Health

Mon 13 Jul 2015

Women urged to have breast cancer screen as rates drop

Women urged to have breast cancer screen as rates drop

CANCER Council is encouraging eligible women aged 50 to 74 to have a free BreastScreen following the release of data showing a downward trend in participation.

Hearing aid wearers report improvement with new technology

Hearing aid wearers report improvement with new technology

A GROUP of long-term hearing aid wearers re-fitted with the latest Swiss hearing aid technology have reported aN improvement in their overall clarity levels.

Residents flock to the Seachange walking group

Residents flock to the Seachange walking group

QUEENSLAND’S most awarded over 50s lifestyle resort, Seachange Village Arundel, is proving to be popular for residents to catch up on their fitness.

Thu 9 Jul 2015

Asbestos Disease Support Group meeting at hospital

Asbestos Disease Support Group meeting at hospital

THE Asbestos Disease Support Group meets on the third Friday of each month at the UNARA Conference Rooms at Toowoomba Base Hospital.

Having a support network 24/7 can provide peace of mind

Having a support network 24/7 can provide peace of mind

EMERGENCY Medical Services is committed to finding solutions to keep people in their homes safely for longer.

More man-friendly services needed to stem suicide flow

More man-friendly services needed to stem suicide flow

SUICIDE continues to be one of the top 10 causes of death among men. Campaigners are using a conference to call for more “male friendly” health services.

Aged care takes leap into future at Pittsworth

Aged care takes leap into future at Pittsworth

A MILESTONE has been achieved with Beauaraba Living, based at Pittsworth, launching the new aged care wing.

Keep moving through the winter months

Keep moving through the winter months

OSTEOARTHRITIS sufferers are urged to keep moving through the winter months - the best remedy for symptoms could be just a step away.

BreastScreen mobile at new North Toowoomba location

BreastScreen mobile at new North Toowoomba location

BREASTSCREEN Queensland’s state-of-the-art digital mobile service visited a new location in Toowoomba for the first time in June.

Remedies prove they bred them tough in the old days

Remedies prove they bred them tough in the old days

THESE household remedies were taken from the 1901 edition of The Housewife’s Friend - a recipe book compiled by the Grafton Cathedral.

Mon 6 Jul 2015

Nutrition and physical activity is the centre of our health

Nutrition and physical activity is the centre of our health

HEALTHOLOGY Integrated Health Services is a team of occupational therapists, exercise physiologists and dietitians who work to better the health of seniors.

Stay active and sociable by playing lawn bowls

Stay active and sociable by playing lawn bowls

THE community is invited to Northern Suburbs Bowls Club for social bowls which brings together a group of all ages.

Men's health night at medical centre on July 13

Men's health night at medical centre on July 13

COME and join us at Cashmere Medical Centre for a night focusing on men’s health.

Mon 29 Jun 2015

New treatment trialled for rheumatoid arthritis

New treatment trialled for rheumatoid arthritis

A NEW treatment for the underlying cause of rheumatoid arthritis may become available thanks to the development of a vaccine-style treatment by UQ researchers.

Hints on cleaning, maintenance at arthritis support meeting

Hints on cleaning, maintenance at arthritis support meeting

THE Arthritis Queensland Sunshine Coast Support Group will meet from 12.45–2pm on Thursday, July 2 at the Maroochydore RSL Sub-Branch.

Poor sleep, especially for seniors, leads to problems

Poor sleep, especially for seniors, leads to problems

THE Dusk till Dawn Sleep Centre at Cooroy monitors sleep patterns and determines if there are sleep disorders which may affect your quality of sleep.

Do you know what reflexology is?

Do you know what reflexology is?

REFLEXOLOGY is a manipulative body-based therapy performed on the hands, feet, face and ears.

Learn how to manage anxiety at free workshop

Learn how to manage anxiety at free workshop

SUNSHINE Coast Hospital and Health Service wants to help you learn how to manage anxiety in your life.

No need to become a recluse if you have incontinence

No need to become a recluse if you have incontinence

DID you know that incontinence is not only quite common, but can in most cases be managed effectively through physiotherapy?

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