“Prostate check” – two words that can be a cause of concern for men as they anticipate this process. But here’s something to consider… Prostate cancer is the most common cancer affecting Australian men (after non-melanoma skin cancer).
MENOPAUSE – THERE, WE SAID IT! The word menopause is one of those words whispered between women worldwide and often seen as a taboo subject that is spoken with embarrassment and hesitancy, but it doesn’t have…
Active Medical have experienced and independent doctors consulting from their rooms that offer Shared Maternity Care, giving women the option to consult with their local doctor throughout their pregnancy for care. GP Dr Sirisha Moparthi is a female doctor…
Diabetes is the epidemic of the 21st Century. Statistics show that, 280 Australians develop this condition every day, making diabetes the fastest growing condition in Australia. “The term ‘diabetes’ covers a range of conditions where the glucose (sugar) in the…
MeasureUp will work together with your doctor to focus on prevention and treatment of Osteoporosis. A bone density scan can determine if you have Osteoporosis or are at risk of developing it. What is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis Australia states “Osteoporosis is…
During Spring GPs see an increase in patients needing help with allergies brought on by airborne allergens that can trigger Asthma. Changes in weather conditions including thunderstorms, wind, dust and pollen in the air can trigger asthma, a condition…
Shorter days, gloomy weather forecasts and cold temperatures affect more than what we choose to wear each day – it can also play havoc with how we feel. The Winter Blues is a common name for experiencing a low mood…
If you are Asthmatic it is important to have an Asthma Action Plan. This was an initiative started by the National Asthma Council to help people control their symptoms better. The idea behind the plan is to put in…
Though a general fitness regime is good for you, pelvic floor exercises are particularly beneficial in helping improve bladder and bowel control, and can reduce or stop leakage of urine and bowel motions. Like other muscles, the pelvic floor…
What is Influenza? Influenza “The Flu” is a disease caused by the Influenza virus and is transmitted by droplet infection from person to person, most commonly through coughing and sneezing. Symptoms include; sneezing, coughing, high fever, headache, body aches…
