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Good food has been shown to support the growth of good bacteria in the gut, which helps improve mental health. Processed and refined foods, meanwhile, have been shown to contribute to mood fluctuations and chronic conditions, like diabetes.
Mental Health

Mental Health

Food Choices that Support Mental Health

Good food has been shown to support the growth of good bacteria in the gut, which helps improve mental health. Processed and refined foods, meanwhile, have been shown to contribute to mood fluctuations and chronic conditions.

A sudden death is one that is unexpected. Most sudden deaths are caused by cardiovascular diseases. It is important to understand these causes, so that you can provide effective first aid treatment, and reduce the casualty's risk of complications.
Disease

Disease

What is Sudden Death?

A sudden death is one that is unexpected. Most sudden deaths are caused by cardiovascular diseases. It is important to understand these causes, so that you can provide effective first aid treatment, and reduce the casualty's risk of serious complications.

Universal AED sign
First Aid Equipment

First Aid Equipment

Top Reasons You Need AED Training

The abbreviation for "automated external defibrillator" (AED) is "AED." Because it is automated, it will perform all of the laborious tasks for you.

During pregnancy, it is important for women to continue taking their asthma medication. Though some women feel uneasy about continuing their asthma medication during pregnancy, asthma attacks can put unborn babies at risk.
Allergy and Asthma

Allergy and Asthma

How to Manage Asthma During Pregnancy

During pregnancy, it is important for women to continue taking their asthma medication. Though some women feel uneasy about continuing their asthma medication during pregnancy, asthma attacks can put unborn babies at risk.

A trampoline is a sheet or web that is attached by cords or springs to an above ground frame that is used as a springboard to jump and land.
General Health-Related

General Health-Related

Trampoline Safety

After monkey bars, trampolines have the second largest cause of hospital-related injuries. One must seriously consider the safety risks and measures they must follow if they are going to have a trampoline at home and hope to keep their children safe.

Universal first aid signs
First Aid Training

First Aid Training

First Aid Signs from Around the World

Be First Aid prepared and educate you and your loved ones on how to ask for help in an emergency or accidental situation.

101 for treating and preventing burns and scalds
Injury

Injury

Burns & Scalds First Aid Tips

First aid 101 for treating and preventing burns and scalds, with the increased risk of these occurring as families use heaters and hot showers to warm up from the chill.

Constipation occurs when a person passes stools less frequently, and their stools become difficult to pass. It is important to know first aid for constipation, as chronic constipation can either lead to, or be a symptom of, ongoing health complications.
How-To

How-To

Constipation First Aid

Constipation occurs when a person passes stools less frequently, and their stools become difficult to pass. It is important to know first aid for constipation, as chronic constipation can either lead to, or be a symptom of, ongoing health complications.

Common pet injuries
Pets

Pets

First Aid for Pets

If your pet suffers an injury due to their inquisitive nature or becomes ill for other reasons, it is up to you to take responsibility and ensure they receive the appropriate treatment.

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious condition that can lead to heart attack, stroke, and other health problems. As such, it is important to understand how to manage your blood pressure in your day-to-day lifestyle.
Disease

Disease

Keep blood pressure under control

High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a serious condition that can lead to heart attack, stroke, and other health problems. As such, it is important to understand how to manage your blood pressure on a daily basis.

Opioids are a group of natural and synthetic compounds that have sedative and analgesic effects. They can often lead to dependence. It is important to know first aid for opioid overdoses, as casualties can stop breathing in a matter of minutes.
How-To

How-To

Opioid Overdose First Aid

Opioids are a group of natural and synthetic compounds that have sedative and analgesic effects. They can often lead to dependence. It is important to know first aid for opioid overdoses, as casualties can stop breathing in a matter of minutes.

Australian culture is geared around the Great Outdoors, as we are typically blessed with a temperate, dry climate, and we are home to a gorgeous array of native flora and fauna. However, the wild is full of potential dangers. It is important to stay safe.
General Health-Related

General Health-Related

Getting Out to The Outback

Australian culture is geared around the Great Outdoors, as we are typically blessed with a temperate, dry climate, and we are home to a gorgeous array of native flora and fauna. However, the wild is full of potential dangers. It is important to stay safe.