Winter is here, and as the temperature drops, the stock piles of fire wood are ready for those crisp mornings. But are you and your family winter ready when it comes to your health? Shorter daylight hours and colder weather often leads to indoor confinement, creating a perfect environment for the spread of viruses. This […]
As the world’s population ages, the pursuit of healthy aging becomes an increasingly important societal goal. Frailty is a common condition that often accompanies the aging process and is characterised by a loss of physical and sometimes mental functioning, making individuals more vulnerable to poor health outcomes. This includes increased incident of falls, fractures, […]
What is a Health Assessment? An Annual Health Assessment is available to all patients over the age of 75 and is an in-depth look at all aspects of your health. This assessment provides a great opportunity to review your overall health and your physical, psychological and social function and discuss with your doctor any concerns […]
What is a Health Assessment? At Your Family Doctors we care about your health. That is why we offer a health check for everyone aged between 45 and 49 years to help prevent or reduce the risk of chronic conditions like diabetes, osteoporosis or heart disease. Prevention really is better than cure. Early intervention makes […]
With the borders open again and the cold snap we are currently experiencing, there has been no better time to head north. However, spare a thought for the medical practices and services across the top of Australia. They too are experiencing unprecedented demand, with many practices not accepting new patients, and many pharmacies running low […]
When it comes to the number of respiratory infections in our community – this year is a big one. Due to the covid-19 pandemic over the last 2 years, we have had limited exposure to influenza and other respiratory viruses. This reduced exposure means reduced immunity, especially for younger children, resulting in a large number […]
Cardiovascular disease accounts for over 1 in 4 deaths in Australia as is the leading cause of death for older Australians. Approximately 1.2 million Australians are living with heart disease, stroke or vascular conditions. However, cardiovascular disease is largely preventable and by reducing cardiac risk factors, leading a healthy lifestyle and having regular checks […]
Chronic disease is very common in Australia, with over half the population suffering from at least one chronic illness. The incidence of many of these chronic health conditions are on the rise due to factors such as change in lifestyle and increased life expectancy. They can lead to disability and premature death however with appropriate […]
This year has certainly been a challenging one due to the COVID-19 pandemic, especially for our older population. Social isolation has not only affected our mental wellbeing, but also our physical health, with disruption to our regular health checks and healthy lifestyle routines. It is difficult to predict how long the pandemic will be in […]
During the COVID 19 Pandemic – to keep our patients and staff safe and to enable social distancing in our waiting room we are continuing to provide telephone consultations. In some cases however, a face to face appointment will be required. So when should you use a telehealth consultation versus a face to face consultation? […]
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