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The eye disease hitting over 50s (and six ways to prevent it)
As our bodies age, the risk of developing certain diseases increases. One of the most common in older people is Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a chronic eye disease that affects 1 in 7 Australians over the age of 50. The risk of developing AMD may be reduced if the right measures are taken.
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Astigmatism: The facts you need to know
In April 2019, a simple tweet from Unusual Facts went viral and sent the Twittersphere into a spin about the state of their eye health. The tweet showed two images side by side. In the first image, the brake lights and traffic lights were streaked; in the second image, they were not.
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Why your contact lenses might be giving you red eyes
Do your contact lenses give you red eyes? They shouldn’t be. While there is most likely a simple reason for the redness, there is also the possibility of a more serious underlying issue. If you wear contacts and are experiencing red eyes or any other unusual symptoms, book an appointment with your local eye health expert now at EyeHealth1st.com.
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Eye Health
The eye disease hitting over 50s (and six ways to prevent it)
As our bodies age, the risk of developing certain diseases increases. One of the most common in older people is Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a chronic eye disease that affects 1 in 7 Australians over the age of 50. The risk of developing AMD may be reduced if the right measures are taken.
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Gum Disease: Are You At Risk?
Do your gums bleed when you brush? Do they look puffy or feel tender? They shouldn’t. If they do, you might have gum disease. If neglected or left untreated for too long, gum disease can result in serious and permanent damage to your overall oral health. But more than that, it may also have a detrimental impact on your quality of life, causing pain, discomfort and embarrassment. So, don’t ignore the symptoms.
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Why your contact lenses might be giving you red eyes
Do your contact lenses give you red eyes? They shouldn’t be. While there is most likely a simple reason for the redness, there is also the possibility of a more serious underlying issue. If you wear contacts and are experiencing red eyes or any other unusual symptoms, book an appointment with your local eye health expert now at EyeHealth1st.com.
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Gum Disease: Are You At Risk?
Do your gums bleed when you brush? Do they look puffy or feel tender? They shouldn’t. If they do, you might have gum disease. If neglected or left untreated for too long, gum disease can result in serious and permanent damage to your overall oral health. But more than that, it may also have a detrimental impact on your quality of life, causing pain, discomfort and embarrassment. So, don’t ignore the symptoms.
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Seasonal Hay Fever: Tips to Alleviate the Symptoms
Between the months of August and May, millions of Australians stock up on tissues and antihistamines in preparation for the dreaded pollen onslaught and allergic rhinitis - AKA hay fever. Close to 3 million Australians suffer from the respiratory condition, every year forced to endure months of sneezing, wheezing, watery eyes, nasal congestion, itchy face and sinus pressure. And we haven’t even mentioned the irritability caused by poor sleep patterns and incessant discomfort.
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The eye disease hitting over 50s (and six ways to prevent it)
As our bodies age, the risk of developing certain diseases increases. One of the most common in older people is Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a chronic eye disease that affects 1 in 7 Australians over the age of 50. The risk of developing AMD may be reduced if the right measures are taken.
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Mental Health
Finding a Psychologist that's right for you
Though it’s not talked about as often as it should be, one in five Australians aged between 16 - 85 experience mental illness in any given year. While the stigma around mental health is certainly lifting and the number of services available continues to grow, for many people it’s still an extremely big hurdle to overcome to admit they’re struggling and in need of help.
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What should you do if you think you have COVID-19?
Even if you haven’t come into direct contact with someone suffering from COVID-19, if you have started to show symptoms, such as a fever, dry cough, sore throat, tiredness and trouble breathing you may have been infected, but don’t panic. The vast majority of cases recover from COVID-19 fairly quickly, and the Australian and New Zealand governments, as well as healthcare providers in both countries have set up infrastructure specifically to help COVID-19 patients.
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Everything you need to know about COVID-19
WHAT IS A NOVEL CORONAVIRUS? Coronaviruses are a family of viruses capable of making both humans and animals ill. SARS, The Bird Flu, Pig Flu and Hong Kong Flu were all different strains of coronavirus. A novel coronavirus is a new, never before seen strain. Novel coronaviruses are dangerous because we don’t have any vaccines or specific treatments for the strain.
