prevention

Overcoming Trauma: How to help yourself

When life deals a tough blow, the trauma can have a resounding impact on the affected individual’s life. For those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder, therapy and unwavering support are key in paving the road to recovery.

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Reducing sugar in drinks would prevent 300,000 cases of type 2 diabetes, says study

A new study finds that by lowering sugar in sweet drinks, 1 million cases of obesity could be prevented.

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Top 5 Lifestyle Tips For Diabetes Week Australia

We look at 5 top tips for safeguarding our health and that of our loved ones during Diabetes Week Australia.

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We need to talk…

They’re the most common form of carcinomas in Australasia, yet they remain underfunded, under-researched and under discussed. MiNDFOOD looks at gastrointestinal cancers, and hears from an expert about the symptoms, how to prevent them and the work towards a cure.

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Drill and fill no more

Evidence suggests that the ‘drill and fill’ model is no longer a viable approach to oral health care.

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BRCA1 gene link to Alzheimer’s

The gene that prompted Angelina Jolie, and thousands like her, to undergo preventative surgery may change Alzheimer’s treatment forever.

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Eating your greens helps to maintain sharp mental ability

A new study reveals that warding off potential cognitive decline can be as easy as upping your green leafy vegetable intake.

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A single kiss shares 80 million bugs

A single 10-second kiss can transfer as many as 80 million bacteria, a study by Dutch scientists has found.

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Experts call for more women to screen for cervical cancer

11% of women aged between 21 and 65 have not screened for cervical cancer in the past five years, findings from the recently released federal report have shown.

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The Jolie Effect – inspiring countless women to test for breast cancer

Since going public about her double mastectomy in May last year, Angelina Jolie has reportedly caused a massive increase of women testing for breast cancer.

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Drug Action Week 2014

Over 65 per cent of parents are foggy on the facts around cannabis use and its effects according to a new national survey.

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Colonoscopy every 10 years could prevent 40% of bowel cancers

40 per cent of all bowel cancers could be prevented if people undergo regular colonoscopy screening.

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World Suicide Prevention Day: Overcoming the Stigma

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day, the theme this year is stigma: a major barrier to suicide prevention.

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The power of plant medicine: nature’s remedies

Plant medicine and the food we eat are humankind’s oldest forms of healing.

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Colds & Flu

The average Australian child gets as many as 12 colds a year, an adult gets up to four – more […]

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New technology to detect melanoma

Melanoma is a big deal in Australia and New Zealand. Australia has the highest incidence of melanoma in the world, […]

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Bowel cancer prevention

Age, genetics as well as diet and lifestyle affect the risks of developing bowel cancer. Professor Michael Findlay joins the program to discuss the benefits of early intervention and diagnosis.

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Nicotine vaccine could be breath of fresh air for smokers

Scientists are developing a nicotine vaccine that, with just one injection, will prevent the pleasure-triggering chemicals in tobacco from ever reaching the brain.

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DNA chip could prevent athletes’ heart-related deaths

A microchip test that can detect hidden heart defects in professional athletes is set to go on sale this autumn, prompted by a string sudden deaths of top flight sports stars in recent years.

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MiNDFOOD Radio: Jane Burns

Associate Professor Jane Burns is the Chief Executive Officer of the Young and Well CRC (YAW-CRC). She talks about suicide and depression prevention and shares parenting tips for the new digital and social media age.

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Salt reduction saves lives

Cutting 3g of salt from the average American’s daily diet could be as beneficial to the country’s health as reducing smoking by 50 per cent, according to researchers, MiNDFOOD reports.

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Skin Secrets: Acne

Skin Secrets: Acne

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Aroma Expert Lift Facial experience

My Aroma Expert Lift Facial at More Than Skin spa was so impressive I may have to add it to my list of regular “prevention” treatments, blog on MiNDFOOD.

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Wrinkles

While wrinkles are a normal part of ageing, 
they can be minimised through skincare, MiNDFOOD reports.

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