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Differences Between Cold and Flu
5 Differences Between Cold and Flu

June 7, 2022

Virus

Here in Australia, cold and flu season is well and truly upon us. Though the common cold and the flu have many similarities, there are some key differences to look out for to guide your treatment and recovery.

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Three Reasons for First Aid
Three Reasons for First Aid Training

September 16, 2013

First Aid Training

Many people undertake first aid training as a requirement of their job. However, first aid training can provide numerous benefits to people outside of the workplace. First aid training can help you spot hazards and save lives.

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Debunking 4 common myths about AEDs

February 2, 2021

First Aid Equipment

Without intervention, a victim of cardiac arrest can be brain-dead within 4 to 6 minutes and dead in 10 minutes. Intervention with an AED has improved the odds of survival by an astounding 600 per cent.

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5 Ways to Improve Bone Health

May 27, 2022

General Health-Related

Bone health refers to the strength and structural integrity of your bones. There are a number of actions you can take now and into the future to ensure your bones are as healthy as can be.

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The Benefits of Running

May 31, 2022

General Health-Related

GPs across Australia and the UK are now prescribing a free, volunteer-led running event known as Parkrun as a treatment for their patients, as running can provide numerous benefits to a person's physical and emotional wellbeing.

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The Heimlich Manoeuvre

May 31, 2022

General Health-Related

The Heimlich manoeuvre is a type of abdominal thrust that was first described in 1974 as a technique for treating choking casualties. Though it has a rich history in America, the Heimlich Manoeuvre is not accepted here in Australia.

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Soft Tissue Injuries

May 31, 2022

Injury

A soft tissue injury is when a muscle, tendon, or ligament experiences trauma, such as overstretching or tearing, which causes pain, swelling, and other symptoms.

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Australia Wide First Aid & Brisbane Roar

November 21, 2013

General Health-Related

Australia Wide First Aid is pleased to be supporting an organisation that seeks excellence and is involved in the community on all levels

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What is Monkeypox and Should you be Worried?

May 23, 2022

Virus

Monkeypox is a rare condition that is caused by the monkeypox virus. Its symptoms include fever, headache, and skin lesions. Cases of monkeypox have now been detected in Australia and across several European countries.

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Winter First Aid Tips for Asthma Sufferers

June 5, 2020

Allergy and Asthma

Winter is also the season for the flu, as well as colds and other infections of the respiratory system, which are known to exacerbate the symptoms experienced by asthmatics.

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Grateful for Lifesaving First Aid Training

December 9, 2013

First Aid Training

The family of a man who stopped breathing have more good reasons to celebrate this Christmas after he was revived by Poolwerx Joondalup employee Ian Hughes and paramedics.

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Reduce Your Risk of Diabetes

November 13, 2013

General Health-Related

Eating healthy can help reduce your chance of developing Type 2 Diabetes, a chronic condition wherein the body loses the capacity to produce enough insulin to maintain healthy blood glucose levels. Try the following recipe to start getting your health on track.

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