Geelong Medical & Health Group News

Tips To Stay Healthy On The Go

November 7 2017

If you travel on a regular basis, whether if it’s for work or pleasure, you’ll know how hard it is to stay committed to your health and fitness goals. So here are four tips to help you stay healthy while traveling: 1. Research Take the time to research places to go and eat before you arrive...


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5 Foods That Can Cause Cancer

November 6 2017

With so much noise surrounding possible causes of, it’s hard to determine what the true dangers are. The good news is that when it comes to food, there aren’t that many specific types linked to cancer. While extra weight is a problem (obesity raises the risk of a number of types of cancer), food, in general, is...


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Yummy And Healthy Sunday Recipe : Teriyaki Salmon Fillets

November 5 2017

Presentation is an important part of Japanese cuisine, so adorn your sweet glazed salmon with easy-to-make shallot curls. Image credit: Steve Brown for Australian Good Taste 0:05 Prep | 0:05 Cook | 8 Servings | Capable cooks   INGREDIENTS 55g (1/4 cup) caster sugar 60ml (1/4 cup) Fountain Soy Sauce 60ml (1/4 cup) mirin seasoning 4 (about 250g...


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15 Foods That Help You Stay Hydrated

November 4 2017

According to the old rule of thumb, you’re supposed to drink eight glasses of water per day (and some experts recommend even more). That can seem like a daunting task on some days, but here’s the catch: You don’t have to drink all that water. Roughly 20% of our daily H2O intake comes from solid foods, especially fruits...


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Lesser-Known Health Benefits Of Fibre

November 3 2017

Everybody is well-aware that fibre helps in regulating bowel movement, thus keeping constipation from striking. Did you know that fibre offers so many other health benefits than just that? Most adults do not obtain even half of the recommended daily intake of fibre. This can be saddening because there is actually an abundance of fibre-rich foods in...


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8 Surprising Signs Of Lung Cancer Even If You Aren’t A Smoker

November 2 2017

Chest pain is the most obvious sign of lung cancer, but there are plenty of other signals you should know about—even if you’ve never smoked. Lung cancer was the 5th most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia in 2013. It is estimated that it will remain the 5th most commonly diagnosed cancer in 2017. Up to...


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8 Magnesium-Rich Foods

November 1 2017

Few people are aware of the enormous role magnesium plays in our health. It’s important to nearly every function and tissue in the body, supports a healthy immune system, prevents inflammation associated with certain cancers, boosts heart health, and could even cut your risk of a heart attack. A Harvard University study found that high daily...


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Still Young But Have Arthritis? Here’s What You Can Do To Avoid It

October 31 2017

You may think that arthritis only affects the elderly. Think again. More & More Young People Are Getting Arthritis and by 2030, an estimate of 580 million people worldwide, from age 18 and older, will have been diagnosed with arthritis. How do you prevent it? Here are tips that are designed to address the underlying...


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How Climbing Stairs Can Improve Your Health

October 30 2017

Stair climbing is an excellent form of cardiovascular and muscle-toning exercise — the pounding of your heart, gasping for air, and burning sensation in the legs serve as proof! While going to the gym to get an excellent dose of fat-burning cardio and muscle-building workout is a good thing, the truth is you don’t really...


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Yummy And Healthy Sunday Recipe : Sticky Beef and Bean Stir-Fry

October 29 2017

This fast, low-fat stir-fry features lean beef mince cooked in sweet pineapple juice and oyster sauce for rich umami flavour. Photo by Jeremy Simons for Taste Magazine 0:05 Prep | 0:15 Cook | 4 Servings | Easy INGREDIENTS 3 garlic cloves, sliced 500g lean beef mince 2 tablespoons Gourmet Garden Thai Stir-in Seasoning 250ml (1 cup) pineapple juice...


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