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adopting a 'brain healthy' lifestyle may reduce your risk of dementia in later life.

risk factors for heart disease include smoking, diabetes, obesity, family history and age.

you can dramatically reduce your risk of early death by making a few simple lifestyle changes.

a diet low in saturated fats and high in fibre and plant food can substantially reduce your risk of developing heart disease.

the major cause of skin cancer is over exposure to ultraviolet radiation from the sun or other sources, such as solariums.

everyone can reduce their risk of having a stroke by making a few simple lifestyle changes.

heart disease affects both women and men. cardiologist cathie coleman from st vincent's hospital explains the risk factors for heart disease and what actions you can take to lower your risks.

too many children are physically, sexually and emotionally abused and when this happens, it is up to adults to speak up.

mycobacterium chimaera is a type of bacterium known as a non-tuberculous mycobacterium (ntm). there is a risk that heater cooler units (hcus) used in cardiac (heart) surgery may be contaminated with mycobacterium chimaera, and that exposure of patients to the exhaust from these units in the operating theatre may lead to the development of a serious infection up to several years post-surgery.

over 700,000 australian's are currently living with coronary heart disease. there are actions you can take to help prevent heart disease and to manage your life after a heart attack.