Health & Lifestyle

World Cancer Day is held on the 4th of February worldwide.  It is an initiative of the Union for International Cancer Control, the largest and oldest international cancer organisation. UICC unites the cancer community to promote greater equity and implement cancer control into the world health agenda. For the last...

February marks Ovarian Cancer Awareness month.  In Australia every year, around 1,800 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer. The disease is particularly devastating as 70% of cases will not be diagnosed until the cancer has progressed into advanced stages. Women diagnosed in the advanced stage are only given a 29%...

February 15th marks World Cholangiocarcinoma Day, drawing attention to this rare and aggressive upper gastrointestinal cancer, also known as bile duct cancer.  With a detection rate mostly in its late stages and a 3-8% five-year survival rate, it's also a cancer on the rise in our community. 'Light Australia Green'...

Be your own Valentine this year and Love Yourself First. With kids going back to school in February, and new year’s resolutions still fresh in our minds, Fernwood Fitness Hornsby wants you to get your health and wellness on track. Our lives are busy when the kids are on school...