Dental Health Week, which takes place this year from 6 to 12 August, is the Australian Dental Association’s major annual oral health promotion event. Its aim is to educate Australians about the importance of maintaining good oral health by promoting these key messages: Read More >
Often we think of wounds as sores or cuts, however non healing or chronic wounds are a serious health concern, affecting hundreds of thousands of people and costing our health system billions. One type of chronic wound is a leg ulcer. These wounds, on the lower leg, can start out as a small scratch and ulcerate and not heal. Some people have these wounds for years and years. Read More >
The theme for this year’s National Palliative Care Week is ‘What matters most?’ and it will be held 20-26 May 2018. Read More >
Currently there is no known cause of Parkinson’s or understanding of why some people develop Parkinson’s and not others. This is the reason Parkinson’s is often referred to as “Idiopathic (cause unknown) Parkinson’s.
There are many theories as to the causes of Parkinson’s and it is generally thought that multiple factors are responsible.
Through research, our understanding of the possible causes of Parkinson’s is increasing all of the time. Areas of current research include: ageing, genes, environmental factors, chemical exposure and virus like structures called prions.
Genetic, or hereditary, Parkinson’s where Parkinson’s is passed on from one generation to the next is rare, only a very small percentage of Parkinson’s may have a direct genetic cause. Read More >
The week is run by Accredited Practising Dietitians, and supported by the Dietitians Association of Australia. Smart Eating Week falls at an ideal time, with the start of a New Year inspiring many of us to live healthier lives, including through smart eating.
And let’s face it, when it comes to smart eating, there are many ways to achieve this – as everyone is different.
So take the opportunity to connect with your local Accredited Practising Dietitian during Smart Eating Week, and get involved in one of the hundreds of Smart Eating Week initiatives! Read More >
Looking to make a difference this year? Consider hosting your very own Big Red BBQ in support of Kidney Health Australia.
You can hold your Big Red BBQ anywhere. Have one with your family and friends at home, host one at work and invite your colleagues, go to a park with your neighbours, arrange one at a community function centre or your local church, school or uni. The possibilities are endless. All we ask is that you turn it RED and have fun along the way! Read More >
1 in 11 Australian men will develop bowel cancer in their lifetime.
Bowel cancer affects men of all ages – and risk increases every year from age 50.
Around 55% of all Australians diagnosed with bowel cancer are men.
Choices you make related to diet, lifestyle, screening and surveillance can influence your bowel cancer risk.
Because you can change or modify these risk factors, they are referred to as ‘modifiable’.
Increased age, personal and family health history and hereditary conditions can also influence your bowel cancer risk.
Because you cannot change these risk factors, they are referred to as ‘non-modifiable’. Read More >
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