Five things to do to avoid the flu
With a lower resistance to the flu, many Australians are suffering. Follow these simple tips to improve your chances of staying healthy.
CategoriesDisease PreventionDisease Prevention
Raising awareness about chronic disease in our rural communities. Understand what diseases may be more common among rural and remote people, and how we can prevent illnesses from developing. Many articles are written by our wonderful rural doctors. They highlight important information about how to stay healthy and well.
CategoriesDisease Prevention
CategoriesDisease PreventionProtecting yourself against heart attack
Heart attack can impact everyone. Rural Doctors Foundation spoke with Dr Tony Brown about his experience.
CategoriesDisease PreventionSome killer diseases may be prevented
Many of the top killer diseases amongst Australians are potentially preventable. Research shows rural Australians have a higher incidence of diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease, as well as most cancers such as lung and bowel cancer. Lowering the risk of many of these diseases may be easier than you think.
