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Health Checks

Prevention is better than cure; regular health checks can help prevent problems down the track

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What to expect from wisdom tooth removal

Answering your queries about wisdom tooth extraction.

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How a heart health check can save your life

Most heart attacks and strokes are preventable

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Health checks in your 70s

Find out about the health checks you need in your 70s

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Health checks in your 60s

Find out about the health checks you need in your 60s and more.

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Health checks for teens

Here are the health checks that are important for teenagers

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Health checks in your 40s

Here are the important health checks for people in their 40s

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Health checks in your 20s

Here are the important health checks for people in their 20s

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Health checks in your 30s

Here are the important health checks for people in their 30s

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Health Checks in your 50s

Here are the important health checks for people in their 50s

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7 health checks you can book online today

Book your appointments without leaving the house

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How a breast cancer check can save your life

It’s so important to keep on top of regular breast checks

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A senior woman having her eyes tested by an optometrist

Do I need an eye test?

Is your eyesight not quite as good as it used to be?

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What to expect from a cystoscopy

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What to expect from sinus surgery

We answer some of your biggest general questions

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How to check your skin for skin cancer

A self-check can help protect you from skin cancer

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How early detection of skin cancer could save your life

Detecting skin cancer early can save your life

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What happens in a skin check by a skin specialist?

Skin checks are one of the best ways to protect yourself

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How to prepare your child for surgery

We'll help you support your child before and after surgery

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What to expect from day surgery

We speak to the experts to prepare you for your procedure

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What to expect from your first colonoscopy

We answer your most common questions about the procedure

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How a weight check can save your life

Losing weight is an important step towards a healthy future

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How a kidney health check can save your life

A kidney health check is a combination of three tests

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A woman taking her blood pressure at her kitchen bench

Your blood pressure and how to measure it from home

More than a third of Aussie adults have high blood pressure

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How a testicle cancer check can save your life

Early detection can lead to a healthier, longer life

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How a bowel cancer test can save your life

The rates of bowel cancer in the young are on the rise

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How a diabetes risk test can save your life

Learn about diabetes risk factors, diagnosis and treatment

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Why do my teeth hurt? 10 reasons why

Why your teeth might be hurting and what to do about it

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A young woman having her face examined by a skin specialist

How a skin cancer check can save your life

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How the new cervical cancer test can save your life

How the new cervical cancer test works and what it detects

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A woman having her eyes tested by an optometrist

What issues can your eye test identify?

We reveal what your eyes can say about your health

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A young girl with braces smiles at her phone while wearing headphones

8 signs your child may need braces

Sign #1: They lost baby teeth early

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I have a health concern, what do I do?

Get your health questions answered

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7 ways to overcome a fear of the dentist

Kick your dental fear to the kerb with these simple tips

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Blood pressure: What’s your number?

Have you had your blood pressure measured? Get your number!

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