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betterhealth.vic.gov.au Department of Health
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  1. Sweat

    Sweat's main function is to control body temperature.

  2. Heart disease - enlarged heart

    An enlarged heart isn't a condition in itself, but a symptom of an underlying problem that is causing the heart to work harder than normal.

  3. Absent periods – amenorrhoea

    Some women are more at risk of amenorrhoea (the absence of periods) because of emotional stress or changes in weight.

  4. Assessments and evaluations for mental illness treatment

    Your local doctor can conduct an initial mental health assessment and may refer you to a counsellor, psychologist or psychiatrist depending on your needs.

  5. Fluid retention (oedema)

    Fluid retention (oedema) occurs when fluid isn't removed from the body tissues, including the skin. Causes include the body's reaction to hot weather, a high salt intake and menstrual cycle hormones.

  6. Anaemia

    When a person is anaemic, the red blood cells have to work harder to get oxygen around the body.

  7. Vitamin B

    The 8 B-group vitamins are essential for various functions within the body.

  8. Nails - fingernail and toenail problems

    Our fingernails grow about three times faster than our toenails.

  9. Immune system explained

    The immune system remembers every germ it has ever overcome.

  10. Osteoporosis

    A healthy, calcium-rich diet and regular physical activity throughout life can help prevent osteoporosis.

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