What is High Cholesterol? High cholesterol, also known as hypercholesterolemia, refers to an elevated cholesterol level in the blood. Cholesterol is a waxy, fat-like substance produced by the liver and obtained through certain foods. It is essential to cell membranes, hormone production, and bile acid synthesis. Cholesterol travels through the bloodstream in particles called lipoproteins.…
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Statistics on Male Depression in Australia According to the Australian Bureau of Statistics, the prevalence of depression among males in Australia varies depending on the age group. In 2017-18, the prevalence of depression among males aged 18 years and over was: 4.6% for males aged 18-24 years5.5% for males aged 25-34 years6.2% for males aged…
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Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a broad term that covers many different conditions. It is essentially any condition that affects your heart and blood vessels. This includes coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease, stroke, high blood pressure, congenital heart defects, cardiomyopathy (weakness of the heart muscle), rheumatic heart disease (an autoimmune condition), Kawasaki disease (a type…
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Brad (not his real name) is a a 34 ear old man who came to see me this week. Brad has been attempting to lose weight, going slowly losing about 500g a week, on average, for the past 3 months “Doc, I am thinking about going to the gym and lifting weights, but don’t know…
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Joe (not his real name), a 45 year old male presented to the practice concerned about his memory. He had found that over the last couple of months that he had been forgetting to complete job’s at work and at home, even once forgetting to pick up his children from school, usually a regular task.…
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Mental Health Case Study Joe (not his real name), a 44 year old man came to see me (Dr Clem Bonney) for a general check-up. He appeared slightly anxious and worried. It is not unusual for men to present for a general check-up as a way of reaching out for someone to ask how they…
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