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  • 17
    Mar
    Flu Vaccination in Bentleigh Why Your GP Recommends a Flu Shot Every Year

    Flu Vaccination in Bentleigh: Why Your GP Recommends a Flu Shot Every Year

    Flu Vaccination in Bentleigh: Why Your GP Recommends a Flu Shot Every Year Every winter, [...]

  • 13
    Jan
    How Often Should You Check Your Blood Pressure

    How Often Should You Check Your Blood Pressure?

    How Often Should You Check Your Blood Pressure? A Simple Age-Based Guide from Your GP [...]

  • 5
    Jan
    Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitisers Effectiveness, Proper Use, and Hidden Risks

    Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitisers: Effectiveness, Proper Use, and Hidden Risks

    Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitisers: Effectiveness, Proper Use, and Hidden Risks Alcohol-based hand sanitisers (ABHS) became part [...]

  • 12
    Dec
    Preparing for the Festive Season A Simple Health Checklist from Your Local GP in Bentleigh

    Preparing for the Festive Season: A Simple Health Checklist from Your Local GP in Bentleigh

    Preparing for the Festive Season: A Simple Health Checklist from Your Local GP in Bentleigh [...]

  • 1
    Dec
    The Anti-Inflammatory Diet and Brain Health What Recent Research Shows

    The Anti-Inflammatory Diet and Brain Health: What Recent Research Shows

    The Anti-Inflammatory Diet and Brain Health: What Recent Research Shows Interest in anti-inflammatory diets continues [...]

  • 24
    Nov
    What Is Bulk Billing?

    The Benefits of Choosing a Bulk Billing GP in Bentleigh for Better Patient Care

    The Benefits of Choosing a Bulk Billing GP in Bentleigh for Better Patient Care Access [...]

  • 8
    Oct
    Physiotherapy at Bentleigh Doctors – Meet Nirav Sanjanwala

    What Physiotherapists Really Do – And Why You Might Need One

    What Physiotherapists Really Do – And Why You Might Need One When most people think of [...]

  • 11
    Sep
    Why Do Teens Crave Instant Noodles

    Why Do Teens Crave Instant Noodles? At Bentleigh Doctors, we often hear parents ask: “Why does [...]

  • 9
    Sep
    Will I Lose Weight If I Eat Only Cakes

    Will I Lose Weight If I Eat Only Cakes?

    Will I Lose Weight If I Eat Only Cakes? At Bentleigh Doctors, patients sometimes ask [...]

  • 9
    Sep
    Do Anxiety Attacks Always Have a Trigger Not Necessarily.

    Do Anxiety Attacks Always Have a Trigger?

    Do Anxiety Attacks Always Have a Trigger? Many people believe anxiety attacks must be triggered [...]

  • 2
    Sep
    Acne What You Should Know

    Acne: What You Should Know

    Acne: What You Should Know Understanding Acne Acne is a skin condition where oil and dead [...]

  • 1
    Sep
    Rabies and Australian Bat Lyssavirus (ABLV) – What Patients Should Know

    Rabies and Australian Bat Lyssavirus (ABLV) – What Patients Should Know

    Rabies and Australian Bat Lyssavirus (ABLV) – What Patients Should Know Rabies is a serious [...]

  • 28
    Aug
    Protein Supplements Are They Safe for Building Muscle

    Protein Supplements: Are They Safe for Building Muscle?

    Protein Supplements: Are They Safe for Building Muscle? Why People Choose Protein Supplements Protein powders and [...]

  • 27
    Aug
    Dehydration The Hidden Health Risk in Everyday Life

    Dehydration: The Hidden Health Risk in Everyday Life

    Dehydration: The Hidden Health Risk in Everyday Life When we think of dehydration, images of [...]

  • 21
    Aug
    True or False A medical certificate is just paperwork.

    True or False: A medical certificate is just paperwork.

    True or False: A medical certificate is just paperwork. False. Many people see certificates as nothing [...]

  • 20
    Aug
    True or False Sugar makes kids hyperactive.

    True or False: Sugar makes kids hyperactive.

    True or False: Sugar makes kids hyperactive. False. Parents often worry that sugar causes hyperactivity, but [...]

  • 20
    Aug
    True or False Eating carrots gives you perfect vision.

    True or False: Eating carrots gives you perfect vision.

    True or False: Eating carrots gives you perfect vision. False. Carrots are healthy and provide [...]

  • 20
    Aug
    True or False Eggs dangerously raise cholesterol.

    True or False: Eggs dangerously raise cholesterol.

    True or False: Eggs dangerously raise cholesterol. False. Research shows that most people can enjoy [...]

  • 19
    Aug
    True or False Coffee dehydrates you.

