Health & Wellbeing
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Whittlesea Multicultural Community Council hosts Cancer Awareness and Wellbeing Forum for women at the Greek Centre
The Whittlesea Multicultural Community Council (WMCC) is organising a Health and Wellbeing Women’s Forum and Cancer Fundraiser at the Greek Centre Mezzanine on June 30. The event aims to raise …
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Mental Health Part 4 – Adolescent mental health
In most countries adolescent health is greatly neglected which doesn’t bode well for any society given that seventy-five percent of mental health disorders first develop in adolescence, with more than …
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Vasso’s Corner: Arthritis – What are the different types of joint pain?
Arthritis is derived from the terms, ‘arthron’ (joint) and ‘itis’ (inflammation of), meaning inflammation or swelling of one or more joints. There are over 100 different types of arthritis, and …
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Vasso’s Corner: There is no health without brain health
The human brain, often regarded as the most remarkable organ in our bodies, serves as the epicenter of all our thoughts, actions, and emotions. It orchestrates our every move, from …
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Mediterranean diet may reduce stress and anxiety, new study shows
New research has shed light on the Mediterranean diet’s potential in alleviating stress and anxiety. The new research was led by Dr Evangeline Mantzioris from the University of South Australia …
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Long-awaited support for Australians with endometriosis
It affects more than 800,000 Australian women and girls, yet endometriosis remains poorly understood in the community and even by health professionals. That’s particularly in the case in regional and …
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Vasso’s Corner: Microplastics: a growing concern for health?
Plastics: Plastics have become a common part of our daily lives, but there are increasing concerns about their potential impact on health. One of the main issues is the presence …
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Doctor in the house: Men’s mental health – Part 3
This is the third in a six-part series on mental health and this issue, looks at men’s mental health. Men, much like women, face different health challenges and social pressures …
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Doctor in the house: Women’s mental health – Part 2
This is the second in a six-part series on mental health and this issue, looks at how some issues are unique to women. Women face different health challenges and social …
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Vasso’s Corner: Different hearts – Male vs female
Female hearts are smaller than males: Before puberty, male and female hearts are about the same size. Yet, by adulthood, the female heart is 26% smaller compared to a males. …