Health & Lifestyle

Prostate cancer cases have surged.  According to new data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, nearly 16 per cent of all cancers diagnosed in Australia are prostate cancer. Per year, over 26,000 men are diagnosed with the disease, equating to around 70 men daily, and disastrously, nearly 11...

Jean Hailes Foundation are once again hosting their annual Women’s Health Week. Every September, thousands of people gather to dedicate time to the wellbeing of women and girls by sharing vital health information. Women’s Health Week the largest Australian event that focuses on female health. From the 2nd to the...

World Suicide Prevention Day is on the 10th of September. On average, over 3,000 people in Australia lose their life to suicide each year, leaving behind broken and grieving families and loved ones. Suicide is the leading cause of death for people aged 15 to 44 years, with estimations of...

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has been performed at the Sydney Adventist Hospital (San) for the first time. This new service is providing an advanced treatment for those living with Parkinson’s disease or other movement disorders.  ‘We decided to develop a DBS service at the San because there’s actually quite a...

R U OK? Day falls on September 12th this year, a National Day of Action to let those closest to us in our communities know that they are free and safe to open up about mental health.  Though the day empowers friends, family members, colleagues, teammates and others to start a...

DEMENTIA Action Week in September is an opportunity for the community to better understand dementia, spread awareness and advocacy, and support fundraising. From the 16th to the 22nd of September, Dementia Australia encourages Australians to learn about the brain condition to better the way communities treat and respond to dementia....

THOUSANDS of Australians are tallying up their steps for breast cancer. During August, the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) are asking the nation to join “Step Up to Breast Cancer”, a 57km walk or run throughout the month to raise funds for breast cancer research. Every day, 57 people are...

THE Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA) in St Ives has been awarded over $12,000 by the Minn’s Government. Under the NSW Government’s Community Building Partnership program, the funds awarded will be used to sand the floors of the CPA St Ives Lifestyles centre. CPA is a registered NDIS service provider, enhancing...

MIGRAINE is a debilitating, complex neurological disorder. Though similar to a headache, migraines involve other symptoms including nausea, light and sound sensitivity, vision interferences, and numbness. Nearly 5 million Australians suffer from a migraine condition. Of these Australians, 71% are women, and 86% are of working age. According to Headache...

Almost 300 Australians a week are diagnosed with Bowel Cancer. Over 100 die each week from the devastating disease.  Bowel Cancer is the second deadliest cancer, only behind lung cancer, with an estimated 5,300 deaths yearly. If found early, 99% of cases can be treated successfully, however fewer than 50%...