Medicine & Tests

Obesity and its Cost on the Workforce
Chronic Pain 04 Oct 2007

Obesity and its Cost on the Workforce

Obesity is costing the Australian economy $637 million dollars each year due to indirect costs associated with increased sick leave, lower productivity, unemployment, disability, early…
Nutrition During Breastfeeding
Children's health 20 Sep 2007

Nutrition During Breastfeeding

Eating a healthy diet while breastfeeding is important because what a mother eats determines the energy, protein, nutrient and vitamin content of her breast milk.
Introduction to Nutrition
Chest 17 Sep 2007

Introduction to Nutrition

Nutrition is essential for growth and development, health and well-being. Eating a healthy diet contributes to preventing future illness and improving quality and length of…
Breastfeeding
General 06 Sep 2007

Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is the act of a mother feeding her baby by excreting milk produced from her breast which is important for the healthy growth and…
Allergies: The effect of pollution
Chest 23 Aug 2007

Allergies: The effect of pollution

Since the beginning of industrialisation, pollution has become an increasing environmental problem. In Western countries, the amount of pollution has been continuously increasing. What is…
Arthritis and Physical Activity
Bone 21 Aug 2007

Arthritis and Physical Activity

Exericse is good for people with arthritis. It increases bone and muscle strength, stimulates weight loss and reduces arthritic joint pain.
What and How Much to Eat During Pregnancy
Bowel 13 Aug 2007

What and How Much to Eat During Pregnancy

During pregnancy macronutrients provide the energy necessary for foetal growth and maintenance of the woman’s weight and essential bodily functions. These requirements therefore increase during…
Increase of Allergies in Western Society
Bowel 06 Aug 2007

Increase of Allergies in Western Society

Since the 1960s there has been a progressive increase in the incidence of allergic disease in Western countries. Even though the processes involved with allergic…
Advice About Aerobic Exercise
Children's Health 06 Aug 2007

Advice About Aerobic Exercise

Aerobic exercise for as little as 30 minutes a day improves health and life expectancy. Having a daily workout routine, including stretching, can help.