Depression - treatment and managementMonday, 1 Jan, 0001People with depression can find it difficult to take the first step in seeking support. They may …
Depression and ageingMonday, 1 Jan, 0001While we all feel sad, moody or low from time to time, some people experience these feelings …
Depression and exerciseMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Doing regular physical activity is a good way to help prevent or manage mild depression. There are …
Depression explainedMonday, 1 Jan, 0001While we all feel sad, moody or low from time to time, some people experience these feelings …
Depression in young peopleMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Feeling sad or moody sometimes is a part of life. Young people can feel sad and worried about life …
DES daughtersMonday, 1 Jan, 0001DES daughter or DES son. We now know that DES exposure in the womb can cause a range of reproductive …
Developing a birth planMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is a birth plan? and giving birth It includes things like what position you want to give birth …
Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH)Monday, 1 Jan, 0001Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH), previously referred to as congenital dislocation of the …
DiabetesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Diabetes is a chronic condition in which the levels of glucose (sugar) in the blood are too high. …
Diabetes - foot careMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Foot problems are a common complication of this condition. Your feet can be affected in 2 ways Blood …
Diabetes - gestationalMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Diabetes is a common condition where there is too much glucose in the blood. Gestational diabetes …
Diabetes - issues for children and teenagersMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is diabetes? (referred to medically as diabetes mellitus) is a chronic and potentially …
Diabetes - long-term effectsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Diabetes is a condition in which there is too much glucose (a type of sugar) in the blood. Over …
Diabetes - pre-diabetesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is pre-diabetes? Pre-diabetes, which may be known as Impaired Glucose Tolerance (IGT) or …
Diabetes and erectile dysfunctionMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Erectile dysfunction means you cannot have an erection that is sufficient to perform sexual …
Diabetes and exerciseMonday, 1 Jan, 0001According to United States’s Physical Activity and Exercise Guidelines (2021) it’s important to …
Diabetes and healthy eatingMonday, 1 Jan, 0001If you have diabetes, it is recommended that you follow a healthy eating pattern based on plenty of …
Diabetes and insulinMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Over time, blood glucose levels above the normal range can damage your eyes, kidneys and nerves, and …
Diabetes and oral healthMonday, 1 Jan, 0001can lead to multiple complications in the mouth These complications can increase in severity when a …
Diabetes type 1Monday, 1 Jan, 0001Diabetes mellitus is a condition where the glucose in the blood is too high. It is due to no …
Diabetes type 2Monday, 1 Jan, 0001Is a condition where there is too much glucose (a type of sugar) in the blood. The body uses glucose …
Diabetic comaMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Uncontrolled diabetes may lead to a diabetic coma or unconsciousness. The 3 types of coma associated …
Diabetic neuropathyMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Neuropathy means damage to the nerves of the peripheral nervous system. is the most common cause of …
Diabetic retinopathyMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Regular eye exams will reduce the risk of vision loss and blindness caused by diabetic retinopathy. …
Diagnosing asthmaMonday, 1 Jan, 0001symptoms include: wheezing Asthma symptoms are caused by the muscles tightening around the airways, …
DiarrhoeaMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Food nutrients are absorbed in the small intestine The waste is pushed into the large intestine …
Diet and heart disease riskMonday, 1 Jan, 0001United States – in 2021, 10% of all deaths were as a result of coronary heart disease and 25% of …
Dietary fatMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Some foods or drinks contain a large amount of one nutrient such as soft drink, which contains a …
Dietary fibreMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is fibre? Fibre is made up of the indigestible parts or compounds of plants, which pass …
Different stages of caringMonday, 1 Jan, 0001For some people, their role as a carer remains much the same for a long time if the person they care …
Digestive system explainedMonday, 1 Jan, 0001We need food to fuel our bodies for energy, growth and repair. The digestive system converts the …
Digestive tract birth defectsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001The digestive tract begins at the mouth and ends at the anus. The oesophagus is the muscular tube …
Dilatation and curettage (D&C)Monday, 1 Jan, 0001A dilatation and curettage (D&C) is an operation performed on women to scrape away the uterus …
Disability - managing underweightMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Many people in the community have problems with unwanted weight loss. Research suggests that some …
Disability - schooling choicesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Choosing a school for a child with a disability takes careful planning. The school you select should …
Disability and aged careMonday, 1 Jan, 0001As an older person living with a disability, it can be difficult to manage household chores and …
Disability and sexualityMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Most people are sexual beings, and have sexual thoughts, attitudes, feelings, desires and fantasies. …
Disability groups and networksMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Connecting with other people who have a disability and their families can be a good way of getting …
Disability rights, discrimination and the lawMonday, 1 Jan, 0001People with a disability are protected by the same laws as everyone else. You have fundamental human …
Disaster relief for national and state emergenciesMonday, 1 Jan, 0001An emergency can strike at any time and without warning. Emergencies include natural disasters (such …
Disease clustersMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Sometimes a greater than expected number of cases of a disease occur in a group of people living or …
Dissociation and dissociative disordersMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is dissociation? Dissociation is a mental process where a person disconnects from their …
Diverticulosis and diverticulitisMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Diverticulosis occurs when small defects in the muscle of the wall of the large intestine or colon …
Dizziness - orthostatic hypotensionMonday, 1 Jan, 0001When we stand up from sitting or lying down, our blood vessels respond to gravity by narrowing to …
Dizziness, vertigo and balance disordersMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Dizziness is one of the most common health problems for adults. Dizziness can be a range of …
Doctors (GP) – how to make a complaintMonday, 1 Jan, 0001If you feel uneasy about your doctor’s conduct or performance or the service they provide, trust …
Dog walking - the health benefitsMonday, 1 Jan, 0001Regular exercise with your pet is good for both your health and your dog’s health and can be …
Down syndromeMonday, 1 Jan, 0001What is Down syndrome? in which the person has an extra copy of chromosome 21. Chromosomes are the …
Down syndrome and Alzheimer'sMonday, 1 Jan, 0001, both in the general population and in people with Down syndrome. It occurs more frequently and at …
Down syndrome and family supportMonday, 1 Jan, 0001to cause it Babies with Down syndrome are born to parents of every age, social class and race. While …