Asthma is a common condition caused by narrowing of the small air passages in the lungs. The narrowing happens when air passages become swollen and inflamed, causing an increase in mucus production. In addition, the muscle bands around the air passages become tighter. These changes make it harder for air to get in and out of…

Cervical screening has taken over from what most women remember as the pap test or pap smear and while similar, it is equally important in predicting cervical cancer. Cervical screening replaced the pap smear as a diagnostic tool to predict cervical cancer in 2017. While the original pap smear would swab for abnormal cells within…

High blood pressure can be a silent killer because many people have it and don’t even know so we look at ways you can reduce your risk. Hypertension – also known as high blood pressure – affects a lot of people and while some require medications to treat it, others can reduce blood pressure risk…

How much should you exercise each week? Some people exercise a lot while others may not be able to or shy away from it. Some of us are just too busy. The past 18 months with various places in lockdown have also made it harder to play organised sport or get out for a walk.…

Could You Benefit From High-Intensity Interval Training? Book A Health Check With Us To Find Out More Did you know that, according to the Department Of Health, more than half of all Australian adults are not active enough [1]? And while a sedentary lifestyle is negatively impacting short- and long-term health, it can often be…

Physical Activity For Older Adults Keeping active is important at every age, but did you know that older adults require just as much exercise as adults — with an emphasis on balance and strength training? A growing body of research has illustrated the importance of choosing an active lifestyle over a sedentary one, particularly for…

Pregnancy is a time when women should focus on nurturing their health and wellbeing — both physical and mental. And while we understand that exercise is an important factor in keeping both mother and child healthy, it can be difficult determining exactly what kind of exercise you should be doing. Here, we share some of…

Dementia affects approximately 1 in 15 Aussies who are aged 65 or over. While it’s more common in older people, dementia can strike people in their 40s and 50s. Dementia is not a normal part of the aging process, in fact, it’s a collection of symptoms of long-term brain disorders including Alzheimers. It can include…

With the weather warming up, it’s often a time that people start considering the health of their skin. And even though sun damage can happen at any time of the year, it’s important that Queenslanders educate themselves about skin cancer — and protect their skin to prevent further damage. If it’s been awhile since your…