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Older people and falls

Anyone can be at risk of having a fall, but some older adults are more vulnerable than others. Here's how to take steps to prevent falls.

Vertigo

Vertigo is a feeling of spinning or falling when your body is not actually moving. Learn about the symptoms, causes and treatments for vertigo.

Facial injuries

An injury to the face can be caused by almost anything, including falling over, cutting yourself shaving or being struck in the face by an object.

Mouth and tongue cuts

Cuts to the mouth and tongue can happen after a fall or knock to the head. Most are minor and heal on their own, but some may need medical treatment.

Infertility

Find out what infertility is and what you can do if you are having problems falling pregnant. Fertility problems affect both males and females.

Safe use of sleeping pills

Sleeping pills are medicines designed to help you fall asleep or stay asleep, in the treatment of insomnia. Learn more about the associated risks.

Sleep paralysis

Sleep paralysis is temporary loss of muscle control just after falling asleep or before waking up. Find out about its causes, symptoms and treatments.

Back injuries

Back injuries can happen as a result of sudden movements, falls or accidents. Learn to recognise symptoms that could indicate a severe back injury.

Sprained wrist

A sprained wrist occurs when a ligament is stretched or torn, often during sports or falls. Symptoms include pain and swelling. Treatment is rest, ice, compression and elevation.

Tailbone (coccyx) pain and injury

Tailbone (coccyx) pain and injury can happen if you fall or sit on hard surfaces. Learn to manage your pain with self care and when to see your doctor.

Loss of male libido

Your libido (sex drive) can rise and fall over time. Read about how relationships, health, work, stress and other pressures can affect your libido.

Dental injury

Dental injuries can happen with falls or when playing sport. They can also happen when eating something hard. Learn about dental first aid here.

Alopecia (Hair loss)

Hair loss (known as alopecia) can be distressing. Before you can treat your hair loss, it's important to understand the cause. Learn more here.

Hair problems

Hair problems can arise from genetic disorders, psychological disorders or different types of infections. Find more information on a number of different hair problems.

Male pattern baldness

Male pattern baldness (MPB) is a common genetic condition causing hair thinning at the crown and receding hairline, affecting half of men over 40.

Female pattern hair loss

Female pattern hair loss (androgenetic alopecia) is the most common type of hair loss and thinning in females. Learn about causes and treatments here.

Hair transplant

Hair transplantation is a treatment option for baldness. It's a surgery which transfers hair from where it is thicker to hairless areas of the scalp.

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis is a condition that affects your bones, causing them to become weak and fragile. Learn about its treatment, management and prevention.

Manage your health in your 60s

If you are in your 60s, you should be aware of some common health conditions. Find out their symptoms, how to prevent them and stay healthy.

Manage your health in your 70s and older

If you are 70 or older, you should be aware of common health conditions and their signs. Learn some ways to help manage your health as you age.

Hand and finger fractures

If you injure your hand, you might have broken a finger. Find out what you need to do if you think you have a hand or finger fracture.

How to get better sleep, according to science

Nearly half of Australian adults don't get enough quality sleep. Here are 6 tips for better sleep and the causes of poor sleep to avoid.

Malnutrition

Malnutrition is when your diet does not contain the right amount of nutrients needed to maintain healthy body function. Learn the risks and treatment.

Collapsing

Collapsing has a range of causes, often occurring because of fainting. Find out about the causes of collapse and what to do if someone collapses.

Osteopenia

If you have osteopenia, your bones are weaker than normal. Osteopenia is less severe than osteoporosis but you need to take care if you're at risk.

Fractures

A fracture is a crack or break in your bone caused by trauma, overuse or weak bones. Learn about symptoms, treatments, and prevention.

Osteoporosis medicines

Osteoporosis medicines include bisphosphonates, denosumab and hormonal treatments. Calcium, vitamin D and exercise are also important.

Grommets

Grommets are tiny ventilation tubes. They are put into the eardrum to prevent a build-up of fluid. Learn more about how to care for grommets here.

Caring for sutures

Sutures need proper care to help wounds heal and reduce scarring. They hold a wound closed and are removed or dissolve after it has healed.

Head injuries

Head injuries can be serious, even if they're not visible. Read about signs and symptoms, as severe head injuries always need to be seen by a doctor.

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Search results for: "Falls"

Life stage

Older people and falls

Vertigo

Facial injuries

Mouth and tongue cuts

Infertility

Safe use of sleeping pills

Sleep paralysis

Back injuries

Sprained wrist

Tailbone (coccyx) pain and injury

Loss of male libido

Dental injury

Alopecia (Hair loss)

Hair problems

Male pattern baldness

Female pattern hair loss

Hair transplant

Osteoporosis

Manage your health in your 60s

Manage your health in your 70s and older

Hand and finger fractures

How to get better sleep, according to science

Malnutrition

Collapsing

Osteopenia

Fractures

Osteoporosis medicines

Grommets

Caring for sutures

Head injuries

Life stage

Older people and falls

Vertigo

Facial injuries

Mouth and tongue cuts

Infertility

Safe use of sleeping pills

Sleep paralysis

Back injuries

Sprained wrist

Tailbone (coccyx) pain and injury

Loss of male libido

Dental injury

Alopecia (Hair loss)

Hair problems

Male pattern baldness

Female pattern hair loss

Hair transplant

Osteoporosis

Manage your health in your 60s

Manage your health in your 70s and older

Hand and finger fractures

How to get better sleep, according to science

Malnutrition

Collapsing

Osteopenia

Fractures

Osteoporosis medicines

Grommets

Caring for sutures

Head injuries

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