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Coping with stress

Stress is a natural response to the body experiencing a threat or excessive demand. The reasons people get stressed vary with issues arising from relationships, work, health, family and financial pressures. It could be moving house, losing a loved one, starting a new job, or worrying about a deadline… they all can have an effect on us in different ways.

Interestingly enough, stress in itself isn't necessarily harmful. A little bit can actually help motivate you to achieve goals and ambitions. It’s when you’re under too much stress that your health can suffer. Thankfully, there are a number of simple steps you can take to help manage stress and stressful situations. The first step is to recognise the signs of stress.

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Coping with stress

Get to know more about your headache

Nearly all of us have suffered from a headache at some point. However, the headache you experience may not be the same as someone else’s. That’s because there are several different kinds, each having its own pattern of pain and cause. Here is some information about four different types are headaches.
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Five myths about headaches to watch out for

Throbbing, distracting, annoying – almost all of us at some time have had to put up with a headache. From tension and cluster headaches to migraines, each one is different. Uncovering these five widely held myths can help us understand them better.
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know more about headache

Wisdom Teeth Pain

Just when we think the growing pains are over, we’re gifted one last surprise. Wisdom teeth are the last teeth to grow. However, some of us have wisdom teeth that come in at angles or crowd the jaw. This can be quite painful and some people have their wisdom teeth removed as a result.
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wisdom tooth pain

Preventing and Relieving Cold & Flu

As we head into the middle of the year, the cold, wintery chill begins and along with that comes the sniffles and sneezes of cold and flu season. In this article, we will look at a few different things you can do to help keep yourself, your family and everyone around you protected and relieved through these cold winter months and all year round.
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treating cold and flu

Osteoarthritis of the Knee: Symptoms, Causes & Management

In a healthy knee joint, cartilage between your thigh and shin bones acts as a ‘shock absorber’ to help your knee move smoothly. Knee osteoarthritis occurs when this cartilage and other structures become damaged, causing pain, stiffness, and swelling in your knee.
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Osteoarthritis Causes & Symptoms

What is osteoarthritis? Osteoarthritis (OA) is a chronic (long-term) condition that affects the joints in your body. It occurs when cartilage—the shock-absorbing material that covers the ends of your bones—breaks down. This causes your bones to rub together, resulting in pain, stiffness, inflammation, and sometimes the growth of bony spurs in the joint. Osteoarthritis affects over 2 million Australians and can affect people of all ages. However, it is more common in older people—affecting about 1 in 5 Australians over 45 years of age and 1 in 3 over 75 years. Osteoarthritis is more common in women (1 in 10) than in men (1 in 16). Osteoarthritis can affect any joint in your body, including your spine, but most commonly affects knees, hips, and hands. There is currently no cure for osteoarthritis, but there are many ways that you can effectively manage your symptoms, relieve your pain, and maintain mobility.
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Osteoarthritis cause

The Pain of Headache Pain

Headaches are one of the most common causes of pain, with most people experiencing a headache at least once in their life. Just because they are common, doesn’t mean we shouldn’t take them seriously. Headaches don’t just cause pain for some people, they can also cause financial burden through lost work and productivity. That can add up to more than just a pain in the head.
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Finding Knee Pain Relief

The knee is a complex joint that connects the thigh bone (femur) to the shin bone (tibia) at the kneecap (patella). A thick layer of cartilage (called the meniscus) acts as a ‘shock absorber’ between these bones. The knee joint is held together by connective tissue called ligaments and surrounded by a tough capsule filled with lubricating fluid. It is attached to the thigh and calf muscles with tendons. Knee pain affects around 25% of adults and can limit your knee function and mobility. The most common causes of knee pain are injuries to the meniscus, tendons, or ligaments, and knee osteoarthritis.
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knee pain

Sprains and strains are a common injury

If you’ve ever exercised or played sport, chances are you’ve had a strain or sprain at some time or another. Sprains and strains are commonly seen injuries, particularly in those who play sports, but they can also occur during everyday activities like lifting or overuse at work or at home. Although they share similar symptoms like pain, swelling and bruising, strains and sprains are different conditions because they affect different structures in the body: Strains are caused by damage to muscles or tendons. A tendon is a band of connective tissue that joins a muscle to a bone. Sprains, however, are caused by damage to ligaments. These are the bands of connective tissue that join bones together in a joint.
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sprained ankle

Top 5 Cold & Flu Myths

When you have colds and flu, chances are that people around you will have some handy advice. Out of all these many stories connected with both colds and flu, who gets it, how we get it, what we should or shouldn't do to avoid it, and so on – it can be difficult to separate fact from fiction. But let's take a look at some of the common cold and flu myths, to see exactly what's true, and what is not! We encourage you to practice good hygiene and physical distancing to help slow the spread of germs. If you are experiencing symptoms of fever, coughing, sore throat or shortness of breath, you should seek medical advice from a doctor (including pathology testing) and stay at home. Where any conflict may arise between the Department of Health’s advice and any information on this website, please follow advice from the Department of Health’s health alerts.
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The Myths about Colds and Flu

A sprained ankle can impact your life!

