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High blood pressure is often referred to as a ‘silent killer’ because most people do not feel any symptoms until it has caused considerable damage to their body. High blood pressure affects more than two million Australians and contributes to thousands of deaths every year.
Four leading health charities have called for the implementation of a national program of regular cardiovascular health checks, saying it could prevent thousands of premature deaths and ease pressure on hospitals by better identifying people at high risk of developing disease and ensuring they received the needed treatment and on-going care.
The nation’s largest independent disease prevention groups have called for immediate and serious action to control Australia’s growing weight problem following the release of new data showing 62% of Australians adults are now overweight or obese.
The South Australian State Government has announced details of a push to improve the health of young South Australians - helping mums, dads and families to eat well, move more and live longer.
Wellness programmes at the workplace are quickly becoming a necessity for businesses looking to maximise efficiencies and optimise the productivity, and health, of their employees.
The Heart Foundation is supporting calls for Australians to get their blood pressure checked in an effort to reduce their risk of cardiovascular disease.
One of the most important aspects of being healthy is to have the correct acid/alkaline level in the blood. It is often overlooked when health problems are addressed.
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