As the number of Australians travelling overseas increases, so do the number of travellers who become ill – sometimes fatally. There are many things you can do to ensure you are a healthy traveller, and your local pharmacy can assist with these preparations. First of all, visit your general practitioner for a thorough check-up to
Our eyes, the ‘window to the soul’, are one of the body’s most important assets. Maintaining good eye health should be a priority for all. During July, The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologists (RANZCO) Eye Foundation runs its JulEYE campaign. JulEYE aims to raise community awareness of eye health issues, as well
Sharon Claydon, Federal Member for Newcastle, has highlighted the value of getting your flu vaccination through your local community pharmacist by getting her shot this year at Piggotts Pharmacy in Glebe Rd, Hamilton South. Pharmacist Anthony Piggott said having Ms Claydon as a flu vaccination customer sent an important message to the community. “This demonstrates
The cold snap before Easter may have had you thinking about winter, and coughs and colds that often accompany the change in seasons. Coughs and colds are very common. Each year, adults can develop between two and four colds and children between five and ten. With our increasingly busy lives, we are often seeking a
The term ‘gluten-free’ is ubiquitous in modern society. Dietary gluten (or wheat) is often blamed for causing a variety of unpleasant symptoms, health problems, and weight gain. Today many people avoid gluten in the belief that it will improve their health or help them to lose weight. Health professionals have expressed concern that increasing numbers
Mental illness describes a number of diagnosable disorders that can significantly interfere with a person’s cognitive, emotional or social abilities. ABS data show that females aged 16–85 years have a higher rate of mental health disorders (22 per cent) than males (18 per cent). A higher rate of anxiety disorders is the main contributor to
It seems we are never satisfied with the amount of sleep we get. We either don’t get enough and wake up tired, or we get too much and wake up feeling sluggish. Just how much sleep we need is subject to debate but the National Sleep Foundation has explored how many hours of sleep your
Constipation is one of the most common bowel problems experienced by Australians and this condition can be distressing and debilitating. Constipation is the term used to describe when your bowel motions are less frequent and you have trouble passing them as they are often hard and dry. At times you may only be able to