Chilled water stations change drinking habits
A landmark study to help tackle the issue of sugar sweetened drink consumption among adolescents is being carried out in secondary schools across the Central Coast. Central Coast Local Health…
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Council is the Coast’s top workplace blood donor
Central Coast Council staff members have led the way in donating lifesaving blood and plasma, once again topping local workplaces and ranking amongst Australia’s top 10 Councils for blood donations…
A workout for all at the Scuba Gym
Peninsula Leisure Centre is now hosting biweekly scuba therapy lessons for people with disabilities in a bid to transform rehabilitation and therapy practices. With workouts tailored to a client’s specific…
How Vitamin K2 Fuels Jaw Growth
This week we’re hearing from my friend, local Dentist Dr Steven Lin who practices out of Luminous Dentistry in Long Jetty. He’s the author of the international best-seller, ‘The Dental…
Exercise program offers older Coasties strength for life
An innovative and affordable exercise program for people aged over 50 has launched on the Central Coast, with weekly sessions to be held at East Gosford. Strength for Life is…
Residents take a Stride4Stroke prevention and research
When Jill Longhurst of Kincumber awoke one morning in August last year with a strange sensation in her mouth, she didn’t think much of it. But when she drank a…
Are you getting enough vitamin K2?
Part 4 of our ‘Nourishing our Kids’ series We’re mid-way through a discussion of the work of Dr Weston A. Price, who studied the diets of traditional people and found…
The importance of Fat-Soluble Vitamins
Part 3 of our ‘Nourishing our Kids’ series We’re mid-way through a discussion of the work of Dr Weston A. Price, who studied the diets of traditional people and found…
10th anniversary for Go Active 2 Work initiative
A Central Coast health initiative aimed at getting more adults active by increasing the number walking, cycling or taking public transport to work, is celebrating its 10th anniversary. The Go…
The forgotten principles of traditional diets
Last week we introduced the findings of Dr Weston A Price, who studied the diets of indigenous peoples. This showed very clearly that any deviation away from their nutrient dense…
International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife celebrated
They devote their lives to caring for us all and make up the foundation of the health profession, so it’s fitting that 2020 has been designated as the International Year…
A Stirring Change: Spring Cleansing
This is the last in our Spring Cleansing and Self Care series and we’re chatting to Amanda Reid from local business Central Coast Float in Blackwall. Tell us a little…
Cancer Council campaign revs up
Three Central Coast mates have started a campaign to raise $1M for the Cancer Council, by raffling off a custom-made muscle car. Ned Restom, Deane Poile, and Adam Barnes, who…
Central Coast resident tested positive for COVID-19
A Central Coast resident returning from overseas has tested positive for COVID-19 while in hotel quarantine in Sydney. The resident has been in isolation in the quarantine hotel since arriving…
Nourishing our kids
An introduction to Dr Weston A. Price One of the areas I’m most passionate about is prenatal and early childhood nutrition. So many of the issues plaguing our children and…
Free eye checks for 4-year-olds
Local families with 4-year-olds are being encouraged to take advantage of free eye checks following World Sight Day. Eye checks for 4-year-olds are essential for the early identification and treatment…
The mysterious case of the French bulldog and a determined animal carer
When it comes to reuniting lost pets with their owners, Dee Walton never gives up, and it’s that tenacity that’s saved two lives. The Central Coast Animal Care Facility Manager…
My dog saved my life
A Central Coast cancer survivor has released a book sharing her story in hopes it will encourage others to get checked and not ignore potentially harmful health symptoms. Janette Cox’s…
Down in the Garden: Home with Hibiscus
As summer returns to the Coast, so do the hibiscus! We have a bit of a love affair with this tropical looking blossom as any balmy evening walk through our…
More support needed for carers of people living with dementia – McBride
A new study, which reveals 94 per cent of Australians caring for a loved one with dementia are sleep deprived, has highlighted the fact that carers, particularly of people with…