You may have sprained an ankle tripping up the stairs. Or hurt it while exercising at the gym. Regardless, the result is the same. It can really disrupt your day. Typical signs of a sprained ankle include swelling, pain and limited movement, otherwise known as the signs of inflammation. These symptoms are to be expected, but what may surprise you is they’re all part of the body’s natural defence system. So, what’s happening to your sprain and why does it hurt that much?
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sprained ankle

Fever: How to reduce your temperature

The normal body temperature is generally around 37oC, although this can vary slightly from person to person, and it may be affected by factors like time of day, the weather, how much you’re running around or the type and amount of clothing worn.1 Fever is when your body temperature rises above 38°C.1 A fever is often a sign your body is fighting some kind of underlying illness and is often a symptom of infection. Both bacterial and viral infections can cause fever.1 While fever symptoms can leave you feeling pretty miserable, a low-grade fever (a temperature of 38–39°C) is usually no cause for alarm.1,2 Most of the time fever will get better within a few days, and often can be managed at home.1
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Causes of headache

Most of us know what a headache feels like. In fact, 95% of people have had a headache at some point.* For most people, headache isn’t serious and doesn’t last too long, however some people can experience more severe headaches. Read on to learn about how pain receptors and headaches work, as well as the common causes of headache and ways you can manage them.
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Is Poor Posture Causing Your Back Pain?

“Sit up straight!” “Stop slouching” Many will have heard those two lines before whether it came from your teacher or parents growing up, or your human resources manager at work. But posture is more than just sitting up straight. Posture refers to the relative arrangement of the parts of the body, whether you’re sitting, standing, or lying down. A healthy spine has three natural curves that form an S-shape. Good posture helps to maintain these curves to keeps bones and joints in the correct alignment so that muscles are being used properly. When the muscles and skeleton are aligned, they protect the body against injury. So, it’s very important to keep the many intricate structures in the back and spine healthy.
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The Importance of Posture

How pain works: 3 things to know

We all experience pain at some point, and whether you have an aching back, sore muscles or a stiff neck, the pain can be unpleasant. The upside is that pain plays an important role as part of the body’s defence system – it’s your body’s way of alerting you to injury and encouraging protection from further damage. Despite its protective role, pain can be disruptive – as well as impacting on everyday activities it can also affect your sleep. Understanding how pain works may help you find effective ways to manage and relieve your pain.1 Here are three key things to know about pain.
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Joint Pain

Joint pain is a common complaint, particularly affecting us as we get older. If your joints have been affected by an injury or condition, it can cause aches and pains that affect your ability to move around normally. Our joints contain many nerves that carry pain signals when damaged. Whether your joint pain is mildly annoying or is getting in the way of your daily activities, there are ways to find relief.
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Why your Joints Can Be a Pain

Common Causes of aches and Pains

Whether you’re 18 or 80, most of us have experienced aches and pains. It can be clear where some of them come from, like back pain and period pain. However, sometimes we get aches and pains that don’t seem to have an obvious source. Learning more about what causes common aches and pains can help you deal with them.
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Common Causes of Aches and Pains

How to Relieve Cold and Flu Symptoms

When cold and flu season strikes, sore throats, runny noses, sinus headaches and cold and flu aches and pains can leave you feeling less than your best. Unfortunately, most of us will catch a cold at some time.1 That’s because it’s one of the most common illnesses, affecting adults 2-4 times a year and children as many as 5-10 times a year.*2 Cold and flu symptoms can make your work or school day feel miserable. While there’s no cure for the common cold, there are things you can do to help relieve your symptoms.3 *Healthdirect - Colds
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cold and flu season

Shoulder Pain

The shoulder is a complex and mobile structure that consists of 2 main joints: one where the upper arm bone meets the shoulder blade (glenohumeral joint) and the other where the top of the shoulder blade meets the collarbone (acromioclavicular joint). Normal movement of the shoulder joints depend on support and stability provided by tendons, ligament, and muscles. Shoulder pain is relatively common and can have many causes. In younger people, shoulder pain is more commonly caused by an accident or injury; in older people, shoulder pain is often related to the wear and tear in the shoulder joint and rotator cuff that occurs with ageing.
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shoulder pain

Migraines in Adults: Symptoms, Causes and Relief

Although migraines are common, they are quite unlike other types of headache. Unless you have personally experienced one, it can be difficult to understand what makes them so different. Migraines can have a significant impact on the daily lives of sufferers. Here is some useful advice on how to spot migraines, plus a few helpful tips and ways to cope when they strike.
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Migraine causes

How To Immunise Your Children for the Cold and Flu Season

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How To Immunise Your Children for the Cold and Flu Season

Sinus Headache & Pressure

Sometimes when you’re ill with an infection, you may experience headaches or pressure around your face – this is known as a sinus headache. Sinus pain and pressure can occur when you have a cold or allergies, and make you feel unwell.1 There are different types of headaches, so it’s good to know the difference between a sinus headache and other headaches like migraine headaches.2 The main feature of a sinus headache is inflammation of the sinuses, which often occurs when you have an infection or allergy, so it is commonly associated with symptoms like a runny nose. 1 Read on to learn more about sinus headaches, including how to determine if you have one and how you can find relief.
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Sinus headache

Migraines: signs, symptoms and relief

Although migraines are common, they are quite unlike any other type of headache. Unless you have personally experienced one, it can be difficult to understand what makes them so different. Migraines can have a significant impact on the daily lives of sufferers. Here is some useful advice on how to spot migraines, plus a few helpful tips and ways to cope when they strike.
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Migraines in Adults

How to Find Relief from Muscle Pain

You know the feeling - you’ve overdone it, and now you have pain in muscles you didn’t even know you had. You’re not alone. General muscle pain is common, and can affect almost any part of your body, from your neck and shoulders down to your legs and feet.


Muscle pain can develop almost anywhere in your body, including your back, neck, shoulders, legs and abdomen.

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