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- Physical activity for seniors – staying active during summer (video)
Physical Activity and Fitness Trainer - Sherri Bourne shares a few easy and low-impact ways for seniors to stay healthy over the summer months.
- Happy families
It might be valuable to occasionally evaluate the dynamics of your family to ensure that everyone is as happy as they could be.
- Soft drinks, juice and sweet drinks – limit intake
Consumption of drinks containing added sugar is associated with weight gain, reduced bone strength and tooth erosion and decay.
- Partying safely – tips for parents
With a few simple plans in place, a good time can be had by all at a teenage party – even the parents.
- Sprains and strains
It is important to get the correct treatment for a sprain or strain as soon as possible after the injury to help you recover quickly.
- Bites and stings – first aid
If you are bitten or stung by an insect or animal, apply first aid and seek medical treatment as soon as possible.
- Healthy eating and diet
Healthy eating information including major food groups, daily serve guidelines by age and what to include in a healthy diet.
- Food safety for summer celebrations (video)
In the hot weather there is a higher risk of food poisoning but if you follow some simple rules when you prepare, handle and store food it will significantly reduce your risk of getting sick.
- First aid kits
Your first aid kit should be organised, properly stocked and available at all times.
- Overseas travel – health tips
The most common travel-related illnesses are gastrointestinal diseases from poorly prepared foods or untreated water.