Attending a Physiotherapy Clinic to Reduce Your Falls Risk

Posted on 16 January 2018

With more than one in three people over the age of 65 experiencing a fall in Australia each year, your falls risk is a worrying issue that could affect your quality of life. Depending on your underlying conditions and where you live, encountering a fall can change your ability to mobilise at home, resulting in a loss of confidence. By attending a physiotherapy clinic, you can reduce the risks that accompany having a fall. [Read More]

The Melanoma Australians Don't Know About

Posted on 15 January 2018

Australia has the highest melanoma rate in the world. Most Australians know at least a little about melanoma. It's a potentially deadly skin cancer which is linked to sun exposure. A melanoma develops in the skin cells which produce melanin, the pigment that gives skin colour. It arises in moles, and as the cancer grows the appearance of the mole changes. When looking for melanoma, a dermatologist or general practitioner will look for a mole which has grown, changed appearance or colour, is an irregular shape and is larger than 6mm. [Read More]

Why Consider Laser Whitening Instead of Using Bleaching Trays?

Posted on 19 December 2017

Everyone wants their teeth to stay looking white and healthy, but everything from lifestyle choices to environmental factors to simple genetics can result in staining and discolouration. As such, there are plenty of treatment options. The most common treatment is bleaching, which involves applying bleaching gel to custom-fit trays and then putting those trays over your teeth for extended periods, usually as you sleep. However, you can also go for laser whitening, and here are just a few reasons why you should. [Read More]

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Getting and Staying Healthy: A Health and Medical Blog

Health is one of our greatest assets you have. Regardless of how much money you have, you cannot buy good health, but everyone can take steps to help improve their health. If you're suffering from an illness or an issue such as chronic fatigue, I invite you to look at the posts on this site about getting healthy. On top of that, there are also going to be a number of posts on staying healthy, and I urge you to explore them as well. My name is Shawn. After a battle with cancer, I became extremely focused on health in a variety of ways. Thank you for reading.

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