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Vitamin D is one of the latest trendy health issues. Five years ago, nobody thought to request a Vitamin D check from their doctor, but now everybody is getting their levels checked and Medicare is creaking under the cost of providing so many tests. So what is the role of Vitamin D in the body, how do you know if you are at high- or low-risk, and should get your levels checked?
Read MoreIt's National Diabetes Week. As more and more people become affected by diabetes, it is increasingly being perceived as a common condition and the signficance of the illness can be missed. So what is all the fuss? What do you need to know about diabetes?
Read MoreBowel cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths in Australia but if detected early, up to 90% of cases can be successfully treated. There are three ways you can reduce your risk.
Read MoreAttending to certain lifestyle factors can reduce blood pressure and our risk of future disease. The usual culprits are well known to most of us - obesity, smoking, high cholesterol, stress etc. Listed below are some ideas for tackling these known hypertension risk factors, that you may not previously have considered:
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essentialGP is authored by Dr Anne Simpson, a GP working at Illawarra Family Medical Centre
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essentialGP is authored by Dr Anne Simpson, a GP working at Illawarra Family Medical Centre
essentialGP is an information resource only and should not be a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
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