As if you needed more reasons to look after your health, a NAPHL Dietitian says your kidneys depend on it. Read more
Sick of hearing more about what you can’t eat than what you can? Our Dietitian gives his top tips for living with Coeliac Disease (and it's not all doom and gloom). Read more
A dietitian explains how to ditch the yo-yo diets and lose weight for good. Read more
Read about the benefits of exercise for people with disabilities, from increasing independence to helping manage pain and improving mobility. Read more
Information for anyone with an appointment at any of our facilities between Tuesday 30 March 2021 and Thursday 1 April 2021. Read more
As NAIDOC Week comes to a close, a member of the team tasked with developing NAPHL's first Reconciliation Action Plan says reflection and celebration should continue. Read more
Indigenous elder Dolleita McAvoy used to struggle to breathe all the time. She was in hospital a lot and battling addictions. Today she has turned her life around. Read her story and others from our work. Read more
Young people in Charters Towers took time for their mental health at a free community event recently as part of Queensland Mental Health Week. Read more
Thousands of people in rural and remote Northern Queensland have been receiving vital allied health services closer to their homes thanks to the NAPHL Outreach Allied Health Service. Read more
A mental health professional tells us how he's not immune to the pressures of fatherhood and shares his top tips to help dads improve their mental health. Read more
Accredited Practicing Dietitian Carla Sommers tells us why good nutrition is crucial in senior years and shares her top healthy eating tips for older Australians. Read more
If you're worried about your bone strength or what might happen if you have a fall, then this fun exercise program is for you. Read more
NAPHL has welcomed changes to GP telehealth that will ensure North Queensland patients receive localised care, following a forum hosted for local GPs. Read more
The thought of seeing an Exercise Physiologist for the first time can be nerve-racking but it doesn't have to be. We give you the low down on everything that happens during an initial EP appointment. Read more
Thinking of making the switch to a plant-based diet? This is what you should be eating according to a vegan Accredited Practising Dietitian. Read more
Our Occupational Therapist Courtney and Speech Pathologist Tamara work together at the NAPHL Health Hub to help children with developmental delays. Read more
Food allergies and intolerances can be debilitating, causing painful and often embarrassing symptoms. Many people suffer in silence, but an Accredited Practising Dietitian can help. Read more
Eating can be complicated for people with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis. It's just as important to replace nutritional deficiencies as it is to avoid foods that trigger symptoms. Read our Dietitian Carla's tips. Read more
Hypertension and high blood pressure can have damaging effects on your body. But there is one simple way to lower your blood pressure and reduce the impacts. Read more
A chocolate-loving dietitian shares how you can ditch yo-yo dieting for good and still reach your health goals. Read more
Have you been diagnosed with an underactive thyroid? An Exercise Physiologist shares how getting active can help alleviate symptoms like weight gain, weak and sore muscles, low energy and moodiness. Read more
Is home schooling during the pandemic causing you stress? NAPHL Health Hub OT Courtney wants to reassure you that it's okay to embrace the disruption to schooling and encourage more playtime in your days. Read more
The generosity of a North Queensland community has ensured indigenous people who are more at risk of becoming seriously ill with COVID-19 have been able to access toilet paper. Read more
We've compiled a guide for self-isolation or if you just want to stay at home including: staying mentally healthy, what food you should be eating and how to stay active at home. Read more