With Dry July upon us, we thought now was a good time to have a chat about alcohol, how our drinking habits may have changed as a result of the...
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We are now able to prescribe anti-viral treatments for people at high risk of severe illness from either Covid-19 or influenza, but many eligible people are missing out on these...
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Covid Winter Dose With waning immunity and high rates of community transmission, it is now recommended that everyone aged 65 and older have a winter (4th) dose of a covid...
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Are you aged 45 or over and haven’t been diagnosed with heart disease? Do you know your risk of having a heart attack or stroke in the next 5 years?...
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The human body was designed to move. It’s no coincidence that the rate of heart disease and stroke have increased significantly as we’ve gradually become less active with the introduction...
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There seems to have been a lot of conflicting advice recently about the role cholesterol plays in the risk of heart disease and stroke, as well as the role diet...
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Influenza With Covid vaccination still front and centre of Australia’s response to the pandemic, it’s easy to forget about our annual flu vaccine. The last 2 years have disrupted the...
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As summer ends and we head into autumn, we thought this was a good time to reflect on the last 2 years here at General Practice Cremorne as we have...
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Summer is here and the days are getting longer. As we start to spend more time outdoors and make holiday plans, it’s worth sparing a thought for our skin. Australia...
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Over 1 million Australians have osteoporosis, with 2 in 3 people over the age of 50 with either osteoporosis or low bone density, putting them at increased risk of significant...
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We continue to offer both the Astra Zeneca vaccine (Vaxzevria) and the Pfizer vaccine (Comirnarty) to eligible people. Our vaccine clinics recommence in early December including booster or third doses...
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At the time of writing, the Covid stay-at-home orders in Sydney have lifted for the fully vaccinated and restrictions are easing further as NSW achieves better than expected vaccination rates...
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We’ve been having a chat to some of our team about their top tips for staying healthy over the festive period and into the new year. We spoke with practice...
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There are 2 things we need for mental health: personal autonomy - the ability to make our own decisions about our lives with some certainty and predictability social connection –...
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During the first Covid lockdown in Australia last year and the extended one in Victoria over the winter of 2020, many health experts noticed a worrying trend. People were putting...
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18 months into this pandemic with its unpredictability and uncertainty, many of us are experiencing what’s being called pandemic brain, or brain fog. The most common symptoms are forgetfulness and...
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We thought it might be helpful to have a chat to some of our team members about how they have been managing during this tough time and see what suggestions...
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Bowel cancer will affect 1 in 13 Australians during their lifetime with over 15,000 of us diagnosed each year. June is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month and the good news is...
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If you or your child have asthma, you’ll know that the cooler weather can be a trigger for asthma symptoms, either due to the viruses doing the rounds or even...
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With winter now upon us and a global pandemic dominating the news, it seems we are being bombarded with tips on how to boost our immune systems to better ward...
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