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Heavier alcohol consumption through COVID-19 has widespread impact

Friday 17 July 2020

People in Australia are drinking more since coronavirus escalated. The impacts are far reaching – affecting the physical and mental wellbeing of many Australians.

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You’re helping to kick-start cancer immunotherapy

Wednesday 15 July 2020

Thanks to your support, an exciting new $1.5 million research project could soon see better treatments helping more people survive a cancer diagnosis.

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Coronavirus sparks concern for smokers

Friday 12 June 2020

Emerging evidence suggests that people who smoke are more likely to develop infection with COVID-19 and experience its symptoms. Thanks to you, Quitline is ready to help anyone who wants to quit smoking.

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Just keep moving: staying active at home

Wednesday 27 May 2020

COVID-19 has disrupted many of our exercise routines. But the team at LiveLighter are here to help keep you motivated with some tips and inspiration for staying active in your home or neighbourhood.

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How to get your health back on track

Tuesday 4 February 2020

Get your health back on track by breaking old habits and replacing them with new, simple healthy rituals. Check out LiveLighter’s healthy tips to help you reset.

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QuitFlicks: Supporting the LGBTIQ+ community to become smokefree

Tuesday 4 February 2020

The LGBTIQ+ community faces unique social pressures that lead to higher smoking rates. QuitFlicks, an award-winning short film competition is inspiring and supporting the community to become smokefree.

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Helen is so thankful she took the bowel cancer screening test

How Helen saved her own life

Wednesday 18 December 2019

Even though she felt perfectly healthy, Helen took her bowel cancer screening test. It's lucky she did; it may have saved her life.

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Bowel cancer survivor James

The initial diagnosis was horrendous

Tuesday 28 January 2020

James says the bowel cancer screening test may sound unappealing, but it's nothing compared to the emotional, physical and financial consequences of finding out you have cancer.

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Parents need to be SunSmart too

Kids protected? Don’t forget to Slip! Slop! Slap! yourself

Monday 4 November 2019

Parents are great at making sure their kids are protected from the sun – but they aren’t as good when it comes to protecting themselves, with a recent study showing only 44% of fathers regularly protect their own skin.

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How to cut back on food delivery and boost your health

Friday 19 July 2019

A new LiveLighter survey shows that there’s a growing ‘app-etite’ for online food ordering, draining both our wallets and our health. If this sounds all too familiar, don’t worry – these tips will help make home cooking easier.

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Wearable tech could increase activity and lead to better sleep

Friday 19 July 2019

The health benefits of a good night’s sleep are becoming increasingly apparent, and evidence suggests that cancer survivors have more trouble sleeping than the general population. Dr Nga Nguyen is researching the impact wearable devices can have on activity and sleep.

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Walking Stars

How much is too much alcohol?

Monday 13 May 2019

The link between alcohol and cancer is sobering, and widely unknown among Australians. Fear not, we’ve got some tips to help you cut back consumption without ditching your social life.

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Aged 50-74? Put your mind at rest – do the test.

Aged 50-74? Put your mind at rest – do the test

Monday 29 April 2019

If you’re aged 50-74, you will receive a bowel cancer screening kit every two years. Bowel cancer is Australia’s second biggest cancer killer, but if found early, 90% of bowel cancers can be successfully treated. Do the test, it could save your life.

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Professor David Whiteman

Holding the cards to reducing cancer risk

Thursday 21 February 2019

Cancer Council is working in partnership with world leading researchers to reduce the impact of cancer on our community.

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Professor Karen Canfell

Tackling bowel cancer on a national scale

Wednesday 20 February 2019

Australia has one of the highest rates of bowel cancer in the world with around 1 in 13 Australians developing bowel cancer during their lifetime.

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