Teaching Healthy Habits
Health conversations for both parents and children as they start schoolThe school year brings up a variety of health issues for both parents and children. At some point every p...
Advice
Did you know your community pharmacy does more than just dispense medication? Pharmacies are Australia’s most accessible health destination, and their staff are ready and willing to give you and your loved ones health advice whenever you need it. Pharmacies are expanding the range of health services they provide to their patients and are now evolving into community health hubs. Have a read through a range of advice from community pharmacists, and see how they can improve your family’s health!
The Benefits of Your Local Pharmacy
The community pharmacy system in Australia is recognised as world-best and the expertise and knowledge of your pharmacist means healthcare is available to you in a convenient, accessib...
The Sweet Life
No carbs for you! No second helpings! You know you can’t have that!Sound familiar? Women all over Australia who care for a spouse, child or elderly parent with diabetes often fin...
Tinea
Tinea is a fungal infection of the skin which, although quite common, needs to be treated to prevent it spreading further. The best-known tinea infection is athlete’s ...
Travel First Aid Kits
First aid kits carry vital tools and equipment that might help save a life during an emergency. It is important that the contents of the kit are suitable and your community pharmacist ...
Travel Health
Australians love travelling but all too often the stories of the fun times are overshadowed by tales of sickness and illness. In fact, people getting sick on their travels is a very co...
Travelling with Children
Tips for travelling with a baby and toddler – medicines to packHave you ever looked forward to a family holiday for months only to wish you had never left home? How is it...
Urinary Tract Infections
Urinary tract infections, or UTIs as they are more commonly known, are a common medical condition which particularly affect women, babies and the elderly. In fact, UTIs are ...
Worms
Worms in humans are usually associated with children but the reality is that the most common worm, the threadworm, can affect anyone regardless of age or sex.The threadworm, sometimes ...
Your Skin
Our skin is the largest organ of our body and it is both versatile and amazingly complex. It is soft and pliable to allow us to move freely while also being tough enough to protect the...