Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world, with millions of people relying on it for a daily energy boost. While there has been some controversy about the health benefits of coffee, recent studies have shown that there are indeed some benefits to drinking this delicious drink. It is also just a great …
A fascinating, often forgotten about hormone for men is testosterone. It seems to be a test that is often missed in general health checks. There might be some embarrassment from the male, not wanting to ask, combined with the GP who might not click that this hormone could be playing a role. Whatever the case, …
Key points to note: This health check is fully Medicare funded. All patients between 45-49 years of age, with a risk factor for chronic disease such as heart disease. This can include almost anything including family history, previous smoking risk, high blood pressure, raised cholesterol or sugars, being overweight for example. We invite you to …
45 to 49 year old Health Checks have started at The Garden! Read More »
Child and Adolescent Mental Health Conference: Anxiety in Children – What is All the Worry About- Presented by Dr Andrew Leech from Andrew Leech on Vimeo.
Kids have evolving tastebuds from a very young age. Infants have around 30,000 tastebuds spread throughout their mouths. By the time we hit adulthood, only about a third of these remain. So eating is an intense experience for children. Children are tasting food with higher intensity and flavour than adults. As part of evolution, they …
Five tips for finding a kids friendly GP! We now live in a world where knowledge is everywhere, where many parenting or health questions can be answered within a few seconds online. Up to 40% of us use Google as our only source of health information. It is not unusual for a parent to come …
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a condition that affects a young child’s behaviour and learning. Children with ADHD often have difficulty concentrating and may be easily distracted. School reports might describe a child that ‘daydreams’ and tunes out during lessons. They can also be impulsive and overactive or fidgety. It is important to recognise …
Anxiety might just be the fastest growing childhood mental health issue in Australia. Several universities researching child behaviour estimate that between 8-22% of children now experience anxiety more intensely and more often than their peers. To date, GPs are the most used service provider when it comes to mental health of children. Feeling anxious, stressed, …
