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What does a dietician do? Is health insurance what you need? Get the answers to these questions and more, to find the right health service for you and your family.

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Can a dietitian help with gut health?

Can a dietitian help with gut health?

50% of Australians experience digestive issues and 1 in 7 experience distressing gut symptoms so it’s no wonder many of us are looking to improve gut health as a way to better health.

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Dietitian vs. Nutritionist: What’s the difference?

Dietitian vs. Nutritionist: What’s the difference?

Dietitians and Nutritionists are healthcare professionals that help people with navigating food and improving their diet, with the goal of improving health and wellbeing.

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Do you really need antibiotics?
Dr. Rob McCartney
Dr. Rob McCartney

Do you really need antibiotics?

The use of antibiotics has changed the world since they were discovered early in the twentieth century, saving millions of lives and increasing life expectancies across the world.

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Health checks by age: Which checks should you be getting?
Dr. Rob McCartney
Dr. Rob McCartney

Health checks by age: Which checks should you be getting?

Health checks are a way that you and your healthcare team can assess your risk of developing a health condition before you have any symptoms.

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Vaping: Strategies and tips to give it up for good
Dr. Rob McCartney
Dr. Rob McCartney

Vaping: Strategies and tips to give it up for good

Over the past decade, vaping has skyrocketed in popularity, often marketed as an alternative to smoking.

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eScripts: What are they and how to get one?

eScripts: What are they and how to get one?

An eScript is a digital version of a paper prescription. These are safe and convenient alternatives to paper prescriptions. Paper prescriptions are still valid and accepted in pharmacies - the digital version and escript is simply an alternative.

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What to put on your annual health check up list

What to put on your annual health check up list

Staying on top of exactly when you need regular health checks can be a challenge. We spoke to Dr Jill Gamberg, GP, about which health checks you need and how often you should get them done.

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What does a dietitian do? And, how can they help you?

What does a dietitian do? And, how can they help you?

What’s the difference between a dietitian and a nutritionist? All dietitians are, by default, nutritionists, but not all nutritionists are dietitians. We explain the difference in this article.

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What is remedial massage?

What is remedial massage?

Remedial massage has been around for thousands of years. Here’s how it could benefit you.

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What is a life coach, and do I need one?

What is a life coach, and do I need one?

Feeling disconnected in life is quite common. Maybe a life coach could help you create the life you want?

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Having a blood test? Here are the answers to common questions

Having a blood test? Here are the answers to common questions

Questions about blood tests are super common, so we thought we’d answer some of them for you.

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Your post-lockdown health checklist

Your post-lockdown health checklist

Although Australians had a lot of COVID tests during 2020 and 2021, other health check-ups have declined. Here’s the lowdown.

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A doctor on your wrist? Checking your health with your watch
Dr. Nikki Stamp
Dr. Nikki Stamp

A doctor on your wrist? Checking your health with your watch

What can your smartwatch tell you about your health and is it accurate? Let's take a look.

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Are you breast aware? Breast cancer screening 101
Dr. Nikki Stamp
Dr. Nikki Stamp

Are you breast aware? Breast cancer screening 101

Here’s a run down of everything you need to know about being breast aware.

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Health advice in 2022: what to keep and what to ignore
Dr. Nikki Stamp
Dr. Nikki Stamp

Health advice in 2022: what to keep and what to ignore

When it comes to tips on being healthy there's some really great advice available. Also some that's not. Find out what advice to follow and what to leave behind.

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Rapid antigen testing for home use - but what is it?

Rapid antigen testing for home use - but what is it?

Testing yourself at home for COVID-19 without a health professional will be possible from 1 November 2021. Here's what you need to know.

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How to get a medical certificate?

How to get a medical certificate?

Getting a medical certificate has never been easier. Now, thanks to telehealth services, you can obtain a medical certificate for personal or sick leave from the comfort of your own home.

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When to see your doctor and what to look out for

When to see your doctor and what to look out for

Should I go to the doctor? Most of us have asked ourselves that question at some point in our lives. Whether it's a severe cold or flu to a newly appearing spot or mole on your body, or even a niggling pain that just won’t go away, it can be difficult to know when to actually go and see your doctor.

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Telehealth vs. Face-to-face visits

Telehealth vs. Face-to-face visits

How do you know when to use a Telehealth appointment versus a face-to-face consultation with your healthcare professional?

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What is a medical certificate?

What is a medical certificate?

A medical certificate is an ‘official’ or formal document that acknowledges an individual has had a medical examination and is generally issued by a registered doctor or other qualified medical practitioner.

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What is a Naturopath and what do they do?

What is a Naturopath and what do they do?

You may or may not have heard of one, or perhaps a friend of a friend has seen one. But do you really know what a Naturopath does?

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What is a naturopath discovery call?

What is a naturopath discovery call?

You may or may not have seen a naturopath before, so we wanted to help you understand what a naturopath does and what our free 15 minute discovery call is all about.

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What is telehealth and how does it work?

What is telehealth and how does it work?

Now with digital health services like telehealth becoming a part of everyday life, it is easier than ever to access a healthcare professional from the comfort of your own home! But, what is telehealth?

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