Mental Wellbeing
Understanding anxiety: what your body is trying to tell you
Anxiety is more than worry — it's a physical response. Here's what's happening, and when to seek support.
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Mental Wellbeing
Depression vs low mood: how your GP tells the difference
Everyone has tough weeks. But when does it become something worth bringing to a GP? A practical guide.
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Mental Wellbeing
What is a Mental Health Treatment Plan — and do you need one?
Your GP can prepare an MHTP that gives you access to Medicare-rebated psychology sessions. Here's how it works.
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Diabetes
Type 2 diabetes: what your blood sugar results actually mean
HbA1c, fasting glucose, postprandial readings — decoded in plain language so you can have a better conversation with your GP.
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Diabetes
Prediabetes: the window where lifestyle makes the biggest difference
Prediabetes is reversible for many people. Here's what the evidence says about diet, movement, and the role of your GP.
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Diabetes
The annual diabetes review: what your GP should be checking
If you have type 2 diabetes, there's a checklist of tests and assessments you should have every year. Are you getting them?
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Men's Health
The 10 things every man should ask his GP before 50
Most serious conditions in men are preventable — if caught early. Here's the checklist that rarely gets discussed in a standard consult.
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Men's Health
Low energy in men: is it your lifestyle, your hormones, or something else?
Fatigue is one of the most common complaints men bring to the GP — and one of the most misunderstood. Here's how we approach it.
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Men's Health
Prostate health: what the PSA test can and can't tell you
PSA testing is nuanced. Here's an honest look at who should consider it, what the numbers mean, and why the conversation matters.
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Preventive Health
Your 40s health checklist: what to ask your GP now
Your 40s are when many risk factors first become detectable. Here's what a proactive GP should be looking at — and why.
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Preventive Health
Cardiovascular risk: how your GP calculates your number
It's not just about cholesterol. Blood pressure, age, smoking, diabetes, family history — here's how they combine into a single risk score.
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Preventive Health
Adult immunisations in Australia: what you might be missing
Vaccines aren't just for children. Here's what the Australian immunisation schedule recommends for adults — by age and risk factor.
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Weight Management
Why willpower isn't the problem: the biology of weight
Weight management is more complex than calories in versus calories out. Here's what the science actually says about why it's hard.
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Weight Management
What a structured weight management plan actually looks like in general practice
Medication gets the headlines, but a good plan starts with assessment, goals, and lifestyle foundations. Here's how a GP approaches it.
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Weight Management
Muscle, metabolism and movement: the underrated side of weight management
Strength training does more than build muscle — it changes how your body handles energy. Here's why resistance exercise belongs in every weight management plan.
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Skin Health
How often should you have a skin check in Australia?
Australia has one of the highest rates of skin cancer in the world. Here's how to work out the right interval for you, based on your risk factors.
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Skin Health
The ABCDE guide to spotting a suspicious mole
Asymmetry, border, colour, diameter, evolution — the classic criteria explained, with the caveats your GP would add.
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Skin Health
What happens during a GP skin check — and why dermoscopy matters
A thorough skin check is more than a visual scan. Here's what a GP with dermoscopy training is actually looking for.
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Chronic Disease
Blood pressure: the silent readings that matter more than the one at your appointment
White-coat hypertension is real. Here's how home monitoring gives your GP a much clearer picture — and why it changes management decisions.
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Chronic Disease
Managing multiple conditions: how a GP Chronic Disease Management Plan works
If you have two or more chronic conditions, you may be eligible for a Medicare-supported care plan. Here's what it involves and who it's designed for.
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Chronic Disease
Cholesterol explained: what the numbers actually mean for your heart
Total cholesterol is just one piece of the puzzle. LDL, HDL, triglycerides, and cardiovascular risk — how your GP reads the full picture.
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Women's Health
Perimenopause: the years before menopause that often go unrecognised
Symptoms can start years before periods stop. Here's what perimenopause looks like, and why it's worth raising with your GP early.
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Women's Health
Cervical screening in Australia: what's changed and what you need to know
The Cervical Screening Test replaced the Pap smear in 2017. Here's the current schedule, who it applies to, and how to keep your screening up to date.
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Women's Health
Iron deficiency in women: when tiredness is more than just tiredness
Iron deficiency is one of the most commonly missed conditions in women of reproductive age. Here's what to ask your GP — and what the blood tests mean.
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