Knock-on effect: Why do some people bruise so easily?

2 December, 2023 . by Claire Burke

Do you bruise like a peach? You’re not alone. Experts explain what causes bruises, how they heal and why they might differ from person to person.

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Varicose veins: The risk factors and treatments you need to know

18 October, 2023 . by Claire Burke

Varicose veins are enlarged, blue or dark purple swollen veins that appear just below your skin. Here are the symptoms to look out for and what you can do to…

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What can your calcium score tell you about heart health?

16 July, 2023 . by Claire Burke

Heart disease is Australia’s biggest killer, but a calcium score can help determine your risk. Here’s what you’ll want to know.

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Five amazing health innovations that could change your life

4 May, 2023 . by Raymond Suba

From electronic wound dressings to a finger-prick blood test to detect heart attacks, the health industry is booming with trailblazing advances.

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Why do we get nose bleeds?

26 April, 2019 . by Sarah Fennell

Some 60 per cent of people have a nose bleed at least once in their lifetime. When do they become an issue and how do you manage them?

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The down low on high blood pressure

27 December, 2018 . by Sarah Fennell

Blood pressure is routinely checked by GPs, but what does it mean when it’s high or low – and what can you do it about it?

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