Geelong Medical & Health Group News

Workouts To Do If You Hate Running

October 9 2017

Running isn’t for everyone. Committing to a regime of running isn’t the easiest. In winter it can be too cold or too dark. In summer it can be too hot and uncomfortable. If it rains, well there goes your slippery story. Running is also difficult exercise as it places a large demand on all of...


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Top 10 Vitamin C-Rich Foods You Should Include In Your Diet

October 7 2017

Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, is arguably the best-known immune-boosting vitamin and critical for the normal functioning of the body. It is a powerful antioxidant which helps protect cells from damage caused by free radicals that could contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease, cancers, and other diseases. As it’s a water-soluble vitamin,...


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5 Simple Tips That Can Improve Your Posture

October 6 2017

Posture is integral to your overall health as it will give you more energy, less stress, and less fatigue. Good posture involves training your body to stand, walk, sit and lie in positions where the least strain is placed on supporting muscles and ligaments during movement or weight-bearing activities. Poor posture often results to back pain,...


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Diabetes-Friendly Snacks

October 5 2017

People with diabetes on certain types of tablets or insulin may require one snack between each meal and for supper. There are lots of healthy choices that can be used as snack foods such as fruits in season. Otherwise, you can refer to the list below for snack ideas: Fruits Fresh or tinned fruit (e.g....


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7 Super-Vegetables To Improve Your Health

October 4 2017

Eating more vegetables is the single most important dietary change needed to reduce the risk of major chronic diseases such as some cancers, heart disease, and hypertension. It also means lowering energy intake, thus a lower risk of obesity, as vegetables have a very high nutrient density and are low in kilojoules. All vegetables are...


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8 Warning Signs Of Stomach Cancer

October 3 2017

Stomach cancer occurs when abnormal cells in the stomach grow in an uncontrolled way. There are two main types of stomach cancer. Gastric cancer develops in the glandular cells that line the stomach wall, whilst gastrointestinal stromal tumours are rare cancers that develop in the connective tissue in the stomach wall. Stomach cancer occurs in males and females but is...


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5 Home Remedies To Fight Sinus Infection

October 2 2017

Sinusitis is an inflammatory condition affecting the nose and paranasal sinuses. It is commonly caused by bacterial infection following a viral infection such as the common cold. Other risk factors for developing sinusitis include untreated allergies, crooked nasal anatomy, smoking, nasal polyps and overuse of decongestant nasal sprays. It is one of the most common...


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Yummy and Healthy Sunday Recipe: Baked Tandoori Chicken

October 1 2017

Photo by Eatwell101 Your Sunday dinner will be a hit with this juicy, moist and flavorful chicken! A combination of healthy and delicious Indian flavors you can enjoy right in your home. And did we mention a delightful tandoori sauce? Yum!   INGREDIENTS 2 whole chicken legs (drumsticks and thighs), or its equivalent, skinless, bone-in 1 Greek...


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Cervical Cancer 101 : What You Need To Know

September 30 2017

Every year there are about 730 new cases of cervical cancer found in Australian women. Most women with early cancer of the cervix will be cured. Even if the disease is not discovered until after it has advanced, treatment is still possible but the likelihood of a long-term cure is lower. Cervical cancer is often...


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