Health Articles by Dr Duncan Jefferson

10 May 12 - In praise of Mothers
May each and every mother who reads this have a wonderful time this Mothers Day. Read more by Dr Duncan Jefferson.
3 May 12 - Heart Week
Read on to see why Dr Duncan Jefferson says that medicine can be a cruel mistress.
26 April 12 - Reflections on ANZAC Day
Dr Duncan Jefferson talks about the post war lives of the brave men and women who have fought for Australia.
12 April 12 - Not to be sneezed at
How we approach winter depends very much on our attitude. Find out more from Dr Duncan Jefferson.
4 April 12 - The challenge of the Easter bunny!
The Easter holiday season is a time for family get togethers, meeting up with mates and a time to decompress after the long, hot summer work period.
29 March 12 - Insurance is good for the individual.
Dr Duncan Jefferson talks about the benefits of Private Health Insurance for the individual.
21 March 12 - HBF Run for a Reason 2012
The theme of improving your own health and helping to raise funds for those less fortunate is a wonderful concept.
15 March 12 - Something to get your teeth into
If you’ve got good teeth, as most of us have these days, it’s almost certainly a result of the incredible changes that have occurred in dentistry in the past 100 years.
9 March 12 - Beauty Sleep
Dr Duncan Jefferson wishes you happy dreams! Find out how you can improve the quality of your sleep.
1 March 12 - Healthy Beginnings
Reducing risk is a lifelong health education challenge. Dr Duncan Jefferson writes about healthy beginnings.
23 February 12 - Ideas on how to lose weight
Wednesday 22nd February marks the beginning of Lent for hundreds of millions of people around the world. It’s a time which is associated with “fasting” and “focus” for those with sincerely held religious beliefs, and a time to reflect on the important issues in their lives.
19 February 12 - The Start of the Season
The siren’s about to sound which means that the footy season is here once again. All of the players will have been training hard for the past few months, having had a relatively short break at the end of last season.
14 February 12 - Happy Valentines Day
A couple of years ago I was asked to be a guest speaker by the Heart Foundation at their Annual Remembrance Service for patients, families and friends whose lives had been affected by heart disease during the previous year.
2 February 12 - Suicide watch
In Australia more than 2,000 people commit suicide annually. Read more...
26 January 12 - Australia Day 2012
Dr Duncan Jefferson writes about the outstanding citizens who have helped create a vibrant medical research community here in Australia.
23 January 12 - Complementary Medicines
It’s a quirk of human nature that we do like to put things in “boxes”, and western scientific medicine is a magnificent example of classifications, statistics and “rational” thinking.
12 January 12 - Best foot forward
Your feet are your silent partner and you need to keep them happy: with good shoes, good nail care and good care and attention, they will happily carry you through a long and healthy life. By Dr Duncan Jefferson.
5 January 12 - Happy New Year
A happy New Year from Dr Duncan Jefferson
28 December 11 - Happy Christmas: the gift of health to yourself is the best gift
As we say goodbye to Christmas for this year and start looking forward to 2012, let’s start focusing on trying to be the best possible “Me” in the New Year. Dr Duncan Jefferson writes...
22 December 11 - Alcohol Over-indulgence
"If you choose to celebrate Christmas with a drink, then make sure you let yourself taste the first one, sip the second one and skip the rest!" Dr Duncan Jefferson.
15 December 11 - Looking after your health on an overseas holiday.
Dr Duncan Jefferson reminds us to stay safe while overseas.
8 December 11 - Great Picnics without the Gastro!
Dr Duncan Jefferson talks about how to avoid unnecessary trips to the doctor with gastro over the Christmas holidays.
2 December 11 - Preparing for the Christmas season
Minimise stress during the festive season. Dr Duncan Jefferson shares some tips.
24 November 11 - Infants sleep best - on their backs
There are still a great number of young mums out there who worry that their precious babe might choke if left to sleep on their backs...
18 November 11 - What you need to know about breast feeding
Dr Duncan Jefferson writes about the benefits and natural laws of breast feeding.
10 November 11 - Pre-Term Labour
Who is at risk of going into premature labour? Get Dr Duncan Jefferson's suggestions on what you can do to ensure full term pregnancy.
3 November 11 - How do I know if I’m going into labour?
The rule of thumb is that pregnancy lasts about 40 weeks, but how do you predict when you might go into labour?
27 October 11 - Back Pain in Pregnancy
Back pain may occur in pregnancy. Get Dr Duncan's tips on how to reduce your discomfort.
21 October 11 - What you need to know about Ante-natal Care
The importance of Ante-natal Care explained by Dr Duncan Jefferson.
13 October 11 - It's Eye Time
Our eyes are very precious and should be protected. Learn why and how you can protect your vision.
6 October 11 - Rotavirus and Gastroenteritis in infants
Tips on how to protect your child from Rotavirus and Gastroenteritis... and what to do if you suspect an infection.
30 September 11 - Hands up all of you who haven’t heard that being physically active is good for you!
Dr Duncan on physical activity being a habitual part of our daily routine.
22 September 11 - Hearing problems: how to help the most vulnerable.
Dr Duncan, a great believer in living and enjoying a healthy lifestyle, talks about otitis media in children and the work of Professor Harvey Coates.
15 September 11 - Hay fever or a Cold? Treatment options.
It's spring, but with all the colds, coughs and influenza around you wouldn’t realize it.
8 September 11 - Inappropriate use of Antibiotics
One of the things that annoy me as a Doctor, is the inappropriate use of antibiotics; and let me illustrate this with a couple of stories.
1 September 11 - Dr Duncan says...
Over the weeks and months ahead, Dr Duncan Jefferson will be writing on subjects that he hopes will be relevant to many people in WA.

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