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Kissing and your health
Better Health — Kissing offers many health benefits but may also transmit a small number of disease-causing agents such as bacteria and viruses. Colds, glandular fever (kissing disease), herpes infection, warts, hepatitis B and meningococcal disease may all be ...More…
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Mammography
Better Health — Mammography is a low dose x-ray of your breasts. It is used for screening and diagnosis of certain conditions that affect breast tissue. It is commonly used for the early detection of abnormal growths such as breast cancer. An abnormal mammogram ...More…
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Breast x-ray screening
Better Health — A mammogram or breast x-ray can detect breast cancer in its earliest stages. Early detection can improve the chances of successful treatment and recovery. A mammogram every two years is recommended for women aged 50 to 69 years. A breast x-ray or ...More…
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Breast screening
Better Health — Breast cancer is a major health issue for women. Statistics show that more than 2,500 women in Australia die from breast cancer every year. Breast cancer is the most common cause of cancer-related death in women in Australia. Screening ...More…
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Breast awareness - Better Health Channel.
Better Health — Breast awareness is important so that women notice any breast changes. Most breast changes are not cancer but should be checked by a doctor. Changes may include pain, lumps or lumpiness, size and shape changes, skin changes such as puckering or ...More…
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Wellbeing - Better Health Channel.
Better Health — Wellbeing is not just the absence of disease or illness. It is a complex combination of a person's physical, mental, emotional and social health factors. Wellbeing is linked to how you feel about yourself and your life. Wellbeing is not just the ...More…
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Regular checkups
Better Health — The main aim of a check-up is to detect illness at an early stage, or better still prevent illness occurring in the first place. It is surprising how many conditions are picked up on routine medicals...diabetes, breast lumps, elevated blood ...More…
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Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion
Better Health — The first International Conference on Health Promotion was held in Ottawa, Canada in November 1986. The conference aimed for action to achieve Health for All by the year 2000 and beyond. The charter is a clear statement of action for health ...More…
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Life expectancy for Victorians
Better Health — Life expectancy in Victoria is increasing. Fewer people are dying from heart disease, injuries and infectious diseases. Victorian women can expect to live almost five years longer than Victorian men. Reducing risk factors decreases your risk of ...More…
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Heat stress and sport - reducing the risks
Better Health — Heat and sport or physical activity (exercise) can be a dangerous combination. Heat stress occurs when sweat can't evaporate fast enough to keep the body sufficiently cool. Symptoms include muscle cramps and headache. You can prevent heat stress ...More…
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Heat stress and heat-related illness
Better Health — Heat stress occurs when the body cannot cool itself enough to maintain a healthy temperature. Heat-related illnesses include heat rash, heat cramps, dizziness or fainting, heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Overexertion in hot weather, sun or ...More…
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Fever - Better Health Channel.
Better Health — Fever is a rise in body temperature, usually caused by infection. Normal body temperature is around 37° C but can vary. A mild fever (up to 39°C ) can help the immune system to get rid of the infection.Most cases of mild fever resolve by ...More…