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25.01.2022 THE MEANING BEHIND "MAN UP" - Harden up. Suck it up. Man up. Weve been telling our men this for years, but is it healthy? Suicide is now the leading cause of death for Australian men aged 15-44. And alarming new research suggests that some men choose to take their own life, rather than appear weak by asking for help. Man Up is a three-part documentary series and social awareness campaign funded by the Movember Foundation and hosted by Triple M radio personality Gus Worland. It aims to get to the bottom of the male suicide crisis, effect real social change and hopefully even save lives. Watch it here: https://au.movember.com/mens-health/man-up

25.01.2022 New cannabis cultivation and possession laws come into effect in the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) on Friday, January 31. But theyre not what most cannabis enthusiasts would be hoping for. The ACT laws are a good first step, but they contradict federal laws that make cultivation and possession of cannabis a criminal offence. And its not clear whether these federal laws will continue to be enforced in the ACT. The new laws also do little to regulate the supply of cannab...is or its seeds. Instead, cannabis legislation and regulation should be approached in a similar way to alcohol and tobacco. https://theconversation.com/act-cannabis-laws-come-into-eff

24.01.2022 Wishing all our clients and their families a Merry Xmas and Happy New Year. Stay safe everyone and please send your positive thoughts to our dedicated fire fighters up north.

24.01.2022 Our climate is becoming hotter. This is our reality. Extreme heat is already responsible for hundreds of deaths every year. Its a big environmental killer, and deaths from heatwaves in Australian cities are expected to double in the next 40 years. Those most at risk are the elderly, people with chronic illness, those living in socioeconomic disadvantage, outdoor workers, and athletes who play their sport in brutally high temperatures. But extreme heat can affect anyone at any age. So, what happens in our body during times of extreme heat? And how can it lead to fatal consequences? https://theconversation.com/health-check-how-can-extreme-he

24.01.2022 A total of $9.5 million was raised by the end of the live show, which concluded with a performance by John Farnham and Olivia Newton-John. https://www.abc.net.au//celeste-barber-opens-fire/11969960

23.01.2022 The World Health Organisation (WHO) overnight declared the coronavirus (2019-nCoV) a public health emergency of international concern, reinforcing the need for countries around the world to act decisively in the face of this epidemic. The Australian government is currently negotiating with the Chinese government to fly a portion of the 600 Australian citizens trapped in Wuhan back to Australia. The controversial plan is to quarantine the evacuees on Christmas Island, 2,600 kilometres off the coast of Western Australia, where they will remain for 14 days. https://theconversation.com/yes-theres-merit-in-quarantinin

23.01.2022 Around one in six Australian women have had an abortion by their mid-30s. These women come from all age groups and demographics: some are mothers already, while others are child-free; some are partnered, others are single. Abortion was removed from the New South Wales Crimes Act in October and is now legal in all Australian states and territories, under certain circumstances. However, many women have difficulties accessing these services, especially in rural and regional areas. This needs to change. https://theconversation.com/early-medical-abortion-is-legal

22.01.2022 This is important....STAY HOME https://www.abc.net.au//coronavirus-covid-19-mode/12084144

22.01.2022 We recently tested 467 makeup products, donated by people in the UK, for bacterial and fungal contamination and found that 90% contained potentially deadly germs. These products, which included lipstick and mascara, could pose a significant health threat. We found E coli and Staphylococci in used eyeliner and mascara. These bacteria can cause irritation and conjunctivitis (pink eye). Although the symptoms of conjunctivitis tend to be mild itchy, watery eyes in extreme cases it can lead to sight loss. And the germs causing conjunctivitis can spread to other parts of the body, which can trigger a more serious secondary infection. https://theconversation.com/deadly-bugs-found-in-nine-out-o

21.01.2022 If you live in a bushfire-prone area, youll likely have considered what you will do in the event of a bushfire. The decision, which should be made well in advance of bushfire season, is whether to stay and actively defend a well-prepared property or to leave the area while its safe to do so. The emphasis in bushfire safety is on leaving early. This is the safest option. In catastrophic fire conditions, the message from NSW Rural Fire Service is that for your survival, leaving early is the only option. https://theconversation.com/its-hard-to-breathe-and-you-can

21.01.2022 Disasters like bushfires can unmask or exacerbate domestic abuse as a result of trauma, financial hardship, unemployment and drug and alcohol abuse. https://www.abc.net.au//domestic-violence-anticip/11980112

20.01.2022 As the number of confirmed cases of the deadly coronavirus in Australia continues to grow, experts are beginning to get a greater understanding of the disease and its impact. Key points: Experts said the severity of coronavirus was wide-ranging, depending on age and medical history Early analysis suggests the virus was more likely to be fatal in people who suffered severe breathlessness The median age of people with the virus is 57-years-old... However, there are still many questions and many unknowns. And, according to the experts, if you contract the new coronavirus, you can feel anything from being "very, very, ill" to just "mildly unwell". https://www.abc.net.au//coronavirus-what-happens-/11904062 See more

