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Manage your health in your 40s

Once you’re in your 40s, you need to be aware of the health conditions that increasingly affect people at this age. Learn how to reduce your risks and to manage your health at this stage of life.

Manage your health in your 60s

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

Manage your health in your 50s

Once you’re in your 50s, you need to be aware of the health conditions that increasingly affect people at this age. Learn how to reduce your risks and to manage your health at this stage of life.

Essential screening tests for men

Screening tests are health checks that aim to pick up health problems early in people who don't have symptoms of disease.

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, and take steps to prevent them. Learn how to manage your health as you age.

3 other ways COVID-19 affects Australians’ health — and what to do about it

COVID-19 can impact wellbeing in surprising ways, from affecting mental health to increasing hand-sanitiser poisoning. Find out how.

Getting the most out of your pharmacist

Pharmacists are qualified medicines experts who provide advice and counselling on products and general healthcare. Learn how community pharmacists can help you.

Health checks for women

A guide to routine health checks and tests for women, including mammogram, bowel cancer screening, blood pressure and more.

Physical examination by a doctor

A doctor may need to examine your body to help them diagnose an injury, illness or condition. Before the examination, the doctor must obtain your consent and explain what they are doing.

Your baby and the first few weeks

The first few weeks at home with your newborn can be an exciting but daunting time, particularly if you are new parents. Find out what care and support are available to you after you leave hospital.

BMI calculator

Do you know how being overweight can affect your wellbeing? Estimate whether your weight is healthy by using the healthdirect BMI calculator to work out your BMI.

What you should know about breast cancer in young women

This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, learn how to spot the signs and symptoms of breast cancer — particularly if you're too young for routine mammograms.

A self-test is making cervical screening even easier

A ‘self-collection’ cervical screening test is now available, meaning females have another testing option.

Prostate specific antigen (PSA) test

A prostate specific antigen (PSA) blood test can be used to test for prostate cancer. It can also be used to monitor prostate cancer

Should I be tested for heart disease?

Understanding your risk of heart disease can help you take steps to reduce your risk and protect your heart. Find out more about heart disease risks and how heart disease tests are carried out.

Coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis

Coronary heart disease (CHD), also known as ‘ischaemic heart disease’, is the most common form of heart disease. Learn how to reduce your risk.

Mammography

A mammogram is a type of x-ray used to screen for breast cancer. Learn more about the process, plus the benefits and risks of mammography.

Post menopause

Some health conditions and problems are more common after menopause, including osteoporosisand cardiovascular disease.

Cholesterol and lipid tests

Read about cholesterol (or lipid profile) blood tests, which look at cholesterol and other fats in your blood, and what the results mean.

Cervical screening test

Pap smears have been replaced by a new cervical screening test to detect human papillomavirus (HPV), helping protect women from cervical cancer.

Family medical history

Knowing your family medical history is important. It can guide you in making changes that will reduce your risk of developing a hereditary condition.

Guide to dental procedures

Your dentist may recommend you have a dental procedure if you have pain, infection, an injury or disease in your teeth or gums. Learn more here.

Cholesterol

Cholesterol is a fat-like substance made by your body and also found in food. It is needed for good health, but too much can increase your risk of heart disease.

Should I be checked for skin cancer?

Everyone can be at some risk of developing skin cancer and the risks increase as you grow older. Find out here about how and why tests for skin cancer are carried out.

How to reduce visceral body fat (hidden fat)

The fat that might be stored deep inside your body can be a danger to your health. This fat is known as visceral fat (or 'hidden' fat). Here's how to find out if you have visceral fat and what you can do about it.

Body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference

Learn how to calculate your body mass index (BMI) and measure your waist circumference. These measurements tell you if you are a healthy weight.

Bowel cancer screening

Bowel cancer screening is important for early detection of bowel cancer. Get the answers to FAQs on screening with faecal occult blood testing (FOBT).

Skin

Skin is your largest organ. It helps to control your body temperature and protects you from infections. Learn more about your skin and how to keep it healthy.

Dental check-up

A dental check-up is when your dentist practitioner checks inside your mouth and gives your teeth a thorough clean. Learn what it involves.

Type 1 diabetes

Being diagnosed with type 1 diabetes can be overwhelming. However, while the condition is not curable, there are ways to manage it successfully.

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Search results for: "Health checks"

Life stage

Manage your health in your 40s

Manage your health in your 60s

Manage your health in your 50s

Essential screening tests for men

Manage your health in your 70s and older

3 other ways COVID-19 affects Australians’ health — and what to do about it

Getting the most out of your pharmacist

Health checks for women

Physical examination by a doctor

Your baby and the first few weeks

BMI calculator

What you should know about breast cancer in young women

A self-test is making cervical screening even easier

Prostate specific antigen (PSA) test

Should I be tested for heart disease?

Coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis

Mammography

Post menopause

Cholesterol and lipid tests

Cervical screening test

Family medical history

Guide to dental procedures

Cholesterol

Should I be checked for skin cancer?

How to reduce visceral body fat (hidden fat)

Body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference

Bowel cancer screening

Skin

Dental check-up

Type 1 diabetes

Life stage

Manage your health in your 40s

Manage your health in your 60s

Manage your health in your 50s

Essential screening tests for men

Manage your health in your 70s and older

3 other ways COVID-19 affects Australians’ health — and what to do about it

Getting the most out of your pharmacist

Health checks for women

Physical examination by a doctor

Your baby and the first few weeks

BMI calculator

What you should know about breast cancer in young women

A self-test is making cervical screening even easier

Prostate specific antigen (PSA) test

Should I be tested for heart disease?

Coronary heart disease and atherosclerosis

Mammography

Post menopause

Cholesterol and lipid tests

Cervical screening test

Family medical history

Guide to dental procedures

Cholesterol

Should I be checked for skin cancer?

How to reduce visceral body fat (hidden fat)

Body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference

Bowel cancer screening

Skin

Dental check-up

Type 1 diabetes

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