What is tetanus? Tetanus is a bacterial infection caused by Clostridium tetani; a type of bacteria that can be found in soil. The bacteria make a toxin in your body that causes the disease. Symptoms include: muscle spasms, especially in the face and neck (lockjaw) painful fits that can last for minutes not being able […]
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Influenza, or ‘the flu’ is a highly contagious respiratory illness that leads to thousands of GP visits every year. While you can catch the flu at any time of the year, it is more likely to happen during the colder months. The flu season typically peaks around August in Australia, but so far laboratory confirmed
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Stress is your bodies way of responding to any kind of demand or threat. In small doses, stress can motivate you to do your best and help you stay focused and alert. But if you’re feeling overwhelmed and frazzled more often than not, its time to take action to get your health back into balance.
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Blood pressure is the pressure of your blood on the walls of your arteries as your heart pumps it around your body. It’s a vital part of how your heart and circulation works. Your blood pressure naturally goes up and down all of the time, adjusting to your heart’s needs depending on what you are
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Diabetes is a complicated and serious condition which can affect the entire body. The management of diabetes requires daily self care and if complications develop, it can have a significant impact on the quality of life and reduce life expectancy. While there is currently no cure for diabetes, you can live an enjoyable life by
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