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  1. bones, muscles and joints

    information and links to factsheets about bone disorders, osteoporosis, muscles, joint conditions, back, prevention and management.

  2. ageing - muscles bones and joints

    exercise can prevent age-related changes to muscles, bones and joints and can reverse these changes too.

  3. joints

    a joint is the part of the body where two or more bones meet to allow movement.

  4. muscles

    there are about 600 muscles in the human body

  5. bones

    the adult skeleton is made up of 206 bones, which provide the structure for our bodies

  6. abdominal muscles

    the abdominal muscles support the trunk, allow movement and hold organs in place by regulating internal abdominal pressure.

  7. alcohol and drugs - dependence and addiction

    asking for help when you first suspect you have an alcohol or drug problem is important. if you think you have an addiction, speak to your local doctor or phone directline.

  8. cultural and linguistic diversity and hospital

    people from all backgrounds can benefit from language and cultural support in victoria’s health system.

  9. duncan and breanna, father and daughter, melbourne

    duncan started experiencing severe depression in his early thirties. when he was hospitalised following a suicide attempt, his daughter breanna became his carer.

  10. epilepsy and aging

    people over 65 years of age have the highest incidence of epilepsy of any age, accounting for almost a quarter of cases of new onset epilepsy.

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