Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD previously called ADD) is a neurodevelopmental condition. ADHD is NOT the same as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) but the two conditions can coexist. The brain of a patient with ADHD is wired just a little differently resulting in these patients having trouble with executive functioning. Executive Functioning is a set…
Loneliness, a pervasive emotion, can have profound effects on both mental and physical health. It is not just the feeling of being alone but the distress that comes from perceived social isolation. Prolonged loneliness can lead to depression, anxiety, and a decrease in self-esteem. Individuals may begin to withdraw further from social interactions, creating a…
Like many businesses, Manly Village Medical has experienced rising operating costs this year. In order for our practice to continue providing the excellent care you have come to expect, we will be increasing our fees as of Monday, 29th July 2024. On weekdays, we will continue to provide reduced fees for concession card holders, and…
Flu or influenza is a respiratory illness causing fever, cough, nasal congestion, headache, body aches and fatigue. It spreads when an infected person coughs or sneezes, but a person can be infectious from 24 hours before they have symptoms. Whilst most cases of flu are not severe, it can cause or worsen other health problems,…
Have you heard about mindful eating, and wonder what it involves? Learning how to practice mindful eating has a multitude of benefits. Mindful eating strategies help with those who struggle with emotional eating, stress eating, boredom eating, and even binge eating. And I’m sure everyone can relate to at least one of those. Eating mindfully…
In November 2023, a highly effective shingles vaccine named Shingrix became free for people aged 65 and over, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people aged 50 and over, and some people with severely weakened immune systems. 1 in 3 Australians will get shingles in their lifetime, and the risk increases with age. Shingles presents with…
For Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we checked in with one of our Practice nurses, Anna, for some information surrounding Ovarian Cancer and what to look out for. What are the facts? Only 31% of Australians know that ovarian cancer has the poorest survival rate of any female cancer in Australia. There is currently no screening…
It’s 2024! Now is the ideal time to refocus on your health. With so many recent celebrations, a lot of good habits may have slidden, and it’s time to renew healthy lifestyle choices. My tips for the New Year: Set realistic goals for yourself – goals define our priorities and make them more achievable. However,…
Pneumococcal Disease is an infection cause by a type of bacteria called ‘Streptocuccus pneumoniae’. There are many different strains of Streptoccus pneumoniae bacteria. While it is often associated with lung infection (pneumonia), Streptococcus pneumonia can also cause serious blood infections and infections of the brain lining (Meningitis). Vaccination is available to protect against the more…
Heart attack and stroke are some of Australia’s biggest killers. Wonderfully in medicine we have many tools available to us to help assess a patient’s risk of developing Cardiovascular Disease (i.e Angina, Heart Attack) and Stroke. All patients over the age of 45 (who are not already at high risk of developing cardiovascular disease) should…
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