Joint Aches and Pains: How to Avoid Them As You Age
If you’re like most people, you don’t think much about your joints until they start causing you pain. However, your joints deserve attention long before they start causing you discomfort.
Here’s our doctor recommendations for protecting your joints as you age.
How to Know If Your Baby Has an Ear Infection or Just Teething
While ear infections and teething in babies might seem completely different concerns, the signs and symptoms can often overlap.
Learn how you can tell the difference and the best treatment for each concern.
5 Common Skin Conditions: How to Treat Them and When to See a Doctor
Did you know that there are more than 3,000 skin disorders in dermatology?
While we can’t go over each one in this blog post (we’d be here a long time!), we think it’s important to discuss some of the most common conditions, how you can treat them, and when to see a doctor.
When Is the Right Time to Have Another Baby? Your Doctors Tips
When is the best time to add another child to your family?
If you ask your family and friends, you’ll find that everyone has a different opinion. Some people will tell you to have kids close in age, while others will swear that a bigger age gap is necessary. While the decision is ultimately up to you and your partner, there are some essential things to consider when contemplating becoming pregnant once again.
Watch Your Back! Your Doctors’ Tips for Preventing Future Back Problems
An estimated one in six Australians struggle with back problems, and a whopping 70-80% will suffer from lower back pain at some point in their lives.
Back problems can take various forms and stem from numerous causes. Learn more about back problems and how to prevent them.
Your Doctors Tips for Keeping High Blood Pressure in Check
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is called the ‘silent killer’ for a good reason.
There are several lifestyle changes you can make now to reduce your blood pressure and lower your risk of heart attack and stroke. Here are our doctors’ top tips for keeping your high blood pressure in check.
Period Problems: When It’s Not Just PMS
The list of potential PMS symptoms is long and while many of them are common, some can be debilitating. Here are several potential causes of abnormal periods and what you should do about it.
Is It a Bacterial or Viral Infection? Here’s How You Can Tell
You have a sore throat and the sniffles – is it a bacterial infection or a viral infection?
Knowing the difference can lead to a faster recovery time and prevention of further complications.
Doctors Top Tips for Managing Teenage Acne
When puberty hits, most teenagers notice unsightly pimples regularly appearing on their face, shoulders, back, and chest. About 85% of teens are affected by acne to some degree.
The good news is, there’s no short supply of information on how to prevent and manage teenage acne. So here are our top tips.
5 Reasons You Might Be Struggling to Fall Pregnant
If you’re struggling to fall pregnant, you’re certainly not alone. Many couples don’t consider how long it’ll take to fall pregnant until it’s time to get down to business.
If you’ve tried the conventional methods (having frequent intercourse during your fertile window) and you’re still unable to conceive, another factor is likely at play.
Here are the most common issues…
Understanding Your Child’s Temperature (and When To See a Doctor)
One of the biggest confusions we see for parents is understanding their child's temperature - for example, what is considered a fever, when to be concerned and what to do about it?
While seeing your child's temperature rise dramatically can be quite alarming, here are the facts to ensure you feel more confident in how to manage the fever appropriately.
Everything You Need to Know About the Flu
The ‘flu’ commonly describes several symptoms that are often mistaken for the common cold or vice versa.
Yet, it’s essential to know the difference to treat the illness correctly and know when to seek medical attention.