Management of chronic conditions

A chronic condition is an illness that lasts a long time - 6 months or more. Learn to manage a chronic condition, including types of support that are available.

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How to prepare your home if you have a chronic disease or serious illness

Information about home modifications, medical equipment at home, telephone services, emergency call systems and sources of funding.

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How to live with arthritis

There are many home care and lifestyle aids designed to help reduce the pain associated with your arthritis. Find out about managing arthritis.

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Arthritis prevention

Trusted information on arthritis prevention including chronic disease risk factors, weight, exercise, alcohol, smoking, and links to trusted resources

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Multiple sclerosis (MS)

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic disease that affects the central nervous system. Learn about the types of MS and how the symptoms can be managed.

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Cancer types

There are a number of different types of cancer. Find out about symptoms, treatment and how cancer can change the body.

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Find out your risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes and kidney disease with this quick test

Healthdirect, with the George Institute, has developed a free online risk calculator to help prevent heart disease, kidney disease and type 2 diabetes.

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Osteoarthritis diagnosis

Information on how to diagnose osteoarthritis and links to trusted resources.

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Risk Checker

Find out if you're at risk of heart disease, kidney disease or type 2 diabetes in just a few minutes using the healthdirect Risk Checker.

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Heart and cardiovascular conditions

Learn more about the conditions that affect your heart and cardiovascular system, such as high blood pressure, angina and heart disease.

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What causes heart failure?

Often there is not one single cause of heart failure. There are a number of conditions that make it more likely that you will develop heart failure. Find out what can cause heart failure.

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Long QT syndrome

Long QT syndrome (LQTS) is a disorder of the heart's electrical system that can cause fast, chaotic heartbeats, called arrhythmias.

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Heart attack – a personal story

Recovering from a heart attack can be both emotionally and practically challenging. Watch this video to learn from other people's experiences.

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Heart failure – a personal story

Being diagnosed with heart failure can be both emotionally and practically challenging. Watch this video about heart failure - listening to others who have experienced similar situations can be helpful.

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What causes arthritis?

Information on the causes of arthritis, including osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis, and links to our partners resources

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Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is a common chronic joint disease that may cause disability and pain. Find out about how to manage it.

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Just diagnosed with osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis can be effectively managed with medicine, exercise and in some cases surgery. Find out more about the next steps and treatment options.

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What causes coronary heart disease?

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is usually caused by a build-up of fatty deposits on the walls of the coronary arteries. Find out the causes of coronary heart disese.

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Obesity in children

An estimated 28% of children and adolescents in Australia are overweight. Read more to find out which children and teenagers are at risk of being obese.

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Obesity prevention

The best way to prevent becoming overweight, or obese, is by eating healthily and exercising regularly. Find out about prevention of obesity.

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Retinal diseases

The retina is a collection of light sensitive nerve cells at the back of the eyeball. Retinal disorders damage these delicate cells and reduce someone’s ability to see.

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Symptoms of heart failure

Some symptoms caused by other conditions are signs that you might have heart failure. Learn about tests your doctor may suggest to see if you have got heart failure.

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Heart attack prevention

Making lifestyle changes is the most effective way to prevent having a heart attack (or having another heart attack). Find out what you can do to prevent a heart attack.

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Living with cancer

Having cancer can lead a range of emotions Find out more about getting support and help from trusted resources.

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Cancer

Cancer is a condition where cells in a specific part of the body grow and reproduce uncontrollably. Read about the different types and symptoms.

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Gestational diabetes

Women with gestational diabetes can have a healthy pregnancy with careful planning and control of blood glucose levels.

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Peripheral vascular disease

Peripheral vascular disease refers to diseases of arteries outside the heart and brain, mainly in the legs and feet. Learn about the risk factors.

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Cancer symptoms

It is important to be aware of any unexplained changes to your body. Find out what are the symptoms of cancer.

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Asthma statistics

Statistical information, facts and figures about asthma, plus links to trusted resources.

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Complications of asthma

Badly controlled asthma can have an adverse effect on your quality of life. Complications can be life-threatening. Find out about complications of asthma.

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