in 2017, Events, Prevention, Risks.
New research has found healthy eating has become one of the top three trends in eating out, reaching an all-time high with popularity among nearly 80 per cent of consumers. According to the latest Eating Out in Australia report, released by The Intermedia Group, healthy eating has increased by nearly 15 per cent in the…
in 2017, Support, Walk for Women's Cancers, Women’s cancers.
Janet Kake has been diagnosed with breast cancer not once, but three times. The Eumundi local, 53, was first diagnosed with cancer at only 33-years-old, with her most recent reoccurrence just three years ago. “The first time I was diagnosed, I only went to see the doctor because I had a pain under my arm…
in 2017, Prevention, Risks.
The cold and windy days of winter can sometimes discourage us from getting the physical activity we need to stay healthy. Despite the chill, it’s vitally important for Queenslanders to keep warm and stay well with physical activity. Physical activity for all seasons is particularly important for our kids, to ensure optimum wellbeing and provide…
in 2017, Prevention, Working Together.
Hundreds of teachers across the state are set to benefit from a new program targeting teachers’ health. The program, developed jointly by Cancer Council Queensland and TUH, will be rolled out from September, focussing on cancer prevention and healthy living. Cancer Council Queensland CEO Ms Chris McMillan said Queensland teachers deserved every encouragement to care…
in 2017, Prevention.
Three kilos off the average Queenslander is all it could take to help lighten the state’s burgeoning overweight and obesity crisis, according to an Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) study. Research from the AIHW Australian Burden of Disease Study, showed that 14 per cent of the total disease burden could be avoided if…
Cancer Council Queensland has called for renewed discussion on economic interventions to help overcome the obesity epidemic, following the release of new research by Bond University finding that many Queenslanders routinely choose junk foods because they are cheaper than healthy choices. Cancer Council Queensland CEO Ms Chris McMillan said ongoing research and cooperation across sectors…
Leading global skin cancer experts will today launch Queensland’s first Centre for Research Excellence for the Study of Naevi, to improve the early detection of melanoma. The Centre will be a collaboration between the University of Queensland, Cancer Council Queensland, Queensland University of Technology, QIMR Berghofer Medical Research Institute and the University of Sydney, based…
New figures show 95 per cent of Queensland children don’t eat enough fruits and vegetables, putting their short and long term health at serious risk. The latest results from the Australian Bureau of Statistic’s National Health Survey show only 4.3 per cent of children aged two to 18 years eat the recommended amount of fruits…
Cancer Council has launched the latest edition of its nationally accredited guide to help parents talk to their children about cancer – from breaking the news of a diagnosis, to coping with life after treatment. Talking to Kids About Cancer is a national resource, designed to help parents talk with children of various ages about…
Listen back to our April 16 show! We chat how food affects your mood, dancing for health, Footprints for Brain Cancer, raising emotionally resilient kids & downsizing effectively. Special guests include Women’s Health Magazine, Sally Thibault, She Brisbane and Little Miss Organised. Listen to the latest Live Well, Be Well radio podcast with Katie Clift…
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