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Safer sex and the baby boomer generation

Women in their 50s, 60s and above are particularly vulnerable to sexually transmissible infections.

Diet and exercise could prevent cancer

The Medical Journal of Australia has found that a quarter of cancers could be prevented ...

Diabetes risk too great to ignore

Learn more about diabetes. That’s the advice of a Melbourne man who, until a ...

Future Fit – Design your own exercise regime

You’ve assessed your health with the aid of the PAR-Q and now you’re ready ...

Future fit - General health concerns

Before starting any regime you must take into consideration your overall level of fitness ...

iHealth

There are many health-related apps available to you. So what makes iHealth different? Discover ...

Future fit – Getting started

You’ve finally got some time for yourself and you want to get fit. But ...

Assessing your current fitness

Before you can start exercising, you need to assess where you’re at.

Active Apps

Rachel has been surfing the App store for some health and fitness ...

Demystifying prostate cancer

One in every 11 men will develop prostate cancer by the age of 70. ...

Triple Zero Kids Challenge

An initiative of the Australian Government, the Triple Zero Kids Challenge uses interactive games to highlight which emergency service is required and when. So the next time the grandchildren want to play online, set them a worthwhile challenge. To have your kids or grandkids are online, ...

PBS to fund nicotine patches

Good news for smokers who want to give up but can’t afford the expense of the nicotine patches which can help you on your way. From February 2011, nicotine patches will be funded by the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). An estimated 70,000 Australians will be urged ...

Find a doctor

One thing that may stop people with certain conditions from travelling is being unable to find a suitable doctor. Health Engine offers a search function that can help you find a general practitioner, specialist or hospital nearest to your Australian destination. To find ...