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News: Cancer burden weighs heavy on health report card

…preventable through taking care in the sun – it is vital for all Queenslanders to take sun safety more seriously,” Ms McMillan said. Cancer Council Queensland commended the Health Minister and Chief Health Officer on The Health of Queenslanders Report,…

News: Rise and shine: Reset your health horizon with a morning workout

…set a healthy tone for how you approach your day. Being physically active and avoiding being too sedentary is vital to optimal health and wellbeing. While the best time to exercise will largely depend on your lifestyle, most people prefer…

News: High intensity exercise improves the health of bowel cancer survivors

…of moderate and high intensity exercise on fitness and body composition in any cancer survivorship population. Menzies Foundation Professor of Allied Health Research, Professor Suzanne Chambers, said the four-week exercise program highlighted significant differences in health outcomes. “This trial is…

News: Better health is just a hop, skip, jump away for kids

Cancer Council Queensland has joined calls from public health experts to get kids off the couch and moving for their health these school holidays. Less than half of Queensland children aged five to 17 years get enough exercise, and 34…

News: New Cancer Council program set to benefit Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers

…role, knowledge and practice of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health workers in cancer care, prevention, screening, early detection and end of life care. The next program will be held in Bundaberg on October 24-25 (Impact Community Services, 106 Bargara…

News: Back to school: Cancer Council calls for kids to hop, skip, jump for better health

…focused on healthy lifestyles, including physical activity. To find out more, or register for the Healthy Educators’ Program in your region, visit cancerqld.org.au/healthy-educators-workshops or call 13 11 20. For more information or interviews, please contact: Laura McKoy, Media Manager, Cancer…

News: Cancer Network for Health Professionals

E Newsletter Edition: November 2015 This will be our final Newsletter for 2015 and on behalf of the Health Professional Education and Engagement Team thank you for your support. We look forward to working with you in 2016….

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…law, Cancer Council Queensland and the other organisers exclude all warranties or guarantees regarding the event including any warranty or guarantee that any services will be rendered with due care and skill or that any goods supplied in connection with…

News: We’re here for you this World Health Day

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…