Hey there Guys. Today is the World Health Organisation's mental health day. Given the deadly nature of depression and that depression is very common I thought today is a chance to review the most common symptoms of depression. In Australia about one in five people will suffer with depression during any one year. Sadly the symptoms of depression is often ignored with many … [Read more...] about Could It Be Depression? The Symptoms Of Depression
Can Erectile Dysfunction be a Predictor of a Heart Attack?
Hey there Guys. Today I was hit by the headline "Healthy Heart = Healthy Hard-on" from Men's Health magazine. While normally I take their articles with a grain of salt they do actually make an important point, one I want to talk about. Can erectile dysfunction be a predictor for a heart attack? By far one of the most common reasons I see guys in the 40-50 age bracket is to … [Read more...] about Can Erectile Dysfunction be a Predictor of a Heart Attack?
A Quick Guide To Salmonella After The Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter Recall
Currently Trader Joe's is recalling batches of peanut butter after the FDA issued an expanded product recall. This was started after more people have fallen ill after peanut butter was found to be tainted with Salmonella, a bacteria that can cause severe diarrhoea. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3kaLfyDgCA Thankfully Salmonella usually only causes a transient illness, … [Read more...] about A Quick Guide To Salmonella After The Trader Joe’s Peanut Butter Recall
Simple Tips To Manage A Sprained Ankle
By far one of the most common reasons to attend the emergency department is for a sprained ankle. Today I wanted to share two tips that will help save you time waiting in the emergency department and get you back on your feet as fast as possible. Is the ankle broken or is it just a sprain? After a bad ankle twist the main reason people head to the emergency department is for … [Read more...] about Simple Tips To Manage A Sprained Ankle
Being Thin Does Not Equal Healthy
Hey there Guys. Despite popular belief, thin does not equal healthy. Today I came across an amazing video of Jennifer Livingston, a female news presenter, who had been the recipient of the following nasty email simply because the author felt her weight was promoting poor health to the viewers: ... Surely you don't consider yourself a suitable example for this community's … [Read more...] about Being Thin Does Not Equal Healthy