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.
October 3, 2022
Mental Health
Mental health stigma broadly refers to negative thoughts, beliefs, and actions about people with mental disorders. Mental health stigma exists for several reasons, and it can have several devastating impacts on people with mental disorders and society in general.
October 1, 2022
Bites and Stings
As we head towards the summer months, insects will increasingly venture inside to escape the heat. Though it's never nice to run into an insect in the home, there are a handful of insects that are particularly annoying.
September 30, 2022
Pets
Pets can sustain injuries or become ill anywhere and at any time. However, while waiting for professional help, you can manage your pet's condition and promote their comfort with a pet first aid kit. Here is how to build a comprehensive first aid kit for pets.
September 29, 2022
Pets
Insect bites and stings are relatively mild injuries for our pets. As pet owners, we can provide first aid to improve comfort and ensure safety.