Health

Food & Entertainment MAKING activity a regular part of your day and making healthy food choices has many benefits for you and our community.

News LOOKING for something to do on Father’s Day – Sunday, September 6? Parkinson’s Queensland will hold its annual fundraiser and awareness event

Health A NEW name has been launched to bring together a number of community-based, aged care services provided by the Darling Downs Hospital and Health Service.

Health THEY’RE called kettle exercises because they can be done by busy people while waiting for the kettle to boil, or even while talking on the telephone.

Health BREAST and lung cancer patients can now have affordable access to life-changing medicines that previously cost up to $80,000 for treatment.

Health SUNSHINE Coast Hospital and Health Service’s BreastScreen Queensland mobile van has rolled onto Bribie Island.

Health NO LONGER is it regarded as inevitable that we’ll lose our teeth as we age. Modern treatment means we can keep our teeth for life.

Health THE Noosa Aquatic Centre prides itself in keeping seniors healthy by offering a wide range of “mature fitness” options.

Health A COLLECTIVE of locally-owned companies has recognised a need to link together seniors and educate them about how to access in-home services.

Health MELANOMA Patients Australia is a support group for anyone who has been diagnosed with melanoma, their family and their friends.

Health HERE are a few tips for keeping your brain fit and memory sharp.

News A NEW beginners tai chi class for people 50 and over starts on Tuesday, August 4, at 2pm in Caloundra.

Health RECORD numbers of Australians have been diagnosed with the flu this winter, prompting health authorities to renew warnings about vaccination.

Health NOOSAVILLE’S Wallace Park is home to a wide range of activities for seniors aimed at keeping them active, fit and healthy.

News WOMEN attending BreastScreen Queensland’s Toowoomba Service can book in to have a pap smear during the same visit.

Health A NEW campaign highlights that a staggering 1 in 13 people with dementia are now under the age of 65 – and a number of these people are in their 30s and 40s.

Health IT’S that time of year again. If you’re aged 65 or over or are an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander over 50, you are at high risk of catching flu

Health THE Aphasia Social Group provides support for people who may have problems speaking, understanding, reading or writing after a stroke, and their carers.

Health A PILOT study led by researchers from the University of Queensland aims to reduce antibiotic resistance by decreasing the amount of antibiotics prescribed.

Health DESPITE diabetes increasing at a faster rate than other chronic conditions such as heart disease, research shows people find the numbers hard to believe.