Virtual Medical Centre

Best Ever Hotcakes
Mother's Day comes once a year. One of the great things we can do for mums is make them a delicious breakfast. Amanda Menegazzo and Glenys Kerrins shows us the secret of simple, great pan...

Cardio Training
Cardio training is a form of exercise that makes the heart beat a little faster. This includes walking, running, football and tennis. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about the purpose of cardio trainin...

Creaming Butter and Sugar for Baking
Creaming butter and sugar sounds easy, but there are some tips for getting the best results. Amanda Menegazzo explains the effect of temperature on creaming butter, what type of sugar to use, and h...

Diet and Metabolic Syndrome
26% of Australian adults are obese. 1 in 3 Australians over the age of 25 have metabolic syndrome, a group of risk factors that can contribute to the development of cardiovascular disease and diabe...

Exercise and Activity
Being active and exercising is very important for health. Dr Joe Kosterich talks about the benefits of being fit, the three main types of exercise, and simple ways to keep to your exercise program.

Lactose Intolerance
Dairy Australia: Dietitian Maree Garside describes the symptoms of lactose intolerance, the dangers of a completely dairy-free diet, and the dairy items that lactose intolerant people can eat.

Lifestyle and High Blood Pressure
Dr Lawrie Beilin discusses ways to reduce high blood pressure through lifestyle changes.

Making Excellent Cheese Platters
How do we make a cheese platter look really good? Amanda Menegazzo shares some tips and secrets, including favourite good quality cheeses, decorative crackers, the best accompaniments to use with d...

Nutrition and bone health
More than half of Australian teenagers aren't receiving their daily calcium requirements. Professor Weaver discusses health problems associated with calcium deficiency and strategies for impro...

Obstructive Sleep Apnoea
Obstructive sleep apnoea is a serious, potentially life-threatening condition. Dr Linda Schachter talks about causes, risk factors, symptoms, potential dangers and treatment.