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My Health Record
My Health Record: Control your health information securely, in one place July, 2019 My Health Record is an online summary of your key health information. When you have a My Health Record, your health information can be viewed securely online, from anywhere at any time. The Australian Digital Health Agency have put together a range…
TGA ALERT – Endone 5mg tablets
30 JULY 2019 DEPT OF HEALTH, THERAPEUTIC GOODS ADMINISTRATION TGA: Endone 5 mg tablets – Consumers & health professionals are advised that Aspen Pharma, is undertaking product defect correction for one batch of Endone 5 mg tablets  Consumers and health professionals are advised that Aspen Pharma, in consultation with the TGA, is undertaking a…
Be wise about the medicine you take
The ninth annual Be Medicinewise Week is encouraging Australians to get to know the language of medicines. Medicines are part of most people’s lives with arthritis. Which is why, having access to, understanding and asking the right questions about medicines is key to getting the most out of them safely. How can you learn the…
Exercise for Osteoporosis
This Exercise of the Month targets individuals living with Osteoporosis. Even though these exercises are tailored towards addressing that condition, they can still be performed by anyone and are equally as beneficial to those living with arthritis. Osteoporosis leads to more fragile, and brittle bones due to low bone mass density, where when coupled with…
Your Weight & Arthritis
Does weight affect arthritis? The simple answer is yes. Extra body weight increases the stress on many joints, particularly the knees, hips and lower back. There is also a clear link between being overweight and an increased risk of developing osteoarthritis. If you are overweight, losing weight will decrease the stress on your joints, which in…
Tips for Managing your Housework
We know that with arthritis, your joints are weaker and less stable and you may experience ongoing pain and fatigue as part of your condition – doing your housework can certainly be challenging! As soon as you find out you have arthritis, it is important to start looking after your joints. Small changes in the way…
Bicep Curls
The exercise of this month focuses on working this particular muscle group so you can develop stronger arms for your daily functional activities such as carrying, lifting and moving objects. Bicep curls isolate the body movement of elbow flexion, or rather bending of the arm at the elbow. It targets the specific muscles located at…
Busting the Myths of Arthritis
This World Arthritis Day, Arthritis NSW is busting the many myths about arthritis. We receive a lot of feedback that friends, family and the wider community don’t understand arthritis as a chronic condition and its impact on people’s lives. We have busted a myth each day on the lead up to World Arthritis Day, 12…
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