Young men are most at risk of testicular cancer. Police, firefighters & paramedics ‘too headstrong’ to get checked.
Testicular cancer is most common among men aged 18 to 39. It’s a cancer that men aren’t…
Yes, the flu and pneumonia are serious. Emergency workers risk coming in contact with this top 10 cause of death.
There are seemingly ‘common’ infections that are detrimental to the elderly. Although n…
Yes, ladies, menopause can begin in the 40’s. And how to cope, working shifts.
Hot flushes, mood changes, menstrual changes and having trouble concentrating are synonymous with m…
Why first responders need to prepare for, and protect against, COPD
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) isn’t the first health issue that springs to min…
Why breast cancer comes onto the health radar at 40 (and what this means for emergency workers)
Cancer Australia predicts over 19,500 breast cancer diagnoses this year. This figure has risen from…
When chronic pain affects the people who protect our community
Society says 40 is the new 30. But your body disagrees. It just doesn’t perform as well as it…
The relationship between neurological conditions, substance disorders & high-stress emergency work
The burden of brain disorders cost the Australian economy more than heart disease, cancer, and resp…
It’s no surprise that eyesight worsens as you age. It happens gradually, but there’s on…
It might surprise you that men in their 20s need to be screened the most.[1] Those with severe slee…
Our eyes are one of the most fragile organs in the body. We know that over time, as we age, our vis…
Stroke is one of Australia’s leading causes of disability and death. More than 80% of strokes…
Dementia Australia has released figures detailing a 68% increase in the disease over the past decad…
Hearing loss becomes significant in our 50s, but studies show we don’t want to admit it. It a…
Osteoarthritis isn’t the first condition people expect to see in a ‘health issues at 40…
When we think of alcoholism, a young and healthy 20-something emergency service worker doesn’…
Obesity is a lot more serious than just carrying extra ‘holiday weight.’ It’s the…
Suicide is the leading cause of death, for people aged 20 to 34. More than 75% of mental health iss…
Menopause happens in stages. Perimenopause is the precursor to the ‘main show’ which, f…
The chance of being diagnosed with lung cancer by 85 is 1/13 for men, and 1/21 for women. It’…
Cervical cancer is most frequently diagnosed in women over 30. Each year, about 850 Australian wome…
The rate of head injuries caused by falls has nearly doubled over the past 10 years. Numbers from t…
Over 15,000 Australians were diagnosed with a melanoma skin cancer in 2019. We have the highest rat…
Fatigue and burnout have almost been normalised over the past few years. ‘You’re tired?…
Suicide is the leading cause of death for people aged 25 to 44 years.[1] It’s a major cause f…
Stress and poor diet are intrinsically linked. The emergency services lifestyle makes maintaining a…
Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and one in four people diagnose…
Blood pressure tests are a routine part of GP visits. But this check-up shouldn’t be taken li…
Cardiac issues were once referred to as an ‘old man’s disease.’ But neither…
Sadly, miscarriages are more common than you think. In Australia, it happens to one in four couples…
While depression isn’t an illness isolated to the 40s, it’s a decade to invest in your…
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Just like the famous breakfast cereal, our joints are capable of making all kinds of distinctive sn…
Can you think of a career that’s requires more physical activity and responsibility than a po…
Mental health issues and suicide rates of our young doctors in Australia are now at an all-ti…
If you’ve ever had a loved one pass away, you’ll know that depth of sadness. Nothing ca…
Nurses deal with all types of patients. And in the early stages, they often don’t know…
There are not many jobs out there that save lives every day. But doctors, nurses, firefighters, lif…
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The sweats. The recall. The insomnia. That accident. As an emergency services worker or v…
Firefighters are at a greater risk of suffering from heart attacks, one new study reveals…
It pays to look beyond the big brands in insurance!
When it comes to health insurance, the…
Shift work, overtime and missing events are unavoidable aspects of emergency services work for fire…
Paramedics face unique mental health challenges, like no other job. While the line of work can be e…
Holding hoses for hours, carrying stretchers, and balancing people on surfboards all involve great…
Staying alert at all hours of the night is part of our job. We need to think on our feet, respond q…
When you’re on the go, it’s hard to resist thinking about food in the same way –…
A WORD FROM OUR CEO, SCOTT WILLIAMS
18 February 2019
One of the most remarkable and sys…