Health experts will today launch an Australian-first research study to understand national patterns in cancer incidence, survival and screening practices based on where people live. The Atlas of Cancer in Australia will, for the first time, allow health agencies, policy makers and the community to understand the location and resource requirements for the most common…

Listen back to our 8 April #livewellbewell radio show! Finder.com.au explains the benefits of credit card rewards, tweens2teen chats the difference between punishment and consequences, South City Bulletin shares recipes for healthy meals in a jar & we chat new research showing four out of five Aussies don’t eat enough fruit and veg. Listen to…

Queenslanders have stepped up the call for a smoke free state – and their voices have been widely heard. An overwhelming majority of submissions to a State Government review supported the creation of powers by which body corporates can ban smoking in units and apartments. The strength of the submissions encouraged me, in my newly…

Only 79 per cent of 15-year-old girls in Brisbane’s inner city have been fully vaccinated against the human papillomavirus, new figures show. The latest AIHW report, released last week, shows the percentage of girls, and for the first time, boys, aged 15 who have been fully immunised against the human papillomavirus (HPV). The report provided…

When we think about health, the first things that come to mind are usually diet and exercise. However, wellbeing is about more than just your body and what goes into it. A healthy mind is also key to health and happiness. This World Health Day, I urge you to take some time to think about…

Cancer Council is calling on Queenslanders to stock up on limited edition polka dot mugs, aprons, tea towels and tongs in preparation for Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea this May, helping join the dots for all Queenslanders affected by cancer. This year marks the 24th year of Australia’s Biggest Morning Tea nationally, with more than 5500…

Listen back to our 1 April #livewellbewell radio show! Little Miss Organised helps us turn unwanted clutter around the house into cash, Women’s Health Magazine chats the benefits of virtual reality for mind and body, Sally Thibault addresses cyclone trauma – and we prepare to fundraise for Ipswich Relay For Life. Tune in! Listen to…