Cholesterol

Understand cholesterol risks and how to lower levels, prevent heart disease, and make dietary changes. See information on cholesterol and heart health.

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Erectile dysfunction

Erectile dysfunction (ED or impotence) is difficulty getting or keeping an erection for intercourse. Learn about its causes and treatment options.

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Aortic stenosis

Aortic stenosis is a condition where your aortic heart valve narrows. Read about the symptoms, causes and treatment for aortic stenosis.

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Should I be tested for heart disease?

Understanding heart disease risk can help you reduce your risk and protect your heart. Find out more about heart disease risk and heart disease tests.

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Vascular dementia

Vascular dementia is caused by problems with the blood supply to the brain. Find out about the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of vascular dementia.

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Statins

Statins are medicines used to lower cholesterol and are recommended for people at risk of cardiovascular disease. Here's how statins work.

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Cholesterol and lipid tests

Learn about fats and cholesterol in your blood (lipid profile), including their purpose and what a high or low result means.

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Metabolic syndrome

Metabolic syndrome is a group of health conditions that raise stroke, heart disease and type-2 diabetes risk. Read about symptoms and treatments.

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Transient ischaemic attack (TIA)

A transient ischemic attack (TIA) has similar symptoms to a stroke but usually lasts less than an hour. Urgent medical attention is critical.

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Heart attack symptoms: males vs females

Find out about the differences in heart attack symptoms between males and females, and about what can increase your risk of having a heart attack.

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Type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes occurs when your body doesn't make enough insulin or doesn't use it well. Find out how to delay or prevent type 2 diabetes.

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Stroke

A stroke is when the blood supply to part of your brain is interrupted. Learn the 'FAST' test for stroke symptoms, which can save a person's life.

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Heart attack

Here's how to recognise the symptoms of a heart attack. Act fast when you notice the warning signs of a heart attack - it could save a life.

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Protein

Getting your daily protein is essential to a healthy diet, especially at certain times of your life when your cells need to grow or repair.

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Aortic dissection

Aortic dissection is a rare but serious condition where there is a tear in the wall of your aorta - the largest artery in your body.

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Percutaneous coronary intervention

Coronary artery disease can cause pain, shortness of breath and heart attacks. A PCI is usually a safe and effective way to relieve your pain.

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Anabolic steroids

Anabolic steroids may boost performance and body image, but are illegal in Australia unless prescribed by a doctor, as they may cause harm if misused.

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Family health 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.

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Blood thinners

Blood thinners are medicines used to help prevent heart attacks and strokes by preventing blood clots from forming. Read more about how they work and who should take them.

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How to reduce visceral body fat (hidden fat)

Visceral or 'toxic’ fat is the harmful fat around your heart and abdominal organs. Learn how to tell if you have visceral fat and how to manage it.

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Thrombosis

Thrombosis, such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), is where a blood clot forms in a vein or artery. Learn about the risk factors and how to prevent it.

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Turner syndrome

Turner syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by a missing or partially missing X chromosome. Find out more about its symptoms and treatments here.

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Facial droop

Facial droop can cause your face to look asymmetrical (uneven). Moving your facial muscles may be difficult. Call 000 if you have a facial droop.

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Abdominal aortic aneurysm

An aortic aneurysm is a bulge in the aorta (the main blood vessel in the body). Read about the symptoms and treatment for abdominal aortic aneurysms.

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High-fibre foods and diet

Eating high-fibre foods can reduce your risk of disease and keep your digestive system healthy. Find out how much fibre you need, and how to get it.

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Dietitians

Dietitians help people understand relationships between food and health. Learn about dietitians, their role and what you can expect from a dietitian.

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Diabetic retinopathy

Discover how diabetes can slowly damage your retina (the back of your eye). This can lead to diabetic retinopathy and vision problems.

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Hypothyroidism

Hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid) is when the thyroid gland doesn't make enough thyroid hormone. Read about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

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Thyroid problems

If your thyroid gland becomes overactive (hyperthyroidism) or underactive (hypothyroidism), you may experience a range of health problems.

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Fatty liver

Fatty liver disease may not cause symptoms, but it can lead to health problems. Learn how to change your lifestyle to prevent or reverse fatty liver.

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