COVID-19. The most media-covered and widespread virus of the last three years. Are you one of the unlucky 9.5 million people in Australia who caught it? If your symptoms were strong, no doubt you were relieved to finally test negative, rebook your plans and move on with your life. But, have you noticed that some symptoms have just never left? Long COVID is now affecting millions around the world, with patients and doctors everywhere reporting real long-term changes in those who had the virus. You may have heard the name and wondered, what is long COVID? And what are the symptoms of long COVID? Read our blog for the answers, as well as what experts are saying about how to treat long COVID.
Flu season in Australia is underway! You may have found yourself diving for the tissues, paracetamol or Vitamin C supplements thanks to already catching a cold this winter. So, what can help your family stay in-check this flu season?
Are you looking for more ways to get active? If you have found that “pandemic life” has meant spending more time sitting - often in front of a screen - you’re not alone! Making physical activity a priority each day can prove to be a struggle - sometimes due to work, lack of motivation, the cost of a gym membership or an already jam-packed schedule! So, is there an easy way to stay active without the struggle of time, money and desire to want to? Read the blog for 10 Tips to Get 10000 Steps!
Are you living in Western Australia and wondering where to get pulse oximeters in WA? Western Australian LGAs and Shires have begun to hand out free pulse oximeters to members of the community who are COVID-vulnerable. So, are you eligible? Where can you pick up your free pulse ox? And if you don’t fall into an eligible category but are suffering from COVID, where can you buy a pulse oximeter in WA?
Millions of people each day are affected by conditions that impact their heart and blood vessels in some way - often leading to stroke, high blood pressure, kidney disease, impaired blood supply to the legs and other related disorders. Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common forms of cardiovascular disease affecting Australians today, and the most common type of heart rhythm disorder. Studies show that around half a million Aussies are currently living with AFib! It is also estimated that one in three people are at risk of developing AFib in their lifetime. So what is Atrial fibrillation? What are its symptoms and triggers? And can people monitor AFib from home?
FitTrack initially sent me iHealth Blood Glucose Test Strips that were past their used by date. After notifying them, to their credit, they replaced them with ones that were well within the used by date (apparently they had received an entire shipment that was past the used by date). Greatly appreciated FitTrack for the follow up.
