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Issue 99 | Tuesday 19 July 2011

Message from the VMC Medical Spokesperson

Dr Joe Kosterich

Dr Joe

Welcome to this edition of Health eNews!

Men are notorious for looking after their cars better than their bodies. Yet like the car, the body needs tuning up and it is better to do this before it starts breaking down. This includes health below the belt and things like male hormone deficiency and erectile issues. Come on guys, time to get real! Read on to learn more.

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Yours in good health,

Dr Joe Kosterich
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Diabetes and testosterone deficiency
	Diabetic men at risk of testosterone deficiency Men with diabetes (either type 1 or 2) commonly also have hypogonadism (a condition characterised by deficiency of the male hormone testosterone), and vice versa. Male hypogonadism is associated with.... Read complete article

Sleep problems and depression
	Night owl's habits linked to depression in older men Men who have difficulty falling asleep are at greater risk of depression than those who nod off easily, researchers have found.... Read complete article

News on breast cancer
	Study shows long-term benefits of breast screening Results from the longest running breast screening trial show that screening with mammography reduces the number of deaths from breast cancer.... Read complete article

Back pain may have genetic origin
	Those aching joints could be in your genes A common complaint, back pain is one of the many side effects of aging. Over three quarters of the population experience it at some point, and until now, researchers have had little conclusive proof of the causes and mechanisms.... Read complete article

Concerns about kids' media use
	Media, advertising and inactivity: A perfect storm for childhood obesity A mounting body of research is showing that kids' media use may be linked to their weight, partly because the sedentary act of watching television and movies or playing on computers and mobile devices.... Read complete article

Abuse of addictive painkillers
	Research examines dentists' role in painkiller abuse "Dentists write the third-most prescriptions for immediate release opioids in the United States, but they often don't know the appropriate number of doses to prescribe, how many doses a patient uses, or most importantly what patients do with the leftover tablets.... Read complete article

Radical change in understanding type 2 diabetes
	Diet reverses type 2 diabetes A Newcastle University team has discovered that Type 2 diabetes can be reversed by an extreme low calorie diet alone.... Read complete article

Let's talk about sex!
	New guide to help parents talk to their children about sex WA parents seeking guidance and understanding about how best to share their values and educate their children about sexuality will benefit from a unique resource released by WA Health.... Read complete article

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	VIDEO: Dr Joe: Fertility in men Dr Joe Kosterich talks about how to improve and maintain fertility for men... Watch the video
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Recipe

Ham and Salad Wraps

A yummy and healthy wrap recipe - quick, easy and perfect for school lunches.

Serves 4

Ingredients

4 pieces Lebanese or pita bread
100g shaved ham
100g baby spinach leaves (or mixed salad leaves)
10-15 cherry tomatoes, halved
1/2 red onion, sliced
Olive oil
Dried basil

Method

1. Wash and dry baby spinach leaves.

2. Lightly coat tomatoes in olive oil and sprinkle with dried basil.

3. Lay bread flat and place ham on top, then layer with baby spinach, red onion and tomatoes.

4. Roll up tight and serve fresh.

Preparation time: 5 minutes
Cooking time: None
Difficulty rating: Easy

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