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Better Health Channel

WEBReviewed on: 14-04-2024. The Better Health Channel provides health and medical information to improve the health and wellbeing of people and the communities they live in.

Actived: 6 days ago

URL: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/

Healthy eating and diet

WEBThe Australian Guide to Healthy Eating groups the foods that should make up our daily diets into 5 major food groups. The 5 food groups are: vegetables and legumes or beans. …

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Managing your health

WEBKeep chilled foods cold at 5 °C or colder, and hot food hot at 60 °C or hotter. Wash your hands when preparing food – thoroughly wash and dry your hands when preparing food. …

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Regular health checks

WEBRegular health checks can identify any early signs of health issues. When you have a health check, your doctor will talk with you about your medical history, your family’s …

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Walking for good health

WEBAbout walking. Walking is a great way to improve or maintain your overall health. Just 30 minutes every day can increase cardiovascular fitness, strengthen bones, reduce …

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Strong relationships, strong health

WEBThe benefits of social connections and good mental health are numerous. Proven links include lower rates of anxiety and depression, higher self-esteem, greater empathy, and …

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How drugs affect your body

WEBDrugs affect the body's central nervous system. They affect how a person thinks, feels and behaves. The seven main types are depressants, psychedelics, stimulants, …

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Mental health and wellbeing

WEBMental health relates to the cognitive, social and emotional wellbeing of individuals, and their families, carers and supporters. Good mental health is a state of overall wellbeing …

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A-Z of health information

WEBThe abdominal muscles support the trunk, allow movement and hold organs in place by regulating internal abdominal pressure. Abdominal pain in adults. The type of pain felt in …

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Climate change and health

WEBClimate change is a change in the world’s weather systems that occurs over decades. Most of the recent changes in our climate have been brought about by human activity. These …

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