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News: Takeaways tip the scales towards poor health

…reported in the findings from Queensland Health’s latest Self-Reported Health Status Survey. Cancer Council Queensland has warned our unhealthy habits will increase the incidence of chronic diseases, including cancer. Spokesperson Katie Clift said Queenslanders needed to cut down on the…

News: Cancer Council Queensland marks World Mental Health Day with free information sessions

…and maintaining mental health’ will focus on ways people affected by cancer can prioritise their mental health and implement coping mechanisms into their daily lives. Cancer Council Queensland’s psychologist Dr Keely Gordon-King will be the key speaker at the information…

News: Cancer Council tweaks typical morning tea for health!

…active and maintain a healthy weight. “It’s important that we find ways of encouraging one another to work towards a healthy weight, limiting sedentary behaviour and boosting health and happiness through physical activity and a healthy diet,” Ms Clift said….

Everyday Health Survey

About the Everyday health Surveys Cancer Council Queensland’s Everyday Health Surveys are designed to give Queenslanders a voice and engage them in a conversation about the health issues that affect all members of the community. We use results from the…

News: Letter to the Editor: Australia’s Health 2016

…support services. The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare’s Australia’s Health 2016 found cancer contributed to the most deaths nationally in 2013, the latest figures available. This report is a reminder of the significant impact cancer has on our community…

News: Increase in teenagers’ screen use a new threat to long-term health

…two hours of screen time per day on weekends also increased, from 83 to 89 per cent. Chair of Cancer Council Australia’s Public Health Committee, Craig Sinclair, said the increase in screen use threatened to undermine any modest benefit from…

News: Letter to the Editor – Take charge of your health and a cancer free future

…their health and raise funds for Cancer Council. To those taking part – we’re cheering you on! Whether you run 100km, or walk 30km throughout March, every step brings us closer to a cancer free future. Funds raised through the…

News: Fast Food Home Delivery a Drawback for Community Health

…and potentially influencing the future lifestyle choices of our children and young people. “We need to do better at helping Queenslanders make the healthy choice the easy choice. “The introduction of fast food home delivery is detrimental to a healthy…

News: Kip Wightman speaks up this Men’s Health Week as a Cancer Council Queensland ambassador

…updated its men’s health resources. Get informed or join Kip in sharing your health journey at cancerqld.org.au/menshealthweek. ENDS About Men’s Health Men’s Health Week provides a platform for challenging and debating key issues in men’s health and to raise the…