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Metabolism - Better Health Channel
Your metabolism is influenced by your age, gender, muscle-to-fat ratio, the food you eat, physical activity and hormone function.
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How exercise can help safely tackle obesity
Obesity is a major issue in our society, but exercise must be carefully managed. Find out how here.
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Mental health in rural and remote Australia
The reported prevalence of mental illness in rural and remote Australia appears similar to that of major cities.
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Goitre | Health and wellbeing | Queensland Government
A goitre is an enlargement of the thyroid gland.
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Health technologies and digital health | Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
Health technologies play a role in nearly every area of health. Using digital information and modern communication technologies effectively is vital to the future of our health system.
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Overweight and obesity - Australian Institute of Health and Welfare
Overweight and obesity refer to excess body weight, which is a risk factor for many diseases and chronic conditions, and is associated with higher rates of death. It mainly occurs because of an...
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Bladder and bowel | Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care
A healthy bladder and bowel is important for your overall health. Common problems like incontinence can affect men and women of all ages. Find out about bladder and bowel health, what to do if you have a problem, and what we’re doing to help improve bladder and bowel health in Australia.
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Exercise to burn fat - MyDr.com.au
Find out about which types of exercise are best to burn fat and help you lose weight. Focus on increasing your physical activity.
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How women are targeted to drink more - Alcohol and Drug Foundation
Liberalisation of liquor licensing, increased economic equity, and targeted marketing by manufacturers have all contributed to the increased consumption by women and the increased risk faced by all women – and young women especially – from drinking.
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Goitre - Better Health Channel
Symptoms of a goitre can include enlargement of the throat, swallowing problems and breathing problems.
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Multidisciplinary treatment for back pain | Cochrane
Authors' conclusions: Patients with chronic LBP receiving MBR are likely to experience less pain and disability than those receiving usual care or a physical treatment
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Rational prescribing: 30 years after
Are the challenges facing prescribers today the same as they were 30 years ago?
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Costs and Economics - Synthesis
Detailed summary & identified gaps from research on palliative care costs & funding, including cost drivers & impact of advance care planning.
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Vital Signs: Temperature Checking | Ausmed
Body temperature is a vital sign used to assess the body’s ability to create and expel heat. The normal body temperature range is 36.5°C to 37.5°C. Measuring a patient’s temperature is specifically useful for identifying possible fever, hyperthermia or hypothermia.
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Family Carers - Synthesis
Detailed summary & identified research gaps on support strategies for carers, family members & friends of older persons receiving palliative care in aged care.
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