Diet and Lifestyle

What is anaphylaxis? Anaphylaxis is sometimes life threatening and is always a medical emergency. It is the worst kind of allergic reaction. It usually happens 20 minutes to 2 hours after contact with a food, insect or medicine. Often a person is already allergic to the thing they have an...

Benefits of exercise It can sometimes seem too hard to exercise, with time, money, tiredness and other factors getting in the way. However, reminding ourselves of the benefits of exercise can help keep us motivated.

It is important to eat well and keep physically active. You can find helpful resources to guide you towards eating a healthier diet and doing physical activity on this page. 

How can I maintain my health behaviours? Sometimes getting the motivation to change our lifestyle is easy but actually making that change and sticking with it can be almost impossible. However, there are some simple strategies we can use to help us maintain healthy behaviour change.

What is a condition related to obesity? Obesity can affect a person’s overall health and wellbeing. People with a body mass index of more than 25 are at greater risk of developing a number of related medical conditions. Obesity can also increase the symptoms of these health conditions. Speak to...

What is planning to lose weight? Being overweight or obese can have an impact on your health, but even small amounts of weight loss can make a difference. In fact, losing just five to 10 per cent of your body weight helps to improve your health. If you’re concerned about...

What is quitting smoking? Smoking is the greatest cause of preventable illness and death in Australia. Around two-thirds of long-term smokers die ahead of their time because they smoke. There are more than 7,000 different chemical compounds in tobacco smoke. Seventy of those compounds are known to cause cancer. If...

What is vitamin D deficiency in children? Vitamin D deficiency is common. If your child has a vitamin D deficiency it means they do not have enough vitamin D in their body. Vitamin D helps our bodies absorb calcium for healthy bone growth. In children, a vitamin D deficiency can...