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September is Prostate Cancer Awareness Month, led by the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. It is a timely reminder for men and their families to think about prostate health and what a conversation with a GP can offer. How common is prostate cancer? Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australian men. The Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia estimates around 79 men are diagnosed every day, with about 1 in 5 men diagnosed with prostate cancer by th

Most people only book a GP appointment once something feels wrong. A regular health check works differently. It looks for the things that do not announce themselves early, so they can be managed before they turn into something bigger. Why "feeling fine" is not the whole picture Conditions like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and early type 2 diabetes often carry no symptoms at all in their early stages. A blood pressure check, a blood test or a simple conversation with

Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death in Australia. Much of the risk comes from factors that can be identified and managed well before a heart attack or stroke occurs. Knowing your own risk is the first step. The factors that matter most Blood pressure, cholesterol, blood glucose, weight, smoking status and family history all contribute to overall cardiovascular risk. None of these tell the full story on their own. It is the combination that matters, which