| Subject
| Article
| Source
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Alcohol |
One for the road
Drinking in moderation is the key to maintaining or improving your running. - SQNLDR Belinda Ball. |
Service Newspapers -
September 2005 |
Asthma |
Take a deep breath
The ADF has recently changed entry medical standards for applicants with asthma. - SQNLDR Kay Hatton |
Service Newspapers -
October 2007 |
Blood-borne Virus |
Runs in the
blood
Being diagnosed with a blood-borne virus doesn't necessarily end in discharge. - LTCOL Carmel van der Rijt |
Service Newspapers -
June 2005 |
| Bowel Cancer |
Fighting Big Killers
About 90 Australians die each week from bowel cancer — and its incidence is on the rise. - Rebecca Codey |
RAAFsafe - Autumn 2008 |
Deep Vein Thrombosis |
Don't be a
clot
Deep Vein Thrombosis is a life-threatening illness. - SQNLDR Belinda Ball |
Service Newspapers -
July 2005 |
| Dehydration |
It's hotting up
The importance of replacing lost fluids in the heat - LEUT Tracey Elliot |
Service Newspapers - December 2008 |
| Diabetes |
Diabetes
Diabetes mellitus is a significant cause of death and disability in Australia today, and with the rise in obesity levels worldwide, its prevalence is increasing. - SQNLDR Kay Wiseman |
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| Dieting |
Dieting - Fighting the Christmas Bulge
The festive season is a time to recharge our batteries and celebrate with family and friends. We quickly slip into ‘holiday mode' and normal routine goes out the window. - SQNLDR Kay Wiseman
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Exercise Risks |
Balance the
risks - Health
Minimising the risks associated with popular exercises. - SQNLDR Belinda Ball |
Service Newspapers -
June 2006 |
Flu Vaccinations |
Never too late, inoculate
Got a sore throat, the sniffles and a never-ending headache. Is it a cold or the flu? - SQNLDR Kay Hatton |
Service Newspapers - June 2006 |
| Heart Disease |
Heart Disease
Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death and disability in Australia, with men more likely to be affected than women. A 40 year old male in Australia has a 1 in 2 risk of developing coronary heart disease and female a 1 in 3 risk. - SQNLDR Kay Wiseman |
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| Heat Stress |
Heat is on
Heat stress can develop suddenly and very quickly lead to serious tissue damage and, in extreme cases, death. - Rebecca Codey |
RAAFsafe - Summer 2008 |
Irritable Bowel Syndrome |
Blase about your bowel?
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a painful disturbance in the bowel's normal rhythmic movement. - SQNLDR Kay Hatton |
Service Newspapers -
July 2008 |
Malaria |
Malaria
Malaria is an infectious disease of the blood caused by parasites which infect red blood cells and are spread by mosquitoes. |
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Mental Health |
Sources
of Health
A number of organisations within Defence are responsible for delivering mental health services. - Brian Hartigan |
Service Newspapers -
August 2007 |
Papillomavirus Vaccination Program |
Cancer Protection
If you are a woman aged 26 years or younger, you may be eligible for vaccination against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and cervical cancer under the National Human Papillomavirus Vaccination Program. |
Service Newspapers -
July 2007 |
Sexually Transmitted Diseases |
Don't blow your cover
People don't like to talk about it, but it's a fact – sexually transmitted infections remain a public-health problem. - SQNLDR Belinda Ball. |
Service Newspapers -
March 2006 |
Shoes |
If the Shoe Fits
How do you choose the best running shoe for you? - Sue Stacey and SQNLDR Belinda Ball |
Service Newspapers -
March 2006 |
Skin Cancer |
Sun is an enemy
When members are working outdoors protection from the sun is paramount. - LTCOL Bronwyn Wheeler and SQNLDR Kay Hatton |
Service Newspapers -
October 2008 |
| Skin Cancer |
Skin Cancer
With much of Australia’s population beginning to shake off the confines of winter and rediscover the joys of an outdoor lifestyle. - Rebecca Codey |
RAAFsafe - Spring 2008 |
Smoking |
How to run out
of puff
Make no butts about it, it's best to seek professional help to stub out smoking. - SQNLDR Shane Moloney |
Service Newspapers -
July 2007 |
| Snoring |
Snoring
When was the last time your partner tapped you gently on the shoulder and asked you to roll over because your snoring was keeping them awake? - SQNLDR Kay Wiseman |
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Suicide Prevention |
Suicide -
A social tragedy
Suicide is often thought of as an individual issue, an individual act, yet the links we have to others ensure the impact extends to friends, family and colleagues. - MAJ Kelly Gall |
Service Newspapers -
September 2007 |
| UV Radiation |
The Blinding Light
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation comprises invisible high energy rays from the sun that lie just beyond the blue end of the visible spectrum. |
RAAFsafe - Summer 2008 |
