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Don't be Afraid of the Doctor

Hello, my name is Walter and although it might sound silly for a grown man to say this, I was afraid of my doctor. I live in a small community in Western Australia with my wife Sheila. For many years, Sheila was always telling me to book an appointment with the doctor for a health check-up. I was worried about the test they would do and didn't want them zapping me with X-rays or sticking needles in my arm. Last year, I overcame my fear and went to the doctor. He was really nice and it wasn't scary. He also helped to treat my sore feet. Since then, I have been reading a lot about medical matters. I decided to start this blog to encourage others to visit their doctors.

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How to Care for a Removable Retainer

Posted on May 22, 2017

Removable retainers are often used after fixed braces to help keep your teeth in place. If you don't wear a retainer, there's a risk that your teeth could move back into their old positions, ruining the beautiful, straight smile you and your orthodontist worked so hard to create. It might feel like a hassle to have to worry about a retainer, but that's no reason to neglect using one. You'll quickly adjust to wearing and caring for your retainer, and the tips below will help. [Read More]

3 Signs of Hearing Problems in Infants

Posted on May 2, 2017

If your child has hearing problems, it is important to find out as soon as possible so you can get treatment to help them live a normal life. Hearing-impaired children benefit from being fitted with hearing aids by the age of six months, as the boost to hearing provided by these aids helps with speech and language development. If you suspect your child has hearing problems, it's important to act quickly to get them the assistance they need. [Read More]

Top Reasons to Consider Getting Eyelid Surgery

Posted on April 14, 2017

Your eyes are typically a good marker for your life experiences. Thus, it should come as no surprise that, as you age, your eyes will be one of the parts of your body that will depict this ageing process. For some people, the signs of ageing may not be stark, but for others, they may be so significant that it begins to impede the functionality of their eyes. If you find that your eyes are steadily becoming affected, you may want to consider eyelid surgery. [Read More]

Australian Defence Fit

Posted on March 24, 2017

Before joining the Army branch of the Australian Defence Force (ADF) you will have to undergo some pre-employment medicals and tests. This is to ensure that you are fit and healthy to join a professional organisation that operates across the globe in some of the most hostile environments on earth. Conflict zone deployment puts huge amounts of stress on the body both physically and mentally, and so it's important to prepare yourself as much as possible before you join up. [Read More]