20.01.2022 After reporting on the deadly 2011 Queensland flash flood disaster, I spent a year documenting accounts of heroic rescues, tragic deaths and extraordinary survival. Five years later, I returned for a follow-up study. I found some survivors had recovered, but many were far worse off. This research suggests there is a long road ahead for survivors of the current bushfire crisis. However, there are key lessons to be learned. https://theconversation.com/disaster-recovery-from-australi

20.01.2022 This is the forecast that's getting the RFS excited https://www.abc.net.au//rain-forecast-for-the-fir/11862878

20.01.2022 The apocalyptic images of Mallacoota during the New Year's Eve bushfire were broadcast across the world. It has only been a month since that terrible day, but for the town's permanent residents it is time to figure out what's next. https://www.abc.net.au//mallacoota-the-small-town/11946464

19.01.2022 TESTICULAR CANCER - At greater than 95%, the odds of survival for men with testicular cancer are better than good but for some men, long-term treatment-related side effects, mean quality of life is severely compromised. We focus on getting these predominantly young men back to living full and healthy lives. https://au.movember.com/mens-health/testicular-cancer

19.01.2022 We are now taking booking for 2020 Influenza vaccinations. Please ring our clinic to make an appointment. The clinics will start on 22 April.

18.01.2022 Bushfire smoke has now been blanketing parts of Australia for months. This week the air quality in Sydney reached new lows, reported to be 12 times hazardous levels in some parts of the city on Tuesday. Beyond being stifling and unpleasant, people are experiencing irritated eyes and breathing difficulties. Statistics emerging from hospital records show an increase in emergency hospital admissions for a range of diseases from asthma to heart disease and stroke. Well only fully understand the longer term health effects in the weeks and months to come. https://theconversation.com/from-face-masks-to-air-purifier

18.01.2022 Many firefighters will by now be exhausted, having been on the front line of Australia’s bushfire crisis for weeks or months. This bushfire season has been unrelenting, and the hottest months of summer may still lie ahead. In part, the toll is physical. The flames are high, they are intense, and they move fast. It’s hard to breathe because the air is so hot. At the same time, first responders have witnessed widespread devastation. To land and livelihoods, to people and animals. Meanwhile, grief for the death of fellow firefighters feels raw, and the risk to their own lives very real. We’re right to be concerned about firefighters’ mental health. https://theconversation.com/to-improve-firefighters-mental-

18.01.2022 How does the coronavirus actually kill you? https://www.washingtonpost.com///19/how-coronavirus-kills/

17.01.2022 Youre reading this with a cup of coffee in your hand, arent you? Coffee is the most popular drink in many parts of the world. Americans drink more coffee than soda, juice and tea combined. How popular is coffee? When news first broke that Prince Harry and Meghan were considering Canada as their new home, Canadian coffee giant Tim Hortons offered free coffee for life as an extra enticement. https://theconversation.com/the-biology-of-coffee-one-of-th

17.01.2022 Sapphire Clinic will be open tomorrow, Saturday 4th January from 9:00am to 12:30pm. Call the clinic on 6495 4700 or book online at www sapphireclinic.com.au. Everyone stay safe and vigilant.

16.01.2022 Bushfires plunder lives and landscapes in myriad ways, but they often start the same way. A bright morning suddenly turns to night. Ash flutters down from the sky, propelled ahead of the roaring fire front. An awful red glow slinks over the horizon. When I awoke in the NSW south coast town of Bermagui on the last day of 2019, I should have twigged straight away. At 8am the sky was a gruesome orange-black, the surrounding bush freakishly quiet. Our mobile phones had no signal. Outside, my car was coated in soot. We knew fires were burning more than 100km up the coast at Batemans Bay, but Bermagui had seemed a safe distance away. Suddenly, it wasnt. https://theconversation.com/making-sense-of-australias-bush

15.01.2022 Australians spend millions on herbs and supplements to protect them against colds and the flu. They dont work. But washing your hands does.

12.01.2022 The idea of growing babies outside the body has inspired novels and movies for decades. Now, research groups around the world are exploring the possibility of artificial gestation. For instance, one group successfully grew a lamb in an artificial womb for four weeks. Australian researchers have also experimented with artificial gestation for lambs and sharks. And in recent weeks, researchers in The Netherlands have received 2.9m (A$4.66m) to develop a prototype for gestating premature babies. So its important to consider some of the ethical issues this technology might bring. https://theconversation.com/we-may-one-day-grow-babies-outs

11.01.2022 Bushfire smoke can affect peoples health and it is important for everyone to reduce exposure. Take a look at the nswhealth page for everything you need to know about protecting yourself. https://www.health.nsw.gov.au//a/Pages/bushfire-smoke.aspx

11.01.2022 November is MOVEMBER month. Movember (a portmanteau of the Australian-English diminutive word for moustache, "mo", and "November") is an annual event involving the growing of moustaches during the month of November to raise awareness of men's health issues, such as Anxiety, prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's suicide. If you need help, please give us a call on 64954700 or book an appointment online at https://sapphireclinic.com.au https://au.movember.com/about/foundation

