International Men’s Health Week runs from 15 to 21 June, and it is an important reminder for men and boys to stop, check in and take their health seriously. Here in North Queensland, we know men often carry a lot. They work long hours, support families, run...
In Tropical North Queensland, we know the rhythm of the seasons well. The heavy rain, the muddy yards, the swollen drains, the garden clean-ups, the soggy sports fields and the slow shift into our drier, milder months. But even as the wet season eases, there are still...
When life is busy, heart health can be easy to put off. Between work, family, school drop-offs, community sport, caring for others and everything else that fills the week, many people only think about their heart when something feels wrong. But the truth is, many...
As pharmacists, we have a lot of conversations with parents this time of year. And one thing we hear all the time is: “I know they need it… I just hate seeing them go through it. Because let’s be honest, watching your child get a needle isn’t easy. Even when you know...
If you suffer from seasonal allergies, you’ll know how exhausting it can be. The constant sneezing, a blocked nose that never seems to clear, itchy sinuses, restless sleep, and that feeling of always being “foggy” and uncomfortable. As a pharmacist, one of the most...
