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By Tracey Hordern

Heart disease is Australia’s leading single cause of death. In Australia, 18,590 deaths were attributed to heart disease in 2017. This translates to one … Continue reading

According to the Australian Department of Health, almost half of all Australian adults will face a mental ill-health episode during their lifetime. And sadly, this … Continue reading

We answer your most commonly asked COVID-19 questions. Updated September 1.

What are the local COVID-19 vaccination rates for Ballina and Byron?

Byron Bay – postcode 2481

At … Continue reading

BY TRACEY HORDERN

While there has been some confusion around vaccine messaging, there is one thing on which most health authorities agree: our best defense against … Continue reading

A delicious patty from the Northern NSW Local Health District Health Promotion collection that can be used in a burger, as a snack, or made … Continue reading

BY TRACEY HORDERN

There is plenty of research that suggests women live longer than men, and that most women enjoy better health over their lifetime than … Continue reading

Around 1.8 million Australians have diabetes.

This includes all types of diagnosed diabetes (1.3 million known and registered) as well as silent, undiagnosed type 2 diabetes … Continue reading

With Troy Eady, Physiotherapist, First Light Healthcare

Each of us is responsible for stopping deaths and injuries on the job.While we would all agree any workplace … Continue reading