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Pool safety for summer
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A dip in the pool can be a great way to keep cool over summer. If you have young children its a good idea to supervise them at all times at the beach, local creek or backyard pool.
That's the advice from Royal Life Saving Queensland's Michael Darben.
"Research of drowning incidents have shown that there's sometimes up to 30 minutes delay in the last time the (parents) have seen that child to when they've been found in the water, " he told Stayin' Strong.
For more tips on pool safety listen here.
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Nutrition and weight-loss surgery study
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A new study has prompted the nation's nutrition body, Dieticians Association of Australia, to call for Medicare rebates for people to see dieticians after weight-loss surgery.
Read more here.
To hear the Stayin' Strong message click here.
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Eek! We might have to start erecting these signs in our backyards as snake catchers like Matt Harley have been very busy in the suburbs of south-east Queensland.
He talks to Stayin' Strong about venomous and harmless snakes and offers this advice for homeowners and residents who encounter a snake at their place.
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To keep tooth decay and gum disease at bay its a good idea to brush and floss twice a day and to visit the dentist regulary.
While this is important for everyone to follow, it's imperative for pregnant women to look after their oral health too.
Stayin' Strong spoke to Camile Farrah, an Associate professor at the University of Queensland’s School of Dentistry about the link between periodontal disease (gum disease), pregnancy and low birth weight in babies. Listen to the message here.
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Did you know your skin can be burnt by the sun even when it’s cloudy?
Be Sun Smart!
• Minimise your time in the sun between 10am and 3pm because that is when UV is at its strongest
• If you do have to be outdoors seek shade
• Wear sun protected clothing that covers as much skin as possible
• Wear a broad brim hat or a bucket hat
• Wear sunglasses
• Apply SPF30+ sunscreen
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The Stayin' Strong project is funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing. Read more.
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