Healthy advice from your family doctor
Video games are considered to be part of overall screen time that also includes TV and computers. The recommended amount of screen time each day for children is: 0 hours for 0-2 year olds 1 hour for 2-5 year olds 2 hours of entertainment for 5-17 year olds. The research shows that screen time may
Rejection hurts – but what should you do about it? You can avoid rejection by not trying anything new. However the downside of this approach is: Nothing tried, nothing gained. The better alternative may be accepting that rejection is a normal part of life and learning to cope better with it so you can bounce
Deciding to see a doctor can be easy when you have an obvious injury or illness. But when to comes to preventing health problems, making a decision may be more difficult. While some people simply aren’t aware of the need for prevention, for others it’s the cost that can hold them back. In fact, one
Get your head around head lice Dealing with your child’s head lice can be frustrating when you get rid of them, only to find some months later that they’ve come back again. Lice have lived on human heads for thousands of years, so it’s often impossible to completely stop them. But you can help reduce
Constipation is very common in Australia. It affects up to 1 in 10 children and 1 in 5 adults. In addition to causing unpleasant symptoms, it may lead to complications. Constipation may also be a sign that you have a more serious underlying condition. What is constipation? Constipation is defined as having hard, dry stools
Arthritis is defined as a group of medical conditions affecting joints and nearby structures. There are 3 main types: osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis and gout. 1 Here’s the truth behind four common myths about arthritis. Myth 1 – Arthritis is an inevitable part of getting older Yes, arthritis is more likely the older you are. But
Women – Let your heart rule your head You might be surprised to know that the number one cause of death for women in Australia is heart disease. In fact, heart disease is three times more likely than breast cancer to kill women. Two important reasons why heart disease might be less recognised amongst women
The warmer, longer days of Spring can make you look forward to being outdoors more. But if you’re one of the 2 million Australians with asthma, you may need to take into account the potential impact of allergies. Asthma is a disease of the lungs’ airways, which are sensitive to triggers that cause an asthma
If you’re a parent who doesn’t like the idea of your child doing strength training, it’s time to think again. Medical research shows that it not only improves fitness, it’s good for the health of children, from primary school-age through to teenagers. Strength training for children doesn’t mean they’re like Olympic weightlifters, who do sharp
Strong advice on bone health Osteoporosis is a bone-weakening disease that affects 1.2 million Australians in their older age. However building healthy bones requires attention throughout our whole lives, beginning in childhood. What is osteoporosis? Your bones are made up of calcium, other minerals and collagen (protein). They are a living, constantly changing tissue, with