Dementia and driving

Dementia can affect your memory, concentration, judgement and vision, which makes driving a car difficult. Learn more about dementia and driving, and when you may need to stop.

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Medicines and driving

Some medicines can affect the skills you need to drive safely. Read here to find out how to reduce your risks and stay safe on the road.

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Loss of male libido

Your libido (sex drive) can rise and fall over time. Relationships, health, work, stress and other pressures can affect your sexual desire. Learn more about this here.

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Loss of female libido

It’s not unusual for a woman to lose interest in sex at some stage. Here’s information about a range of physical and psychological factors that can impact your libido.

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Medicinal cannabis

Medicinal cannabis (medical marijuana) is highly regulated in Australia. Learn how THC and CBD might be used to help relieve the symptoms of medical conditions.

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Sniffing (inhalants)

Inhalants are chemical substances that release fumes or vapours. Some people inhale these fumes to feel high. There is no safe level of inhalant use.

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Alcohol - an overview

Alcohol is a legal but mood-changing drug. Read more about alcohol’s effects on the body, about safe drinking, ‘standard drinks’ and more.

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Testosterone

Your testosterone levels can vary depending on your sex, age and health. Learn more about low testosterone, possible causes and symptoms.

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Hysteroscopy

A hysteroscopy is a procedure to look inside the uterus (womb) using a small camera.. Learn how to prepare for the procedure and what to expect.

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Living with dementia

Receiving a diagnosis of dementia can be difficult. At first, you may not notice anything different, but over time dementia can make it more challenging for you to complete everyday tasks.

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Medicines and alcohol

You need to be careful if you drink alcohol when taking some medicines. This includes over-the-counter medicines and herbal remedies. Learn more here.

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Temazepam

Temazepam is a medicine generally used to treat sleeping problems or insomnia by slowing brain activity. It requires a prescription by a doctor.

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Top 7 tips for safe drinking

Drinking too much alcohol can lead to accidents, embarrassment and health problems. Follow this advice to drink safely.

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How to improve your posture

Good posture is important. Here are some tips and exercises to follow so you can improve your posture both in the workplace and at home.

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Neck pain

Neck pain is a common condition that can affect anyone. Learn what can cause neck pain and how to treat it here.

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Meniere's disease

Meniere's disease is a disorder of the ear that causes hearing and balance problems. There's no cure, but the symptoms can be managed.

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Testosterone blood test

A testosterone blood test can show us how much of the sex hormone testosterone is in your body. Males usually have more testosterone than females.

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Keratoconus

Keratoconus is an eye condition which where the cornea thins and bulges outward into a cone shape, causing vision loss.

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Eye strain

Eye strain can happen when you use your eyes to concentrate on something for too long. Learn here about what you can do to prevent eye strain.

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Seizures

Seizures are due to abnormal electrical signals firing in the brain. There are many types, causes, triggers and treatments. Learn what to do here.

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Paracetamol

You can take paracetamol for mild to moderate pain. Find out when to take paracetamol, its side effects and what to do if you take too much.

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Drug abuse

Drug abuse can affect your health, relationships, job and education. Learn about Australia's drug laws, drug addiction and where to get help.

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Epilepsy

Epilepsy is a long-term condition that affects 1 in 50 Australians. Learn more about the causes, how it is diagnosed and the types of seizures.

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Hospital discharge planning

Hospital discharge planning aims to make sure that once you leave hospital you continue to get the right healthcare from the right people. Read more.

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The truth about skin cancer

Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer diagnosed in Australia, but myths persist about this deadly disease. Here, the truth behind 5 of the more common myths.

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Dust storms

A dust storm reduces the quality of the air that we breathe, which can cause health problems. Learn how to protect yourself in a dust storm.

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Diazepam

Diazepam is mainly used to treat people with anxiety. This page explains how it works, what the risks are, and other treatment options available.

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Cannabis (marijuana)

Marijuana (cannabis) is one of the most commonly used illicit drugs in Australia. You can find out more about marijuana and how it impacts users here.

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Cardiac catheterisation

Cardiac catheterisation ('cardiac cath' or 'heart cath') is a common procedure that lets cardiologists examine and treat the heart and coronary arteries.

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Limb injuries

A limb injury is harm to limbs including arms, legs, fingers, or toes. Find out more about limb injuries, infection, treatment and prevention.

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