    True or False: Coffee dehydrates you.

    True or False: Coffee dehydrates you. False. Coffee is often blamed for dehydration, but moderate amounts [...]

  • 19
    Aug
    True or False Antibiotics can cure the common cold.

    True or False: Antibiotics can cure the common cold.

    True or False: Antibiotics can cure the common cold. False.Antibiotics are powerful medicines, but they [...]

  • 19
    Aug
    True or False Healthy people don’t need a flu shot.

    True or False: Healthy people don’t need a flu shot.

    True or False: Healthy people don’t need a flu shot. False. Many people believe you [...]

  • 18
    Aug
    RSV Vaccination: What Australians Need to Know

    RSV Vaccination: What Australians Need to Know

    RSV Vaccination: What Australians Need to Know Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a common virus, but [...]

  • 1
    Aug
    Skin Cancer in Skin of Colour A Risk That Shouldn’t Be Ignored

    Skin Cancer in Skin of Colour: A Risk That Shouldn’t Be Ignored

    Skin Cancer in Skin of Colour: A Risk That Shouldn’t Be Ignored Skin cancer is often [...]

  • 29
    May
    Japanese Encephalitis (JE) Vaccine What Australians Should Know

    Japanese Encephalitis (JE) Vaccine: What Australians Should Know

    Japanese Encephalitis (JE) Vaccine: What Australians Should Know Japanese Encephalitis Is Rare, But It Can [...]

  • 28
    May
    Is Smoking the Real Problem Understanding Nicotine Addiction and Mental Health in Bentleigh

    Is Smoking the Real Problem? Understanding Nicotine Addiction and Mental Health in Bentleigh

    Is Smoking the Real Problem? Understanding Nicotine Addiction and Mental Health in Bentleigh Keywords: GP [...]

  • 21
    May
    What Are Anxiety Disorders

    What Are Anxiety Disorders?

    What Are Anxiety Disorders? Anxiety is a normal human response to stress or danger. However, [...]

  • 19
    May
    Why Am I Always Tired Common Causes of Fatigue Explained

    Why Am I Always Tired? Common Causes of Fatigue Explained

    Why Am I Always Tired? Common Causes of Fatigue Explained We all experience tiredness, but [...]

  • 16
    May
    Get Your 2025 Flu Vaccine in Bentleigh What You Need to Know

    Get Your 2025 Flu Vaccine in Bentleigh: What You Need to Know

    Get Your 2025 Flu Vaccine in Bentleigh: What You Need to Know The 2025 flu season [...]

  • 7
    May
    Gonorrhoea What Australians Should Know About This Common STI

    Gonorrhoea: What Australians Should Know About This Common STI

    Gonorrhoea: What Australians Should Know About This Common STI Gonorrhoea is one of the most common [...]

  • 24
    Apr
    Protecting the Next Generation What Australians Should Know About the HPV Vaccine

    Protecting the Next Generation: What Australians Should Know About the HPV Vaccine

    Protecting the Next Generation: What Australians Should Know About the HPV Vaccine The human papillomavirus [...]

  • 24
    Apr
    Vitamin B12 Deficiency What You Need to Know

    Vitamin B12 Deficiency: What You Need to Know

    Vitamin B12 Deficiency: What You Need to Know Comprehensive Guide for Australian Patients and Health [...]

  • 24
    Apr
    RSV Vaccination – Protecting Our Bentleigh Community from Respiratory Syncytial Virus

    RSV Vaccination – Protecting Our Bentleigh Community from Respiratory Syncytial Virus

    RSV Vaccination – Protecting Our Bentleigh Community from Respiratory Syncytial Virus Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) [...]

  • 17
    Apr
    Measles Alert - Increased Risk in Greater Melbourne. April 2025.

    Measles Alert – Increased Risk in Greater Melbourne. April 2025.

    Measles Alert - Increased Risk in Greater MelbourneUpdated: 17 April 2025 (Original alert issued 13 April [...]

  • 14
    Apr
    Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Pregnancy What You Need to Know

    Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Pregnancy: What You Need to Know

    Iron Deficiency Anaemia in Pregnancy: What You Need to Know Iron deficiency is the most common [...]

  • 3
    Apr
    Vitamin D: What It Is and Why Regular Checks Matter

    Vitamin D: What It Is and Why Regular Checks Matter

    Vitamin D: What It Is and Why Regular Checks Matter Brought to you by your [...]

  • 3
    Apr
    Cholesterol and Heart Disease Risk: What You Need to Know

    Cholesterol and Heart Disease Risk: What You Need to Know

    Cholesterol and Heart Disease Risk: What You Need to Know Brought to you by your [...]

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