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News: Is the Size of Your Plate Putting Your Health at Risk?

…But hold five – do you even know how big your plates, cups and bowls are? Do you even care? Why should it matter?! Katie Clift tells all in her latest article in Style Magazines – read more at stylemagazines.com.au!…

News: One in three screen eating a swipe for bad health

New research shows one in three Queenslanders eat a meal in front of an electronic device every day, prompting an urgent health warning from Cancer Council Queensland. Cancer Council’s Everyday Health Survey found more than half of all Queenslanders eat…

News: New data: more than 8 out of 10 childhood cancer survivors struggle with health problems later in life

…their families for many years after treatment, and can sometimes even worsen over time.” The research also found no consistent model of care3. “Childhood cancer survivors usually transition back to the care of their GP, who may not be experienced…

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: How’s your everyday health?

…many cancers, boost your immune system, increase energy, and improve concentration, to name a few benefits. Up to a third of all cancers are preventable through healthy lifestyle choices including eating healthy, maintaining a healthy weight and being active. To…

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…

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: 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: 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: 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…