Tony Ferguson Recipe of the Week:

A quick and easy healthy meal. This weeks Tony Ferguson recipe is for Salmon and Ricotta patties that is full of flavour and is big enough to serve 2 females or 1 male.

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beyondblue has launched a new media campaign to provide an insight into the experiences of young people suffering with anxiety and depression.

With the help of the Mitchell Communication Group who have generously donated media space will run a series of adverts on TV, cinema, radio and print.

The new campaign hopes to persuade family, friends, and workmates of people who may be experiencing depression/anxiety to: LOOK for the signs of depression; LISTEN to friends’ experiences; TALK about what’s going on; and SEEK HELP together.

If you would like more information on youth depression and anxiety go to www.youthbeyondblue.com.

Source: Heart Foundation

A vaccine developed by Australian researchers whose potential ranges from preventing throat infections to saving the lives of up to 400,000 children each year has gone into production, with human trials expected to commence as early as next year.

The trial vaccine has proved effective against group A streptococcus (GAS) infections, the most common cause of bacterial throat infections in both children and adults, with an estimated 616 million new cases each year.

However, when left untreated, GAS infections can lead to the deadly conditions of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and rheumatic heart disease (RHD).

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We are pleased to advise that under the LivingWell Program, MBF customers on selected covers can now receive benefits for The Tony Ferguson Weightloss Program.

To make a claim, simply submit a claim form and copy of your receipt for the Weightloss Program to MBF.

Please note: benefits are not available via electronic claiming through HICAPS.

For further details, or to find out if you are eligible to receive benefits for the program, please call MBF on 131 137.

There has been a lot news stories about the H1N1 influenza virus or as commonly known Swine Influenza and some misinformation. So, Good Healthy Advice has decided to publish the latest information released by the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia.

SWINE INFLUENZA (H1N1) UPDATE 07 MAY 2009

The World Health Organisation has reported that as of 5 May 2009, 21 countries have officially reported 1490 cases of influenza A (H1N1) infection.

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Tony Ferguson Recipe of the Week:

Served chilled this ricotta chocolate and strawberry cheesecake is a light healthy dish perfect for desert and big enough to serve 6 females or 4 males.

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