Welcome to the WLC Medical Health Hub. Our SALAD (Short Answer, Long Answer Day) articles provide evidence-based answers to common health questions, whether you're after a quick overview or a more in-depth read.
Short answer: External stressors (work, relationships, finances, etc) can affect our hormones that regulate our hunger, resulting in us often eating calorie dense foods (sugars, fats, etc) as a quick energy source to feel better and thereby manage the stressor.
Long answer:
When we become stressed, our bodies release stress hormones including cortisol and adrenaline that in…
Short answer: A New Year’s resolution is a promise to oneself to change a habit or behaviour, in order to accomplish a personal goal, achieved through planning, simplicity, accountability and ongoing support
Long answer:
Every year, millions of people make New Year’s resolutions, hoping to spark positive change. The…
Short answer: Lymphoedema (pronounced lim-fe-dema) is a chronic inflammatory condition affecting the lymphatic system – a crucial part of the immune system – which circulates infection-fighting fluid (lymph) around the body.
Long answer:
Lymphoedema is a complex condition that is not widely understood, even within the medical and…
Short answer: By taking care of our gut and mental health in the days and weeks prior to the big festivities, we can set ourselves up to enjoy ourselves and all the indulgences that go with the festive season, giving ourselves the best chance of a quick recovery and preparation for a healthy and happy New Year.
Long answer:
This time of year is called the silly season for a reason. It is the…
Short answer: The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is a scheme of the Australian Government that funds costs associated with disability.
Long answer:
The National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is an initiative implemented by the National Disability Insurance…
Short answer: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a preventable and treatable lung disease characterised by persistent respiratory symptoms like progressive breathlessness and cough.
Long answer:
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is an umbrella term that includes a number of long-term…
Short answer: A recent Australian study has concluded that a dysfunctional gut microbiome may exacerbate some detrimental autistic behaviours but is more likely to be a consequence of, rather than the cause of autism
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There has been much written about the relationship between our gut and brain. Some research…
Short answer: Perinatal anxiety and depression are common health conditions that affect people who are expecting or have recently had a baby.
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Mums, dads and non-birth parents can all get perinatal anxiety and depression, with up to…
Short answer: Improving men's health from a physical, mental and holistic perspective is of benefit to men, their partners and families, the wider community and the economy.
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Statistically, men in Australia are more likely to die from both preventable disease and injuries…
Short answer: Osteoporosis is a chronic disease related to low bone density which leads to fragile, easily breakable bones (particularly wrists, hip and spine), but with good diet and exercise is largely preventable in the majority of cases.
Long answer:
Osteoporosis is a decrease in bone mineral density, meaning that the bones lose minerals such…
