General Health articles for the 2024 calendar.
On the International Day of Persons with Disability, let’s recognise that people with disabilities deserve respect and kindness—not as inspirations, but as equals in our shared humanity.
According to Suicide Prevention Australia, suicide is the leading cause of death for people between age 15 and 44. But suicide is preventable. Everyone’s life matters.
October is mental health month. One in five Australians are affected by mental health challenges at any one time. Help is available.
Hello, I’m Westley, I’m 27 and live in Erina. I’m just an everyday fun-loving guy. I love music, movies, and footy. I also have cerebral palsy. Sometimes people don’t understand me, which is frustrating. I work part-time with some great people. I do all the same things as you, but everything is harder for me….
A stroke is a serious medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted. Early treatment is vital. Think FAST and save a life. Face, arms, speech, time.
Dry July is more than just a challenge to give up alcohol for a month. There’s another reason that many Australians are not aware of. Alcohol and cancer are closely linked.
This month is World Blood Donor Day and national Blood Donation Week. Each donation can save three lives. Be part of lifeblood.
Your kidneys are your body’s filter system and vital for your good health. But in Australia, chronic kidney disease is twice as common as diabetes.
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the second most common neurological disease after Alzheimer’s. On the Central Coast, 660 people have PD.
Melanoma March reminds us there is no such thing as a safe tan. Here’s what you need to know.
February is ovarian cancer awareness month. Known as the ‘silent killer’, it’s the deadliest of all the gynaecological cancers.
World Braille Day on 4 January 2024 is to show how to use braille and why accessibility is important for everyone.