Better Health Channel's 2009 online survey.
We're always interested in what works for you on our site and what doesn't and things you'd like to see added or changed. At the Better Health Channel we use your feedback to make improvements to our site based on information we gather from our online survey. In this year's survey we're interested in getting a clearer picture of you and what motivates your searches for health information online, as well as what new features and functions you might be interested in.
Take ten minutes to do our online survey and help us to stay the healthiest website in Australia. Australians who complete the survey can go in the draw for some great health prizes.
Good reasons for walking
There are many good reasons to walk. It can help you lose body fat and maintain a healthy weight. It will improve your fitness and reduce your risk of developing heart disease, Type 2 diabetes, osteoporosis and some cancers.
Try to walk briskly for at least 30 minutes each day.
Protecting children
Child protection services aim to protect children and young people from family abuse or neglect. Anyone can make a report to the Victorian Child Protection Service if they believe a child is in need of protection. Suspected abuse may be physical, emotional, sexual or involve neglect.
Hearing tests check a person's ability to hear the loudness and pitch of sounds. The results are charted on a graph (audiogram) to help pinpoint the severity and causes of hearing problems.
A heart murmur is caused by faulty blood flow within the heart. The familiar 'lub-dub' sound of the heartbeat is caused by the rhythmic closing of the heart valves. A heart murmur is an additional humming or whooshing sound, occurring between the heartbeat sounds.
Electric shock can cause injuries including burns and disturbances to heart rhythm (heart failure) that could be fatal. Always disconnect the power supply before trying to help a victim of electric shock. Be especially careful in wet areas, such as bathrooms, since water conducts electricity.
Myotherapy is a form of physical therapy used to treat or prevent soft tissue pain and restricted joint movement. The philosophy of myotherapy is founded on Western medical principles including anatomy, physiology and biomechanics.
Test your knowledge!
Women should have regular medical check-ups. These are particularly important if you have a family history of disease. Do you have regular check-ups? Are you putting your health at risk by not looking after yourself regularly? Test your risk with this quick quiz.
Become a Better Health Channel fan on facebook
The Better Health Channel now has its own page on facebook. By becoming a fan you are declaring your support for the Better Health Channel. Help spread the word about this comprehensive and free resource by introducing your friends to the Better Health Channel - Australia's Number 1 Health and Medical Information Website.
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Better Health Channel's 2009 
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