General Health Articles
Narara Valley Medical’s health articles provide expert, doctor-reviewed general health guidance on preventative care, chronic disease management, and community health initiatives.
With fresh magazine-style, easy-to-read posts every month. Topics include vaccinations, mental health support, and screening services designed to help Central Coast families make evidence-based decisions for their long-term health and wellbeing.
The articles shouldn’t be considered medical advice but general information only. For personal medical advice, nothing beats a consultation with a good doctor.
Latest Articles
- Spring is Time for Lipstick!
Lipstick can be the finishing touch before rushing out the door. It’s a quick signal to the world that we’re ready and everything is fine. But research is telling another story. - Benefits of Breastfeeding
Fewer than four in ten babies are exclusively breastfed for the recommended first six months. Breastfeeding provides remarkable health benefits for babies and mothers alike. Here’s what the evidence says, where to find support on the Central Coast. - Could it be Type 2 Diabetes? Know the Signs and What to Do Next
Samu has been blaming work for feeling tired lately. He’s always thirsty, gets up several times a night to go to the toilet. And a small cut on his leg just won’t heal. - Men’s Health: Early Signs of Prostate Cancer Australian Men Should Know
Prostate cancer is Australia’s most commonly diagnosed cancer, but outcomes are often very good when it is found early. - Neurofibromatosis in Children: Signs, Diagnosis and Support
Neurofibromatosis (NF) is a genetic condition that causes changes in nerve growth, leading to skin spots and usually benign tumours. Early Signs, Diagnosis and Support. - It’s Not Just a Bad Period.
Adenomyosis is a common condition causing heavy, painful periods, fatigue and fertility issues. Learn the symptoms, how it’s diagnosed in Australia, and what treatment options are available. - Don’t Forget Your Lunchbox
National Lunchbox Week aims to encourage nutritious and balanced eating and foster good relationships with food. - We’re Set to Eliminate Cervical Cancer in Australia by 2035
Reports show that about 70% of cervical cancers are diagnosed in people who have never been screened or are not up to date with screening. - Decembeard and Decembhair?
Bowel Cancer is the second deadliest cancer. But with early detection, survival rates are as high as over 90 percent. - Is Your Workplace Diabetes Friendly?
World Diabetes Day on 14 November focuses on Workplaces because 7 out of 10 people with diabetes are of working age. Is your workplace diabetes friendly? Here’s what you can do. - Finding Your Way to Better Mental Health
October is mental health month. We’re focused on 1,2,3 steps to better mental wellbeing. 1. Awareness. 2. Acknowledge it’s okay to seek support. 3. Take Action. Read Taylor’s social story. - Breathtaking: Understanding Asthma
It’s National Asthma Week. Do you have an up-to-date asthma management plan with your doctor? Know how to do Asthma First Aid? - Loneliness, A Hidden Health Concern
Loneliness is a major public health issue — equivalent to smoking 15 cigarettes a day. It affects older people, younger people, and 4 times as many with mental health issues. Here’s what to do. - The Conversation that Could Save Lives
Donate Life Week encourages organ and tissue donation. It also asks you to have the conversation with your family letting them know your wishes. Like Carl did. - Getting to the Bottom of Red Apple Day
Bowel cancer was once considered an ‘older person’s disease. Not anymore. Australia now holds the world’s highest rate of bowel cancer in people under 50. - Is your Thyroid Secretly Running the Show?
The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland that sits at the front of your neck, just below your voice box. For a little gland, it has an enormous influence on your body. - April Falls Month
Falls of people over 65 can be highly traumatic. About 41,000 people are hospitalised in NSW each year. April Falls Month is set on prevention. - Yellow Alert: Understanding Endometriosis in Australia
March into yellow for endometriosis. One in 7 Australian girls and women are affected by this painful, debilitating disease. - REDFEB! February is the Month for Your Heart Health
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Australia. Each day, 23 die from heart attack. Did you know heart disease kills twice as many women in Australia every year than breast cancer. - Travelling to Japan in January
Thanks to a favourable exchange rate, more Aussies are off to Japan than ever. Narara Valley Medical are travel medicine experts. Here’s what to know, do, and take. - Stronger Together — Celebrating International Day of People with Disability
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.
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