Chronic disease risks embedded in Aussie lifestyle: Most Australians have at least one preventable risk factor for chronic disease, according to a new report released today by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).

Evidence-based osteopathic manipulative treatment for common conditions (thanks Kevin C): Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) is a unique aspect of osteopathic medicine that has served as a useful adjunct to traditional surgical and pharmacological treatment of medical conditions for more than 100 years.

Fizzy drinks in childhood linked to heart disease: study: A study by researchers at the University of Sydney shows children who drink fizzy drinks may be at greater risk of developing heart disease later in life. About 2,000 12-year-olds took part in the investigation by the University's Westmead Millennium Institute for Medical Research.

Do Not Use Ice During Sports Events: Already, the benches in gym locker rooms and beside basketball courts are filling with 2012’s early casualties, those of us who, goaded by New Year’s resolutions, are exercising a bit too enthusiastically and developing sore muscles.

Reduce salt for better health: Countries around the world are joining forces to highlight the role too much salt plays in the development of many diet-related diseases. On the eve of World Salt Awareness Week, Parliamentary Secretary for Health and Ageing, Catherine King, is highlighting the vital role the food industry needs to play to achieve lower salt intake in the daily diet of the Australian public.

Why so little flu this year? The question sparks many questions, no answers : It's a bit confounding, even for influenza. This year's Northern Hemisphere flu season has been markedly mild in many places — Canada, the United States, much of Europe.

AllMed Holiday Dates: AllMed Consulting Clinic will be shut over the summer break between the 23rd of December and the 8th of January. Please contact us on 9403 9900 should you wish to schedule an appointment prior to or immediately after the holiday period.

AllMed welcomes Jackie Arbuckle, Naturopath and Tamara Coupe, Clinical Psychologist to the team!:

General Practice at AllMed has started! : Contact us today to make a weekday appointment with a GP. Saturday General Practice is starting on February 19th.

Meet the allied health team at AllMed!: We have gathered an experienced and qualified group of allied health professionals to provide the highest level of medical care at one convenient location

General Practice commencing at AllMed - 1st February 2011: We are pleased to announce that a distinguished and well respected female GP will be starting at AllMed in February 2011.