Understanding Conductive Hearing Loss and How Hearing Aids Can help

There are three different types of hearing loss. The first is sensorineural hearing loss, which affects the inner ear or auditory nerve. The second type is conductive, while the third is a mixture of conductive and sensorineural hearing loss types. Conductive hearing loss happens when the passage of sound to the brain is blocked, either inside the ear canal or somewhere in the middle of the ear. If you have this type of hearing loss, the intensity of the sounds which you receive from the environment will be reduced before it reaches the cochlea, which is located in the middle of the ear. Read More 

2 Minor Surgeries Your GP Can Perform

In addition to treating common health complaints, most GP surgeries offer a minor surgery clinic. This allows patients to quickly resolve small health issues that aren't necessarily serious health risks but are causing discomfort. Accessing minor surgery in this way can save you from waiting for a hospital appointment, and your GP will provide any follow-up services as required, such as changing dressings or checking that your wound is healing well. Read More 

Tips on recovering from skin cancer surgery

Skin cancer is extremely common in Australia. Fortunately, its treatment has a high success rate, especially if it is found early. Surgery is one of the more common and effective treatments that you may be given; this guide will tell you how to look after yourself afterwards. Rest It generally does not take long to recover from skin cancer surgery. You should rest for the remainder of the day but will probably find that you can return to light activity the next day. Read More 

Health Tips After Menopause

After you've been through the menopause, your body makes less oestrogen than before. Because of your lowered oestrogen and progesterone levels, you're at a higher risk for certain conditions. If you want to maximise your health after the menopause, try following these women's health care tips: Try Pelvic Floor Exercises  Following the menopause, many women experience a weaker urethra and a weaker pelvic floor. As a result, conditions such as urinary incontinence worsen. Read More 

Physiotherapy for Senior Adults

Older people often have mobility problems due to ageing and long-term illnesses such as arthritis, COPD and Parkinson's disease. Physiotherapy can help them improve their mobility and muscle strength. The excerpt below discusses the various considerations that you should make when planning physiotherapy for senior citizens.  Management plan The main aim of the management plan is to educate the patient about the benefits of the intervention and to prepare him or her for the physio exercises. Read More