Working up a sweat may help prevent dementia
Diet, exercise and social engagement can improve your health and quality of life.
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Community Health
Health resources for our multicultural women
Women from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds now have access to user friendly resources on cervical screening and other health issues.
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‘Walk for Life” buddies pay tribute to lost leader
The Hills Community Health Centre (HCHC) Heart Foundation Walking group have been hitting the pavements around Castle Hill twice a week for more than 16 years.
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Swat the mozzies this school break
People planning to enjoy the great outdoors these school holidays should take extra care against mosquito bites to prevent catching any serious diseases.
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Measles alert: two cases in infants
NSW Health is again advising people to be alert for signs and symptoms of measles following the diagnosis of two infants too young to be vaccinated, who probably acquired the infection from recent cases in Sydney.
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Is gambling a problem for someone you love?
Research has found that individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are at higher risk of problem gambling – and Australia is one of the most multicultural societies in the world.
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Flu hitches ride home with NSW travellers
Pregnant women are being reminded to get their free flu shot following an unusually high number of influenza cases this
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Decade of success for life-saving breast test
On average more than 200 women each week are tested at this popular location.
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New measles alert for NSW residents
A ninth case of measles has been detected in NSW after an infant acquired the infection while in South East Asia.
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More medical help to boost music party safety
Revellers will see an increased medical presence at music festivals this long weekend and more explicit messaging, as new harm reduction measures are rolled out.
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