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October 30, 2015
During November each year, Movember is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on thousands of men’s faces in Australia and around the world. The aim of which is to raise awareness for men’s health. Did you know? Men have the second highest incidence of illness in Australia, after Aboriginal people Each hour, five men die from conditions that are potentially preventable Men live on average six years less than women. More than 48,000 Australian men a year succumb to diseases that may have been prevented by a simple trip to the doctor Men’s conditions are often complicated by the fact that […]
October 9, 2015
Panaceum Rehab Centre Newsletter October 2015 UPCOMING EVENTS Sunday 8 November – Max’s / Maxine’s Challenge Finishes Saturday 28 November – Gym Xmas Party@ 4pm onwards Bring a healthy plate and sensible shoes – invitations to follow Fitness / Personal Training Updates with Donna Class Movements: Circuit Training Low Impact has been moved from Wednesday morning to Monday morning commencing 5am. The outdoor area is now operational and have we have received great feedback on the space. Come and join one of Donna’s classes or book in for an Outdoor PT session. Any summer loving plants for […]
July 14, 2015
National Diabetes Week is a key event across Australia dedicated to raising awareness within the community about the prevalence and impact of diabetes. Did you know….. 1 Australian is diagnosed with diabetes every 50 minutes At least 30% of all hospital beds in WA are taken up by people with diabetes complications More than 124, 000 West Australians are currently living with diabetes and roughly the same number of people are believed to be living with undiagnosed diabetes. It is estimated that nearly 4 out of every 10 public hospital beds in WA are occupied by patients experiencing a complication […]
March 27, 2015
Each year, on the 2nd April we are encouraged to ‘go blue for Autism’ to create awareness about Autism and to raise some much needed funds. Autism is a lifelong disorder that currently affects approximately one in 100 children in Australia. Children with Autism find it difficult to process information which can have a significant impact on their lives and the lives of those around them. Children with Autism often need assistance with understanding language, communicating, interacting with others, play and completing daily tasks. For more information about Autism, please visit www.autism.org.au This year the Panaceum Group will be […]
February 27, 2015
The population of Geraldton is so lucky to have weather that allows almost all-year-round outdoor activities on water and land. With plenty of picturesque places to visit, activities to do and beaches nearby, there is no reason to stay inside! As with many other things in life, we have learned to use protective measures to keep risks at bay so that our fun is not spoiled by a rude awakening. Let’s be honest, who wants to enjoy a nice day at the beach and suffer for days with painful sun-burn and blistering scaly skin? Sun exposure, however, does something else […]
January 19, 2015
Dr J Keith Figueiredo MBBS (WA), FRACGP FACRRM DA DRANZCOG Good health is one of our greatest assets. We really miss it when we don’t have it. As we grow older, inevitably our bodies will deteriorate, and things do start to go wrong. Like any machine, we need to look after it and maintain it regularly. The following is some general advice, which may vary depending on your individual circumstance. We’ve all heard that prevention is better than cure. That’s so true. We can prevent a lot of chronic problems, by doing such simple things as: Exercising 240 minutes a […]
