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How you can help patients like Hayley with stage IV melanoma
- July 19, 2017
- Posted by: Spotscreen
- Category: Articles
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Melanoma Patients Australia has been providing support, information and representation for Australians affected by melanoma since July 2006. MPA are currently helping patients like Hayley realise that they are not alone in their experiences with melanoma.
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Top 5 tips to shift the festive weight
- January 30, 2017
- Posted by: Spotscreen
- Category: Articles
Amongst the joys of the occasion, a new year comes with its looming hangovers, throbbing headaches, many (animals and humans alike) still recovering from exploding loud rubbish filling the skies (Any alternatives to Skyworks next year?), the optimistic resolutions and sincere declarations of health.
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Zinc Your Ink: Why tattoos should always be protected from the sun
- January 30, 2017
- Posted by: Spotscreen
- Category: Articles
If you have a tattoo, make sure you either cover it with clothing or protect it with SPF 50+ sunscreen. And I will tell you why.
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Aussie Summer Barbecuing Made Easy
- January 25, 2017
- Posted by: Spotscreen
- Category: Articles
The good old barbeque is an essential part of the Aussie lifestyle. Whether it’s the Friday get together or celebratory sausage sizzle, the barbeque is readily used in both the home and the workplace.
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Jarryd Roughead Receives The All-clear For Skin Cancer
- December 7, 2016
- Posted by: Spotscreen
- Category: News
AFL player Jarryd Roughead revealed great news yesterday on his cancer recovery.
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Top 5 tips To Avoid Gifting Yourself Extra Body Weight This Christmas
- December 5, 2016
- Posted by: Spotscreen
- Category: Articles
It is noted that on average Australia’s gain 0.8-1.5kg over the Christmas period and this weight is rarely lost post season. Enjoy the festivities but remain mindful of what you eat as it is a lot easier to put on the excess weight then it is to lose it.
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Breathe Easy with The Ultimate Shape Up
- November 1, 2016
- Posted by: Spotscreen
- Category: Articles
Healthy lungs are vital for our health. The Lung Foundation Australia estimates that 1 in 10 Australians have some form of lung disease such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases (COPD), Asthma, bronchiectasis, lung cancer, influenza and pneumonia.
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After Mack Horton’s close call with skin cancer – 6PR’s Oliver Peterson asked Karen Ong just how important this find was
- October 24, 2016
- Posted by: Spotscreen
- Category: News
6PR Drive radio host Oliver Peterson spoke with skin screening specialist and author of ‘The Number 1 Guide to Preventing Skin Cancer’ Karen Ong on Friday afternoon about Horton’s recent close call with skin cancer.
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HEADLINE VEGETABLE – Mushrooms!
- October 16, 2016
- Posted by: Spotscreen
- Category: Articles
Mushrooms are a superfood. As a matter of fact so are most other vegetables, so let’s start harnessing their supernatural powers!
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Nutrition Matters: Try for 5 this week!
- October 16, 2016
- Posted by: Spotscreen
- Category: Articles
According to new figures released by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS), Australian adults consume on average 2.7 serves of vegetables each day, rather than the 5 serves recommended by the 2013 Australian Dietary Guidelines.
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Wally the Wattle Bird
- October 3, 2016
- Posted by: Spotscreen
- Category: News
Wally the wattle bird brought much joy to the Spotscreen team the other week, after he was rescued by our nurse practitioner Mary.
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Know Your Numbers This World Heart Day
- September 29, 2016
- Posted by: Spotscreen
- Category: Articles
Cardiovascular disease, which includes heart diseases and strokes, is the world’s number one killer. Each year, it’s responsible for 17.5 million premature deaths, and by 2030 this is expected to rise to 23 million.