Message from the VMC Medical Spokesperson
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Welcome to this fortnight's edition of Heath eNews!
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Last month Michelle Obama and Carla Sarkozy teamed up to promote AIDS treatment and awareness putting sexual health back into prominence. The thing about sexual health is that is really quite simple. There are some basic points to be aware of to keep yourself safe. The key is to apply these simple principles- read on to learn more.
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Yours in good health,
Dr Joe Kosterich
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Risky behaviour |
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Risky sexual activity reported in kids as young as 12
Researchers report that a small percentage of kids as young as age 12 are engaging in risky sexual behaviours...
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The cold hard truth |
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Weight change? Yes we can!
Are you sick of watching sensationalised news programs, featuring the clichéd collages of overweight Australians with chiko rolls in their hands...
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Swine flu stress |
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Nearly half of Americans concerned they or their family may get sick from swine flu
Following the declaration of a public health emergency due to the new H1N1 virus, also known as swine flu, the Harvard School of Public Health conducted a poll...
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Pelvic pain |
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Pelvic pain as prevalent in teens as older males
A research team has found that a painful pelvic affliction associated with adult men occurs as frequently in adolescent boys...
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Stopping wrinkles |
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Antioxidant found in berries prevents UV skin damage that leads to wrinkles
Ellagic acid is an antioxidant found in numerous fruits, vegetables and nuts, especially raspberries, strawberries, cranberries and pomegranates...
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Excess hair |
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Excess hair growth in women may indicate medical problem
Hirsutism involves the growth of coarse hair in females in a male-like pattern. It is a distressing condition that affects 5–15% of women...
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Kids and food |
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Early exposure to different flavours helps kids develop taste for variety of foods
"Ew." It's a word many parents hear when they serve a meal to their child. But before getting frustrated, parents should know...
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Medicating thieves |
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Suppressing the compulsion to steal
If a drug took the fun out of stealing, would it reduce crime? A recent study suggests that this may be so...
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Fruit Salad Yo-Pops
Fruit Salad and Yogurt Icy Poles
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Ingredients
125g strawberries, hulled
1 medium banana, peeled and chopped
200g canned fruit salad in natural juice, drained, 2 tablespoons juice reserved
1 mango, peeled and chopped
250g Australian reduced-fat natural yogurt
12 icy pole sticks
Method
1. Process strawberries with 2 teaspoons water in a blender until smooth. Remove and reserve.
2. Place remaining ingredients in blender and process until smooth.
3. Layer tablespoons of fruit salad puree with teaspoons of strawberry puree in icy pole moulds until full. Insert icy pole sticks and freeze until firm.
Nutrients analysis per serve
Kilojoules: 308
Fat (g): 0.8
Saturated Fat (g): 0.5
Fibre (g): 1.1
Sodium (mg): 24
No added sugar
Tip
Fresh mango can be substituted with 1 cup frozen mango, canned peaches, apricots or passionfruit.
Tip for adults
Add a little mint to the pureed strawberries
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