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Cholesterol is a type of fat produced by your body and can also be found in food. Most of the cholesterol in your body is produced by your liver; the rest comes from the food you eat.![]()
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Your body needs cholesterol to build and repair cells, and to make hormones. While it is needed for good health, too much 'bad' cholesterol can cause fatty deposits called plaque to form in the walls of your arteries. This leads to a narrowing and hardening of the arteries, which damage your arteries and increase your risk of heart disease and stroke.![]()
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High cholesterol is common among Australians, with more than 2 in 5 adults living with high cholesterol.![]()
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Read more: www.healthdirect.gov.au/cholesterol![]()
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Visit our website to learn about the health services we provide at Magill Family Practice or call us on (08) 8331 9061. www.magillfamilypractice.com.au/
A healthy diet does not need to be complicated. Eat foods from the 5 food groups every day, in the correct amounts, and drink plenty of water.![]()
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A balanced diet means eating a variety of foods from the five food groups each day:![]()
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• Vegetables and legumes (beans)![]()
• Fruit![]()
• Grains and cereals![]()
• Lean meats, poultry, fish, eggs, legumes, nuts and seeds![]()
• Dairy or alternatives such as milk, yoghurt and cheese![]()
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Learn more: www.eatforhealth.gov.au/guidelines/australian-guide-healthy-eating
Gastro-oesophageal reflux disease (GORD) happens when stomach acid leaks from your stomach and moves up into your oesophagus (food pipe). This is also known as 'reflux' or 'acid reflux.'![]()
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You may experience heartburn from time to time due to acid reflux. GORD is when reflux happens more than twice a week. If left untreated, it may lead to complications.![]()
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GORD is common in Australia and can affect people of all ages, including children. Learn more: www.healthdirect.gov.au/gord-reflux![]()
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Visit our website to learn about the health services we provide at Magill Family Practice or call us on (08) 8331 9061. www.magillfamilypractice.com.au/