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Tearing Your Knees Cartilage »

Tearing Your Knees Cartilage

A famous person once said, “take care of your knees, you’ll need them a long time.” I have no idea who that person is, but either way they are wise. Knees are one of the most important parts of your body. They allow us to walk and run, and are therefore the most crucial joint [...]

Health concerns for young footballers »

Health concerns for young footballers

IMAGINE having your dream built up instantly only for it to fall away. In the recent AFL draft, only one sixth of the nominations were given the opportunity to fulfil their dream as an AFL player next year. One of the many players that missed out was Geelong Falcon Joe Dare, who was touted for a spot in the [...]

Men need to stay cool »

Men need to stay cool

MEN who work in extremely warm areas or use saunas and hot tubs for relaxation regularly have a low sperm count, therfore making it tougher to obtain pregnancy with their partners. A study has found men need to  be in cooler areas if they are to engage in a healthy production. Sperm can also be affected by [...]

Stress not good for the tummy »

Stress not good for the tummy

In our modern society stress is commonplace. Whether it’s work, relationship, friends or more than likely at the moment money worries stress levels are unfortunately incredibly high. Now Australians are being warned not to ignore the link between high stress and signs of tummy troubles,  such as poor digestion or discomfort.

Dealing with headaches »

Dealing with headaches

We can all expect to experience headaches at some stage, because they are among the most common ailments to afflict humans. There are many different causes of headaches, which explains why they are so common. Some estimates suggest about 15 per cent of the population will be taking painkillers for a headache at any one [...]