Bites and Stings
Mosquito Bites | First Aid
As well as causing intense itchiness, mosquito bites can sometimes cause allergic reactions and spread disease, including dengue fever and encephalitis. Luckily, there are a few easy tips for preventing and treating mosquito bites.
How-To
Treating Open Wounds
An open wound refers to an injury in which the skin is broken and the tissue beneath is exposed. In most cases of an open wound, the same basic wound management can be followed. However, there may be some differences depending on the type of open wound.
How-To
Migraines | First Aid
A migraine is a neurological disorder typically characterised by throbbing pain on one side of the head. Migraines are common among Australians and can be triggered by stressful situations and poor sleeping habits. Continue reading to learn how to reduce your risk.
General Health-Related
6 Best Heart-Healthy Exercises
The heart is one of the most vital organs in the human body. Poor heart health can lead to light-headedness, lethargy and, in more serious cases, heart attacks and stroke. Luckily, there are certain exercises that can help keep your heart healthy.
General Health-Related
80 Best Strength Training Exercises
Many people presume that aerobic exercise is the best type of activity to keep you healthy. However, <dfn>strength training</dfn> also plays an important role in cardiovascular and musculoskeletal health. Continue reading for the best exercises to keep you strong.
General Health-Related
How to Become Less Sedentary Today
A person is generally considered to be inactive if they do not do at least thirty minutes of physical activity on most days of the week. Luckily, there are ways to insert more activity into your lifestyle and thereby improve your overall health.
Bites and Stings
Garden Orb Weaving Spider | Spider Facts
Garden orb weaving spiders are widely renowned for their large, intricate webs, some of which are strong enough to trap birds. Given how formidable their web-building skills are, should we be worried about their bites? Let's take a closer look.
First Aid Training
Get First Aid Certified on the NSW Central Coast
AWFA is so excited to announce that we have two new training locations on the NSW Central Coast. These aren't your ordinary training locations - we will be setting up stumps at two stalwarts of the Central Coast scene.
Bites and Stings
The Mouse Spider | Spider Facts
Though they have an unassuming name, Mouse spiders should not be underestimated. They are distributed across mainland Australia. And similar to Funnel-web spiders, they live deep underground and can deliver nasty bites.
Bites and Stings
The Brown Recluse Spider | Spider Facts
Brown recluse spiders form part of the Sicariidae family. They are found across the globe and have been known to inhabit the family home. Though they are generally timid, they can bite and cause necrotic skin ulcers.
Bites and Stings
The Daddy-Long-Legs Spider | Spider Facts
A lot of mystery surrounds the Daddy-Long-Legs spider. Despite their small size, they can bring down the Funnel-web spider. Should us humans be worried, too?
Mental Health
The Connection Between Mental Health and Heart Disease
The relationship between mental health and physical health is reciprocal, and it is important to look after both to maintain overall wellbeing. For instance, certain mental health issues can increase the risk factors for heart disease.