Many people are aware of the harmful effects that smoking has on our health, however many people are unaware of the effects smoking has on the oral health of your mouth and throat. The mouth and throat play vital roles in our daily lives including breathing, talking, eating, drinking, chewing and swallowing. A smoker exposes their mouth to over 7,000 chemicals found in tobacco smoke. These harmful chemicals are contributing to common mouth and … [Read more...]
Diabetes Risk Factors
Diabetes mellitus is a type of endocrine disorder that affects the pancreas. The pancreas is the organ in the body that regulates blood glucose (sugar) level by secreting insulin. Insulin helps the body metabolise sugar by helping cells use up available sugar for energy. People who have diabetes have a problem with the metabolism of sugar. In Australia, over 1 million people are living with the condition and around 300 new diagnoses are made … [Read more...]
Diabetes Risk Test
Diabetes mellitus is a type of endocrine disorder that affects the pancreas. The pancreas is the organ in the body that regulates blood glucose (sugar) level by secreting insulin. Insulin helps the body metabolise sugar by helping cells use up available sugar for energy. People who have diabetes have a problem with the metabolism of sugar. This Wellness Screening Tool is designed to assess your level of risk for developing diabetes mellitus. … [Read more...]
Heart Disease Risk Assessment
Heart disease is a disease that affects the function of the heart. It occurs when fatty deposits known as plaque build up inside the arteries, scarring the heart tissue and affecting cardiac and systemic blood flow. It is a serious and chronic condition, and can lead to heart failure if not managed with lifestyle, diet and/or medication. Though there is a genetic component, an increased consumption of animal products, alcohol, cigarettes, high … [Read more...]
Ideal Body Weight Calculator
A person’s ideal body weight is based on their healthy weight range according to the Body Mass Index. It calculates your weight at the lower end of the range and also at the upper end of the range. An individual’s weight should therefore fall somewhere between those two figures. The calculation is presented below. Lower end of the healthy weight range = 18 Upper end of the healthy weight range = 25 18 x height (m)2 25 x height … [Read more...]
Estimated Energy Requirements Calculator
It is a good idea to be aware of your estimated energy requirements – these are measured in kilojoules (kJ). Label reading will make more sense if you know how much energy that product is contributing to your total daily requirements. This will influence weight loss, weight gain or weight maintenance. The kilojoule calculator below will provide you with an estimated requirement based on your age, gender, level of activity and weight. It will … [Read more...]
Autism Spectrum Disorder Screening Test
The Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers-Revised (M-CHAT-R) is a scientifically validated tool for screening children between 16 and 30 months of age. The M-CHAT-R assesses your child’s risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by answering 20 simple questions regarding your child’s current behavior and communication. It is recommended that all children receive autism screening at 18 and 24 months of age. It is important however to note … [Read more...]
Body Mass Index (BMI) Calculator
BMI Calculator Height cms: ft/inches: / Weight kilos: lbs: Use the sliders or inputs to adjust your Height and Weight Your BMI … [Read more...]
