June 6 2017Do you avoid fat in your meals? Big mistake! Certain fats can actually help you slim down and boost your health. Omega-3 essential fatty acids are known for their ability to lower bad cholesterol, increase satiety, and restore hormonal function. Omega-6s are beneficial too. The only fats you should avoid are those found in pizza,...
Read more May 23 2017Take five different health magazines and you’ll find five different perspectives on good nutrition. Nowadays, it’s easy to get confused on what healthy eating looks like. For a vegan, good nutrition involves going meat free. Athletes will tell you that a balanced diet should be high in protein and complex carbs. Some experts claim that...
Read moreFebruary 13 2017Australian Healthy Weight Week (AHWW) is an initiative designed to raise awareness to Australians of the importance of achieving and maintaining a healthy weight and lifestyle. Research shows that being a healthy weight lowers your risk of chronic conditions such as Type 2 diabetes and heart disease. The places where body fat is stored can...
Read moreFebruary 2 2017Choosing a sunscreen can be tricky, especially when the market is flooded with products to compare. Here is some information to consider and get you started on finding the right product for you! We often hear people say ‘The sunscreen in my moisturiser or makeup lasts all day’. What you may not know is, this...
Read more November 21 2016Are you one of those men who only see a doctor if your arm is about to fall off?? YES? Then this post is for you! Regular health checks can help to identify signs of health issues before they become a major health problem. This also means the chances for effective treatment are greatly increased....
Read moreNovember 17 2016You may notice some interesting facial hair this month… Why? MOVEMBER! Movember is a men’s health awareness and fundraising initiative, where men are encouraged to grow a moustache for the month of November. The aim of Movember is to address some of the biggest health issues faced by men: prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health...
Read moreJune 25 2015Channel 9 has reported that 2014 was one of the worst years for Influenza in decades and this year is looking worse still. Good news! There is still time to book your Flu Vaccination or to arrange Onsite Workplace Flu Vaccinations. Please call Fiona, our Corporate Health Manager on 03 5229 5192 to book vaccinations for yourself or your employees.
Read moreJune 5 2015As beautiful as our Greater Geelong community is, it does suffer somewhat when it comes to climate. Over the course of the year, the temperature in this region typically ranges between 5 and 35 degrees Celsius. The issue with this is that it often means most people are less tempted to go outside and exercise...
Read moreMay 21 2015Keep up to date on the latest information in health with ‘Doctor’s Voice’. In this addition – Pregnancy and Immunisation, Whooping Cough, Bowel Cancer and much more. Click on the link below to download this addition! Doctors Voice May – June
Read moreApril 17 2015Join us on Thursday the 14th of May, 5.45pm at The Cottage Medical Centre, Grovedale. The session will be facilitated by our Qualified First Aid Trainer and Practice Nurse and will cover a range of emergency situations such as: CPR (baby, toddler and adults), CHOKING, TREATMENT OF BURNS, ASTHMA, DEFRIBRILATION, WHEN TO CALL 000 and much...
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