10.01.2022 Youre scrolling through your phone and transfixed by yet more images of streets reduced to burnt debris, injured wildlife, and maps showing the scale of the fires continuing to burn. On the television in the background, a woman who has lost her home breaks down, while news of another life lost flashes across the screen. You cant bear to watch anymore, but at the same time, you cant tear yourself away. Sound familiar? Weve now been confronted with these tragic images and stories for months. Even if you havent been directly affected by the bushfires, its completely normal to feel sad, helpless, and even anxious. Beyond despairing about the devastation so many Australians are facing, some of these emotions are likely to be symptoms of eco-anxiety. https://theconversation.com/youre-not-the-only-one-feeling-

08.01.2022 MEN'S HEALTH - Across the world, men die an average six years younger than women, and for reasons that are largely preventable. Which means that it doesnt have to be that way: we can all take action to live healthier, happier and longer lives. https://au.movember.com/mens-health/general

07.01.2022 Evocative images of volunteer firefighters fill our newspapers and television screens. As we look with gratitude into their ash-stained faces, we want to see a modern-day hero looking back at us. But firefighters dont want us to see heroes, because calling them heroes overstates their ability to control fires and downplays the long-term psychological impacts of fighting fires. https://theconversation.com/i-can-still-picture-the-faces-b

06.01.2022 The number of cases, and deaths from Corona Virus will be reduced if we maintain social distancing. Staying home with your family protects you, your family and the community. To reduce the spread of COVID 19 we have closed our waiting room. We offer and prefer telephone consultations; many patients will find this very convenient. These can be booked with reception as per usual consultations. For patients who need to attend in person we ask our patients to phone reception on arrival and to wait in the car, you will be called from there directly to the doctors room.

05.01.2022 Over the weekend, the stations were placed in Eden, Pambula, Tathra and Bega

04.01.2022 In the past decade, smartphones have gone from being a status item to an indispensable part of our everyday lives. And we spend a lot of time on them, around four hours a day on average. Theres an increasing body of research that shows smartphones can interfere with our sleep, productivity, mental health and impulse control. Even having a smartphone within reach can reduce available cognitive capacity. But its recently been suggested we should be more concerned with the potential for smartphones to shorten our lives by chronically raising our levels of cortisol, one of the bodys main stress hormones. https://theconversation.com/how-to-deal-with-smartphone-str

03.01.2022 You can be quite a long way from a bushfire and still have it affect your health. Bushfire smoke can travel hundreds of kilometres and it poses a range of health issues especially for those with pre-existing heart or lung conditions. And because bushfire smoke can cover large areas, including major cities, it has the potential to affect millions of people, according to Martine Dennekamp, an adjunct epidemiologist at Monash University. "Research has shown that air pollution ...from bushfires is associated with effects on the lungs and the heart," Dr Dennekamp said. "For example, research in Victoria found a link between out-of-hospital cardiac arrests in Melbourne and bushfire smoke." These cardiac arrests occurred several hundred kilometres away from where bushfires were burning in the Victorian Alps. https://www.abc.net.au//bushfire-smoke-health-man/11699894 See more

02.01.2022 Many firefighters will by now be exhausted, having been on the front line of Australias bushfire crisis for weeks or months. This bushfire season has been unrelenting, and the hottest months of summer may still lie ahead. In part, the toll is physical. The flames are high, they are intense, and they move fast. Its hard to breathe because the air is so hot. At the same time, first responders have witnessed widespread devastation. To land and livelihoods, to people and animals. Meanwhile, grief for the death of fellow firefighters feels raw, and the risk to their own lives very real. Were right to be concerned about firefighters mental health. https://theconversation.com/to-improve-firefighters-mental-

01.01.2022 Large bills are one of the main reasons people are dissatisfied with their private health insurance especially when these bills come as a surprise. Doctors charge what they like, and patients rarely have any information about what they are getting for their money. Even patients with top-level cover are left paying large and unexpected out-of-pocket costs when they use their insurance. Patients have little power to bargain with their doctors about fees and have almost no information about whether their doctor has higher or lower complication rates than other doctors. https://theconversation.com/greedy-doctors-make-private-hea

01.01.2022 It looks like there could be decent rain on the way, as a surface trough and a southerly high pressure system combine to draw tropical moisture down the east coast. https://www.abc.net.au//bom-forecasts-welcome-rai/11923864

01.01.2022 Note: This is an older article from 2018 but is very relevant in our current client. Australia has a long history of bushfire disasters. The loss of almost 70 homes in Tathra, New South Wales, and 18 homes in southwest Victoria this week has again reminded us of the risks and huge personal costs of living in a fire-prone country. The risk is increasing as fires the world over are expanding in every dimension in their timing, with extended seasons of favourable fire weather,... frequency and severity. Emergency services, communications and community support during fire disasters have become increasingly sophisticated to meet these growing challenges. An often overlooked aspect of bushfire management is post-fire risk. Many people will be returning to uncertainty. They will need to evaluate the immediate impacts on their homes and property, and the implications for their future. https://theconversation.com/after-the-firestorm-the-health- See more

01.01.2022 The World Health Organisation said this week it may be 18 months before a vaccine against the coronavirus is publicly available. Lets explore why, even with global efforts, it might take this long. https://theconversation.com/heres-why-the-who-says-a-corona