October 15, 2022
Bites and Stings
As well as causing intense itchiness, mosquito bites can sometimes cause allergic reactions and spread disease, including dengue fever and encephalitis. Luckily, there are a few easy tips for preventing and treating mosquito bites.
October 14, 2022
How-To
An open wound refers to an injury in which the skin is broken and the tissue beneath is exposed. In most cases of an open wound, the same basic wound management can be followed. However, there may be some differences depending on the type of open wound.
October 13, 2022
How-To
A migraine is a neurological disorder typically characterised by throbbing pain on one side of the head. Migraines are common among Australians and can be triggered by stressful situations and poor sleeping habits. Continue reading to learn how to reduce your risk.
October 12, 2022
General Health-Related
The heart is one of the most vital organs in the human body. Poor heart health can lead to light-headedness, lethargy and, in more serious cases, heart attacks and stroke. Luckily, there are certain exercises that can help keep your heart healthy.
October 11, 2022
General Health-Related
Many people presume that aerobic exercise is the best type of activity to keep you healthy. However, <dfn>strength training</dfn> also plays an important role in cardiovascular and musculoskeletal health. Continue reading for the best exercises to keep you strong.
October 10, 2022
General Health-Related
A person is generally considered to be inactive if they do not do at least thirty minutes of physical activity on most days of the week. Luckily, there are ways to insert more activity into your lifestyle and thereby improve your overall health.
October 8, 2022
Bites and Stings
Garden orb weaving spiders are widely renowned for their large, intricate webs, some of which are strong enough to trap birds. Given how formidable their web-building skills are, should we be worried about their bites? Let's take a closer look.
October 7, 2022
First Aid Training
AWFA is so excited to announce that we have two new training locations on the NSW Central Coast. These aren't your ordinary training locations - we will be setting up stumps at two stalwarts of the Central Coast scene.
October 7, 2022
Bites and Stings
Though they have an unassuming name, Mouse spiders should not be underestimated. They are distributed across mainland Australia. And similar to Funnel-web spiders, they live deep underground and can deliver nasty bites.
October 6, 2022
Bites and Stings
Brown recluse spiders form part of the Sicariidae family. They are found across the globe and have been known to inhabit the family home. Though they are generally timid, they can bite and cause necrotic skin ulcers.
October 5, 2022
Bites and Stings
A lot of mystery surrounds the Daddy-Long-Legs spider. Despite their small size, they can bring down the Funnel-web spider. Should us humans be worried, too?
October 4, 2022
Mental Health
The relationship between mental health and physical health is reciprocal, and it is important to look after both to maintain overall wellbeing. For instance, certain mental health issues can increase the risk factors for heart disease.