Veganuary

If you’ve been toying with the idea of starting a vegan diet, January is the month to do it. Actually, make that Veganuary—a term that comes from a UK-based nonprofit of the same name. Launched in 2014, Veganuary’s mission is to encourage people to consume only plant foods for the month of January. Anyone can …

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Lupus

Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), also known as lupus, is a disease of the immune system, which is estimated to affect more than 20,000 people in Australia and New Zealand. It is chronic and complex autoimmune disease amongst the public, and medical professionals. Lupus can affect any system or organ ‘head to toe’ in the body. …

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R U OK?

R U OK? Day is a national day of action, dedicated to inspiring all people of all backgrounds to regularly ask each other ‘Are you OK?’ 2020 has been a challenging year for everyone and circumstances have made it even more important for us all to stay connected and, for those who are able, be …

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Spina Bifada

Spinal Bifida is a neural tube defect and means ‘split or divided ‘ spine. Spina Bifida occurs when the spinal cord fails to complete its development in the early weeks of pregnancy. Folate intake can reduce the incidence of neural tube defects, such as spina bifida. Spina Bifida can affect people in a variety of …

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