Walking for 30 minutes a day or more on most days of the week is a great way to improve or maintain your overall health. If you can’t manage 30 minutes a day, remember even short walks more frequently ...

Tobacco smoke contains over 70 known cancer-causing chemicals. Smoking harms nearly every organ in your body. Smoking when you are pregnant causes harm to your unborn baby. Children exposed to ...

Falls are a major cause of injury for older people. Falls include slips and trips. Falls may be an indicator of deteriorating health. Falls are preventable and injury can be minimised. Exercising can ...

Women's Health Clinics are for all women, girls and gender diverse people aged 16 years and over, living in Victoria. Referrals will be required for most services.

There are services throughout Victoria where you can access expert care, information and support on a range of women's health issues. These services are free or low-cost and available to girls, women ...

Pathology means the study of disease and its causes and progression. Pathology tests cover blood tests, and tests on urine, stools (faeces) and bodily tissues. If you’re sick, many of the decisions ...

If we regularly eat more kilojoules than our body needs, the excess will be stored as body fat. Achieving or maintaining a healthy weight is all about balancing energy we take in and energy we burn. A ...

Cortisol is a hormone made by the two adrenal glands (one is located on each kidney). Some disorders can be treated with synthetic corticosteroids. One of the main side effects of long-term treatment ...

9 health risks for boys and men and what to do about them Did you know deaths from injury and preventable diseases are more common for men than women in Australia? We’ve got some practical, expert ...

Eating disorders Mental illness and psychological distress Preventing and responding to suicide Treatment, care and support Types of mental illness and psychological distress You have the potential to ...

The right shoe can help keep your feet healthy and your body safe from injury. Shoes should cushion and support your feet, feel comfortable and fit well. Shop for shoes when your feet are at their ...

This is usually your first visit to the local Maternal and Child Health centre. At this and every other key age and stage visit, you and your nurse will discuss the growth, health and development of ...