With Queensland in the grips of sweltering conditions and high UV levels, it’s more important than ever to Slip, Slop, Slap, Seek and Slide. But despite the majority of people being aware of sunscreen’s importance, many are putting their health at risk by thoughtlessly slopping on the product – or neglecting its use altogether. Recent…

Around 2.3 million Queensland adults headed into the New Year overweight or obese, increasing their risk of developing chronic diseases, including some cancers. Today, Cancer Council Queensland will sort fact from fiction to help Queenslanders set New Year’s resolutions to slim down and achieve better health in 2018. Research shows being overweight and obese contributes…

The only person wearing a coat of red this Christmas should be Santa. Cancer Council Queensland is warning Queenslanders to avoid the Christmas sizzle next week as UV levels and temperatures heat up. Temperatures in some parts of the state will reach the high 30’s, with UV levels hitting 11 or more. Cancer Council Queensland…

Christmas is upon us and it’s time to talk turkey about how to have a healthier, happier festive season! With gatherings and celebrations aplenty, temptation to indulge is greater and failing to plan for a healthy holiday can lead to overeating, extensive sedentary behavior and weight gain. According to Nutrition Australia, the average Aussie gains…

More than half of Australian adults are inactive or participate in low levels of physical activity, contributing significantly to the burden of bowel, uterine and breast cancer. A new Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report, Impact of physical inactivity as a risk factor for chronic conditions, showed that physical inactivity was responsible for 16…

More than 15,000 volunteers lending a hand at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games can step outside in confidence, knowing their skin will be protected from the sun. Cancer Council Queensland has been working with the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games Corporation (GOLDOC) to develop sun safe guidelines* to make sure volunteer uniforms are sun…

Around three quarters of adults in Queensland are still exposed to second-hand smoke in public places on a weekly basis despite the state’s extensive smoking laws, a new study has found. Cancer Council Queensland, Heart Foundation Queensland and Asthma Australia’s Smoke-free Places Survey found that 76 per cent of people reported being exposed to second-hand…

Warm, sunny days are perfect for heading outdoors and having fun, but with extreme heat sure to hit Queensland this summer, it’s time to start considering how you will get active safely and consistently. Exercising in hot or humid conditions can put extra stress on your body and lead to dehydration and heat illness. While…

Cancer Council Queensland CEO Ms Chris McMillan calls on Queenslanders to take stock of their vegetable intake and Try For 5 this National Nutrition Week. Are you eating enough vegetables? If you answered “no”, you’re not alone. As many as 93 per cent of Queensland adults are not eating the recommended five servings a day.…

With tomorrow marking the last day of term three at schools across the State, Cancer Council Queensland is urging families to head into holidays the SunSmart way. On average around 56 per cent of adults and 64 per cent of children are sunburnt on an annual basis[1], increasing the risk of skin cancer later in…