by Body of Life | Feb 7, 2017 | Back pain, Children's health
Heavy or incorrectly fitted school bags are one of the causes of back pain and neck pain in children and adolescents. A study published in the Australian Journal of Physiotherapists about adolescents found that carrying a bag for more than 30 minutes daily and taking...
by Body of Life | Nov 14, 2013 | Healthy Living, Women's Health
Breast Cancer has appeared regularly in the media recently with Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Just in case you missed it we have included some signs and symptoms to check when doing a breast examination. All women should be familiar with the normal...
by Body of Life | Sep 10, 2013 | Healthy Living, Men's Health, Women's Health
This week is National Stroke Week (9-15th September 2013). It’s a timely reminder that you could save someone’s life or prevent further disability if you respond quickly to someone having a stroke. A stroke is always a medical emergency. When a person having a...
by Body of Life | Aug 9, 2013 | Diet & Nutrition, Healthy Living, Men's Health
Many Australians may not be aware that they have high cholesterol according to results released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) this week. A groundbreaking biomedical collection in the Australian Health Survey has revealed an important but frightening...
by Body of Life | Jul 5, 2013 | Back pain, Diet & Nutrition, Healthy Living, Men's Health, Women's Health
Osteoporosis may be a silent and hidden condition and yet it’s impact can be catastrophic for some people. Osteoporosis is a condition resulting in an increased risk of fractures due to a loss of density on the bone tissue. Osteoporosis does not normally cause any...