow of air in and out of the lungs. This may lead to wheezing and coughing. …

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Congestive heart failure (CHF) Better Health Channel

WebCongestive heart failure (CHF), also called chronic heart failure, is an ongoing condition in which the heart muscle is weakened and can’t pump as well as it normally does. …

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Food safety Better Health Channel

WebFurther information related to this fact sheet: Food safety. Related information on Better Health Channel. Food allergy and intolerance.; Food poisoning - prevention.

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Heat stress and the elderly Better Health Channel

WebHeat stress may affect older people more than others. People aged 65 years and over may be at increased risk of heat-related illnesses and may need special care in hot weather. …

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Autoimmune disorders Better Health Channel

WebAn autoimmune disorder occurs when a person's immune system mistakenly attacks their own body tissues. Different autoimmune disorders include diabetes, Graves' disease, …

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Deep vein thrombosis Better Health Channel

WebA deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a blood clot that forms in the veins of the leg. A pulmonary embolism is a life-threatening complication of DVT. Long-distance flights may contribute …

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Osgood Schlatter syndrome Better Health Channel

WebIn Victoria, Australia. For immediate, expert health advice from a registered nurse, call: Osgood-Schlatter syndrome is a painful knee condition that affects adolescents. It often …

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Gardening for children Better Health Channel

WebGardening is a great way for children to learn new skills and have fun. From tending their own plants, they can learn about the science of plants, animals, weather and the …

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Styes Better Health Channel

WebA stye is a sore and red lump near the edge of an eyelid. A stye is an infection of the eyelash follicle, usually caused by the staphylococcus bacterium. Most styes get better …

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Haemorrhoids Better Health Channel

WebHaemorrhoids, or piles, are varicose veins of the rectum or anus. They are usually caused by years of straining on the toilet because of chronic constipation. Pregnancy and heavy …

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