HEALTH NOTES | LV Pharmacy

Lockyer Valley Pharamcy

Jan 8
2 min

Sense in the sun this Summer!

In Australia each year more than 2,000 people die of skin cancer. Skin cancer is common in Australia. Approximately two-thirds of...

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Lockyer Valley Pharamcy

Jan 4
2 min

New Year's Resolutions

The two most common resolutions made in the new year are to lose weight and to give up smoking. Australia is fast becoming one of the...

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Lockyer Valley Pharamcy

Jul 25, 2023
2 min

Helping you put the right foot forward.

Discover the effects that excessive pronation can have on your overall health and wellbeing and how Lockyer Valley Pharmacy can help.

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Teenagers and alcohol – an unhealthy combination.

Lockyer Valley Pharamcy

Dec 6, 2022
2 min

Teenagers and alcohol – an unhealthy combination.

This time of year the calendar is filled with social engagements and parties. Many teenagers will spend much of the school holiday period...

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Lockyer Valley Pharamcy

Oct 20, 2022
2 min

Step up for Bone Health!

World Osteoporosis Day, 20th October, is an international awareness day promoted by osteoporosis patient societies around the world in...

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Lockyer Valley Pharamcy

Oct 17, 2022
1 min

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast cancer has been found to be the most common cancer in Australian women with one in eight women diagnosed by 85 years of age.

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Asthma can be a breath taking experience!

Lockyer Valley Pharamcy

Sep 26, 2022
2 min

Asthma can be a breath taking experience!

A variety of factors can trigger the symptoms of asthma – wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness and coughing.

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No qualifications needed to ask - R U OK?

Lockyer Valley Pharamcy

Sep 5, 2022
2 min

No qualifications needed to ask - R U OK?

R U OK day inspires us to have conversations that count, by talking to all in our community, especially if we sense they may be struggling!

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Lockyer Valley Pharamcy

Aug 25, 2022
2 min

What is Depression?

More than 1 in 10 Australians will experience an episode of depression in their lifetime. What is depression? Depression can be sadness...

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Lockyer Valley Pharamcy

Aug 4, 2022
2 min

Get the FYI on UTI

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection involving any part of the body’s urinary system – kidneys, bladder or urethra. UTIs are...

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National Diabetes Week runs from 10 – 16 July, 2022

Lockyer Valley Pharamcy

Jul 8, 2022
2 min

National Diabetes Week runs from 10 – 16 July, 2022

In year three of the ‘Heads Up on Diabetes’ campaign we’ll be focusing on challenging diabetes related stigma. Research conducted by the...

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Lockyer Valley Pharamcy

Jun 8, 2022
2 min

Get the Facts on the FREE Flu Vac!

In this Health Notes, we'll address some of the questions and facts surrounding the Government's FREE Influenza Vac to help you stay...

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Getting the Fact when it comes to the Vacs!

Lockyer Valley Pharamcy

May 3, 2022
1 min

Getting the Fact when it comes to the Vacs!

With the flu season starting up, people are asking questions about if and when it is best to get the flu vaccine?

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Lockyer Valley Pharamcy

Apr 28, 2022
2 min

Treating fevers in Children.

If you suspect that your child has a fever, you can use a thermometer to measure their temperature.

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Overweight and Obesity - The Heavy Truth!

Lockyer Valley Pharamcy

Jan 18, 2022
2 min

Overweight and Obesity - The Heavy Truth!

Overweight and obesity is a major – but largely preventable – public health issue in Australia. Discover more in this Health Note!

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Lockyer Valley Pharamcy

Dec 21, 2021
2 min

Heartburn heartache

As the festive season is fast approaching so is the incidences of heartburn. Heartburn (gastro-oesophageal reflux or indigestion) is very...

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Planning a road trip – Medicines and driving

Lockyer Valley Pharamcy

Dec 16, 2021
2 min

Planning a road trip – Medicines and driving

Now that we can go on a road trip again, the need or desire to travel sometimes long distances comes the need to act carefully and...

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Lockyer Valley Pharamcy

Sep 29, 2021
1 min

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

Breast cancer has been found to be the most common cancer in Australian women with one in eight women diagnosed by 85 years of age.

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Lockyer Valley Pharamcy

Sep 21, 2021
2 min

The Hay Fever 'Sneezing' is here!

Springtime marks a wonderful time of year. However for those suffering hay fever the spring season can be unbearable!

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Lockyer Valley Pharamcy

Sep 6, 2021
2 min

Start the conversation and ask - RU OK?

Let's not be afraid to ask the question RU OK? And remember if they ask you take the opportunity to share and be open to help!

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