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: Heart disease is a broad term for a variety of disorders and conditions that affect the structure and function of the heart muscle.
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Heart disease is a group of conditions that includes coronary heart disease, arrhythmias, heart failure…
Short answer: Dementia is an umbrella term for a collection of symptoms that are caused by disorders affecting the brain, creating a decline in effective thinking, behaviour and the ability to perform everyday tasks.
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The most common types of dementia are Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia, Huntington’s disease, alcohol related…
Short answer: Whilst over-the-counter medications and visits to your GP may be the first port of call for sufferers of headaches and migraines, allied health practitioners can play an important role in assisting with pain management and lifestyle adjustments to prevent occurrence and frequency.
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Headaches are common, with around 15 percent of Australians taking pain-relieving medication at any given…
Short answer: The factors that can influence a person’s decision to take their own life are many, varied and complex, but commonly relate to mental health issues and/or difficult life circumstances.
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We are living in challenging times, exacerbated by the Covid 19 pandemic. According to Suicide…
Short answer: If you've had a vaginal birth – with no complications which might impact your ability to exercise – gentle exercises like walking can be started as soon as you feel up to it, but if you’ve had a caesarean or ‘difficult’ birth, it's best to wait until you feel ready and have had the ok from your doctor to do so.
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Always consult with your doctor or midwife before you start any postnatal exercise program or…
Short answer: Asthma is a lung disorder characterised by narrowing, inflammation and constriction of the airways (the tubes which carry air into the lungs) causing shortness of breath, wheezing and coughing.
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Asthma is a chronic or long-term lung condition affecting the airways that transport air into…
Short answer: Because our bones are made mostly of collagen, they are living, growing tissue, subject to disease and deterioration, and our pain may be a signal that the normal function or structure of the bones has been affected.
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Bone pain is an extreme tenderness, aching, or other discomfort in one or more bones….
Short answer: The easiest and best way is to educate yourself on safety practices and take a holistic approach to your overall health to keep your mind and body in the best possible shape.
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According to the Australian Physiotherapy Association, almost 3 in 5 serious workplace injuries involve a…
Short answer: A stroke is a serious medical emergency occurring when the supply of blood to the brain is interrupted, which prevents brain tissue from getting oxygen and nutrients, leading to the death of brain cells.
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Your brain needs a continuous supply of oxygen and nutrients from blood, supplied by your…
Short answer: Anxiety is excessive, uncontrollable and often irrational anticipation of future threats, caused by a range of physical, environmental and psychological triggers that can create a stress response out of proportion to the reality of the threat.
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Anxiety is more than just feeling stressed or worried, as these feelings are a common…
