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Spiders - Better Health Channel.
Better Health — Australia has about 2,000 species of spiders. Most spiders are relatively harmless to humans. First aid for a venomous spider bite depends on the species of spider. If in doubt, always seek medical attention. Spiders are members of the class ...More…
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Cysts explained
Better Health — Cysts can form anywhere in the body. Depending on the type and location, a cyst can be as small as a blister or large enough to hold litres of fluid. The typical treatment for any cyst is removal by surgery and a routine test for cancer, even ...More…
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Medications - non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs
Better Health — Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs or NSAIDs are commonly used to manage the pain and inflammation associated with some types of arthritis and other musculoskeletal disorders. NSAIDs can cause serious side effects. Use of NSAIDs can also cause ...More…
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Babysitters - how to choose one
Better Health — Information to help you choose a babysitter, things to think about before you leave your child with someone else and tips on what to tell your baby sitter when you leave your child with them. Information to help you choose a babysitter, things to ...More…
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Weight and muscle gain
Better Health — A person's build depends largely on genetic factors, which is why it is difficult for a naturally thin person to put on weight. There are ways to put on weight; however, gaining lean body weight (muscle rather than fat) is a slow process that ...More…
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Libido - relationship issues
Better Health — Libido means sex drive. Sexual desire varies enormously from one person to the next and there is no Libido means sex drive. The desire for sex varies enormously from one person to the next. Desire also varies depending on your circumstances at a ...More…
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Pregnancy - your options
Better Health — If you are pregnant you have choices on whether to continue the pregnancy. Unplanned pregnancies are very common. Unplanned is not always unwanted and many people choose to become parents despite the lack of planning; others choose abortion ...More…
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Births in Victoria 2003-2004
Better Health — Births in Victoria are recorded by the Victorian Perinatal Data Collection Unit (VPDCU), which maintains a database on perinatal (birth) outcomes and birth defects. The Commonwealth government collates data from all states on births. Until 1978, ...More…
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Physical activity tips (8) - have fun
Better Health — Liven up your fitness plan. There are so many ways to be active. Have fun with it! Make activity social and challenging, and try lots of different things. Fitness and physical activity should be fun. If you're enjoying activity, you'll have no ...More…
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Physical activity tips (7) - get support
Better Health — Having support from other people can help you get started on a physical activity plan and keep going. Ask family and friends to help and remind you. Changing your lifestyle to become healthier and more active takes commitment and motivation. ...More…
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Physical activity tips (6) - be safe
Better Health — If you want to stay healthy and avoid injury, you need to exercise safely. Safety is about using common sense, understanding basic techniques and listening to your body. If you want to stay healthy and avoid injury, you need to exercise safely. ...More…
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Physical activity tips (5) - find time
Better Health — Finding time for physical activity or exercise seems difficult. But if you make health a priority, you can do some activity every day. You may feel that every day is a juggling act. Trying to fit in work, family, a social life ... and now ...More…