Skin cancer is one of the most common cancers in Australia, and according to the Cancer Council of Australia, around two in three Australians will be diagnosed by skin cancer by age 70. There are a few different types of skin cancer, but melanoma is the most dangerous by far and is generally caused by overexposure to the sun. Shape suggests that while it is a good idea to get your skin checked by a doctor every year, you should also consider doing a full check of your own skin every three months.
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If you have a mild case of varicose veins, you might not require medical treatment. In simple terms, if the affected veins are not causing significant pain and discomfort, you can manage the condition with home remedies and prevent the escalation through lifestyle changes. However, if your veins are painful, swollen, lumpy, bulging or twisted, you will need to consult a vascular surgeon for treatment. The goals of the medical therapies are easing the symptoms, treating complications and improving the appearance.
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What is osteoporosis?
Osteoporosis is a major health threat all over the world. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, about 1 in 10 Australians aged above 50 have osteoporosis or osteopenia. This comes to about 720,000 people, going by Australian population figures in 2014/2015.
Osteoporosis is a disorder characterised by increasingly porous and brittle bones, which increases the risk of fracture. Bones become so weak and fragile even a minor bump or accident can lead to a trauma fracture.
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Few people are born with the promise of perfect dentition. As time goes by, some of their teeth may erupt in a slightly imperfect way and cause them to be out of line with their neighbours. Some people's teeth may grow incorrectly because of the absence of an adjoining tooth, which might have been removed due to decay. When you consider how challenging it may be to achieve that perfect smile, it's not surprising that people are increasingly keen to schedule a visit with an orthodontist.
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For many of us, day-to-day work no longer involves serious amounts of physical exertion. This can mean that the occasional calls to lift and move furniture when you are moving house can leave you vulnerable to physical injuries, including lower back pain, shoulder injuries and strains to the leg muscles. Here are some tips to help avoid injuries.
Stretch as much as possible
If you don't have a lot of experience lifting, it is a good idea to start slowly by lifting lighter weights and getting the smaller boxes and pieces of furniture moved first.
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