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Stay Health, Stay Happy

My mother used to always say that if you were healthy, you could also be happy. As I have grown older, I have come to realise that she was completely right. Taking steps to maintain your health and visiting the doctor as soon as you feel there may be a problem is very important. I am not a medical professional myself, but having spent my life in and out of hospitals and clinics, I have learnt a thing or two about maintaining your health and working with the healthcare professionals who work so hard. I hope this blog helps you if you are unwell.

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Staying Healthy During Your Pregnancy: An Introductory Guide

Posted on 26 March 2018

Having a baby is one of the most exciting times of your life. It can cause some anxiety as you worry about how you can maintain a healthy lifestyle which will help with your baby's development and the birth. Below is an introductory guide to some of the things you can do which will help you to stay healthy during your pregnancy. Visit an obstetrician An obstetrician is a doctor who specialises in pregnancy. [Read More]

4 Services Offered By Walk-in Medical Centres

Posted on 28 December 2017

If you feel unwell, your first thought may be to attend your local hospital. However, the emergency departments of hospitals can be very busy places. In an attempt to relieve pressure on emergency care centres, the Australian health service runs a number of walk-in clinics. Walk-in medical clinics are usually based in community health centres, and as the name suggests, you do not require an appointment in order to be seen by a doctor or nurse. [Read More]

Should You Let Your Child Wear Contact Lenses?

Posted on 26 December 2017

A good number of people battling with vision problems tend to gravitate toward contact lenses over spectacles for the enhanced convenience that they offer. Thus, it is not surprising that if you have a bespectacled child, they may show some interest in switching to contact lenses too. Nevertheless, how do you know if your child is ready for contacts? Most people tend to assume that contacts are better for adults and that younger eyes will not be able to adapt to them. [Read More]

Varicose Veins—3 Things to Try before You See a Vascular Surgeon

Posted on 19 December 2017

If you're suffering from varicose veins, you're not alone. Up to 40% of people will develop this condition in their lifetime. Varicose veins afflict men and women equally, leaving many feeling self-conscious and suffering from effects such as aching, pain, swelling, and itching. Varicose veins are dilated veins that usually occur in the legs. They're due to high pressure in the veins and commonly caused by problems with the valves in the feeding veins. [Read More]