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COVID-19 resources and information
Keeping yourself informed about the progress of the COVID-19 pandemic and the effort to slow or halt its spread is an important part of maintaining both your physical and mental health during these trying times. While there are many sources and articles around the media and Internet, finding reliable information sources is key to finding facts without sensationalism or fatalism.
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Mental Health in the Time of COVID-19
The physical health impacts of the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic are well known, as is the economic impact. Mandatory working from home, social distancing, the closure of businesses and cutting of jobs are all a tangible effect of the pandemic. Something less visible is the impact the pandemic can have on your mental health.
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The eye disease hitting over 50s (and six ways to prevent it)
As our bodies age, the risk of developing certain diseases increases. One of the most common in older people is Age-related macular degeneration (AMD), a chronic eye disease that affects 1 in 7 Australians over the age of 50. The risk of developing AMD may be reduced if the right measures are taken.
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Astigmatism: The facts you need to know
In April 2019, a simple tweet from Unusual Facts went viral and sent the Twittersphere into a spin about the state of their eye health. The tweet showed two images side by side. In the first image, the brake lights and traffic lights were streaked; in the second image, they were not.
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Why your contact lenses might be giving you red eyes
Do your contact lenses give you red eyes? They shouldn’t be. While there is most likely a simple reason for the redness, there is also the possibility of a more serious underlying issue. If you wear contacts and are experiencing red eyes or any other unusual symptoms, book an appointment with your local eye health expert now at EyeHealth1st.com.
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Diabetic eye disease – everything you need to know
Diabetes affects up to 1.7 million Australian adults and this staggering number is only set to rise in the coming years as is the prevalence of people affected by diabetic eye disease. In fact, it’s estimated that almost all those with type 1 diabetes and more than 60% of those with type 2 diabetes will develop some form of diabetic eye disease within 20 years of diagnosis.
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Gum Disease: Are You At Risk?
Do your gums bleed when you brush? Do they look puffy or feel tender? They shouldn’t. If they do, you might have gum disease. If neglected or left untreated for too long, gum disease can result in serious and permanent damage to your overall oral health. But more than that, it may also have a detrimental impact on your quality of life, causing pain, discomfort and embarrassment. So, don’t ignore the symptoms.
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Seasonal Hay Fever: Tips to Alleviate the Symptoms
Between the months of August and May, millions of Australians stock up on tissues and antihistamines in preparation for the dreaded pollen onslaught and allergic rhinitis - AKA hay fever. Close to 3 million Australians suffer from the respiratory condition, every year forced to endure months of sneezing, wheezing, watery eyes, nasal congestion, itchy face and sinus pressure. And we haven’t even mentioned the irritability caused by poor sleep patterns and incessant discomfort.
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Tips to minimise digital eye strain
Screens are a permanent fixture in our lives. From staring at our computers at work to binge-watching Netflix series on our laptops, scrolling through social media on our phone, playing Candy Crush on the iPad, even shopping online for our groceries – digital screen consumption is intertwined with our existence. As the amount of time spent in front of screens continues to rise, so too is the prevalence of digital eye strain.
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Finding a Psychologist that's right for you
Though it’s not talked about as often as it should be, one in five Australians aged between 16 - 85 experience mental illness in any given year. While the stigma around mental health is certainly lifting and the number of services available continues to grow, for many people it’s still an extremely big hurdle to overcome to admit they’re struggling and in need of help.
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Astigmatism: The facts you need to know
In April 2019, a simple tweet from Unusual Facts went viral and sent the Twittersphere into a spin about the state of their eye health. The tweet showed two images side by side. In the first image, the brake lights and traffic lights were streaked; in the second image, they were not.
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Why your contact lenses might be giving you red eyes
Do your contact lenses give you red eyes? They shouldn’t be. While there is most likely a simple reason for the redness, there is also the possibility of a more serious underlying issue. If you wear contacts and are experiencing red eyes or any other unusual symptoms, book an appointment with your local eye health expert now at EyeHealth1st.com.
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