Did you know coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death in Australia? According to the Heart Foundation, cardiovascular disease – which includes heart, stroke and blood vessel diseases – accounts for 1 in 4 of all deaths and claims a victim every 12 minutes....
Have you booked in for your spring skin check? It’s that time of year again when many of us are coming out of hibernation and starting to enjoy the sunshine. As the warmer days arrive, it’s a good reminder to book in for a skin check if you are due for one. In this...
Urologists are specialists who can assist with a range of disorders of the kidneys, urinary tract, bladder and urethra. They also help with conditions affecting the male reproductive organs, such as enlarged prostate and erectile dysfunction. Here are three scenarios...
Exercise reduces cancer risk We all know that exercise is good for us, but did you know it actually reduces your risk of getting several types of cancer? Interestingly, physical activity can reduce cancer risk independently of body size – so not matter what shape...
How you could benefit from exercise physiology At Bluff Road Medical Centre, we work with a range of Allied Health professionals to offer comprehensive care for our clients in terms of their health and wellbeing. Exercise physiology falls under this banner. Exercise...
As a parent, you want to do your best to protect your child’s health and wellbeing. Part of that involves keeping on top of all of the vaccinations needed to keep them safe from serious disease. Aside from the vaccinations provided for free under the National...
