by Jesse Chandler | 29,08,22 | Chronic Health |
Blood pressure that is consistently high is called Hypertension and is usually diagnosed when blood pressure sits above 140/90 (mm/Hg). The top number of a reading is called your systolic blood pressure and represents the maximal pressure of the blood within the... 
by Jesse Chandler | 04,04,22 | Chronic Health |
What is Spina Bifida? Spina Bifida (SB) is a birth defect where the spinal cord and brain do not develop properly due to incomplete closure of the neural tube, an essential process for the development of the central nervous system. SB can be diagnosed during the... 
by Jesse Chandler | 10,03,22 | Health and Fitness |
Once upon a time, pregnant women were told to rest. It was believed that physical activity could be harmful to the mother and unborn baby. We now know this to be untrue, in fact we now recommend the opposite! We know that regular exercise and physical activity is not... 
by Jesse Chandler | 04,03,22 | Chronic Health |
Down Syndrome is a genetic condition that affects an estimated 13,000-15,000 Australians, according to Down Syndrome Australia. It is the most commonly occurring chromosomal condition, with an estimated 290 babies being born every year with Down Syndrome. Children and... 
by Jesse Chandler | 08,12,21 | Chronic Health |
Acquired brain injury (ABI) refers to damage to the brain that occurs after birth. Potential causes for an ABI include stroke, neurodegenerative conditions, trauma to the head, lack of oxygen to the brain, drug and alcohol abuse and infection. The resulting...
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