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: 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.
Long answer:
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.
Long answer:
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.
Long answer:
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.
Long answer:
Anxiety is more than just feeling stressed or worried, as these feelings are a common…
Short answer: Pain is the body's way of alerting us to potential harm or changes that may require attention. It is a complex experience involving the nervous system and brain, and can be influenced by physical, psychological and social factors. While pain often occurs following an injury or illness, sometimes there is no obvious cause. Understanding why pain occurs can help guide appropriate treatment and management.
Long answer:
Pain is something most of us experience at some point in our lives. Whether it’s…
Short answer: Diabetes is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high.
Long answer:
Blood glucose is your main source of energy and comes from the food you eat….
