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Youth Central journalist Soren Frederiksen asks young people what they think is the limit for safe drinking and comes up with some interesting results. Soren also speaks with Professor Dan Lubman from Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Centre about what the short-term risks are when young people consume alcohol above safe drinking levels.

Family and friends of people with Alzheimer's disease discuss their experiences and how to recognise the early signs.

People living with Alzheimer's disease share their emotional journey in deciding who to tell about their diagnosis.

Parents and children talk about some of the factors that can cause a child's asthma to flare up.

Parents talk about how they cope with the effects of asthma and give simple advice for other families.

The pressure on young girls and boys to be physically perfect is creating an epidemic of children and teenagers with low self-esteem and negative body image. Reporter Flip Shelton introduces us to the BodyThink program run by the Dove Self-esteem Fund and The Butterfly Foundation to help young people understand that what appears glamorous and glossy in the media is often one great big fake.

People with breast cancer talk about strategies and techniques for staying positive.

Victorian State Public Health Nutritionist, Veronica Graham shows us how to cook a light and healthy Christmas meal without overindulging. Whatever way you celebrate, there are ways to eat healthily over the festive season!

Birthday parties can be healthy as well as fun. Flip Shelton reports on some great ideas for healthy and tasty treats for your child’s next birthday.

Victorian State Public Health Nutritionist, Veronica Graham shares with us a healthy and delicious festive season recipe for Antoinette's festive chicken. Whatever way you celebrate the festive season, healthy food choices are important. Recipe available on Better Health Channel www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au

Chef Andrew Blake shows people how to cook healthy fish and chips, spring rolls and pancakes

Victorian State Public Health Nutritionist, Veronica Graham shares with us a healthy and delicious festive season recipe for cranberry and mint soda. Whatever way you celebrate the festive season, healthy food choices are important. Check out our related recipes and information below.

People with depression talk about coming to terms with their condition and how to recognise the early signs.

People with depression discuss a range of management techniques for dealing with their condition.

People with depression talk about their experiences in seeking professional support and treatment.

Nutritionist Shane Bilsborough takes us on a tour of Melbourne’s restaurants. Some popular food from different cultures is high in fat and kilojoules. There are, however, some healthy alternatives.

Sitting behind a desk all day doesn't mean you can't exercise. Former world aerobics champion, Sue Stanley, gives us some great ways to flex, dip, bend and stretch our way through the day to keep ourselves limber.

Want to exercise, but find gyms boring or expensive? Sue Stanley and Shane Bilsborough team up to show you how to exercise indoors and outdoors using your local surroundings - whether it's running up and down stairs at a park, or busting out some 80s dance moves while vacuuming at home, these are some great ideas to keep you active in and around your local landscape.

Fitness expert Andrew Schneider provides his top three tips for staying active in Winter. He says any exercise we do during winter is going to benefit our body - not only our body but also our mind.

Victorian Chief Health Officer Dr Rosemary Lester talks about the importance of influenza (flu) immunisation and dispels some common myths around the vaccine.

Influenza, or flu, is an epidemic disease that causes widespread illness every year. Former Chief Health Officer Dr John Carnie talks to us about immunisation for people in known high risk groups including: people over 65, hospital patients and staff, some Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, pregnant women, residents in nursing homes or other care facilities, severe asthmatics and anyone with a chronic illness. Serious side effects or allergic reactions to the vaccine are rare.

In the hot weather there is a higher risk of food poisoning but if you follow some simple rules when you prepare, handle and store food it will significantly reduce your risk of getting sick. Victorian State Nutritionist, Veronica Graham, gives you some simple food safety tips to keep in mind this summer while you entertain your family and friends.

Market shopping is a great way to find fresh seasonal food. From fruit and vegetables, fish, poultry, cheese and bread there is a huge range of great produce. We follow a family around on their weekly shop at a local fresh food market and get some good tips on how to stock up for the week.

Reporter Flip Shelton takes us on a tour and shows us what fresh produce is available at a local market. Find out how to select foods from market stall experts and plan a weekly menu.

Indra Kurzeme from the Royal Botanic Gardens in Cranbourne and Janene Sadhu from Vision Australia talk to us about what it was like training the Garden Ambassadors to do tours with audio description for people who have no or low vision.

Indra Kurzeme from the Royal Botanic Gardens in Cranbourne and Janene Sadhu from Vision Australia talk to us about what it was like training the Garden Ambassadors to do tours with audio description for people who have no or low vision.

Good hygiene is important all year round to protect ourselves, and others, from illness. During winter, influenza, colds and gastroenteritis are more common and easily spread among people. It's therefore important to observe good hygiene practices like washing your hands regularly and thoroughly to prevent the spread of viruses. Chief Health Officer Dr Rosemary Lester provides some helpful advice on handwashing.

People with coronary heart disease talk about the medical procedures that followed their heart attack and diagnosis.

People with coronary heart disease describe the events and emotions surrounding their heart attack.

People with coronary heart disease explore the lifestyle changes they have made following their diagnosis.

The human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccine protects against 70% of cervical cancers and 90% of genital warts. The vaccine consists of three doses taken over six months, and is provided to girls aged 12 to 13 as part of the school-based immunisation program. The vaccine is most effective at this age, before sexual activity starts and when girls are able to create more antibodies.

Laughter has some great health benefits such boosting your immune system, lowering your blood pressure and reducing stress. Laughter Clubs Victoria share with us some tips and techniques to keep you smiling and feeling light hearted every day.

Nutritionist Shane Bilsborough shows us how much energy it takes to burn off a fast food lunch. Join tradies, Corky and Danny as they find out how to maintain a healthy weight. Healthy lunch recipes are available on the Better Health Channel www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au.

Victorian State Public Health Nutritionist Veronica Graham takes us shopping for the right foods to include in your childs lunchbox. A healthy lunchbox should include a combination of fruit, vegetables, dairy, protein and carbohydrates, all of which are important for the health and wellbeing of your child.

Victorian State Public Health Nutritionist Veronica Graham shares three healthy and delicious lunchbox examples for the kids and provides some great food preparation tips to save you time throughout the week.

Dr John Carnie, former Chief Health Officer discusses the need for travellers to protect themselves against measles. He also discusses what symptoms to look out for so people can recognise and take steps to prevent the spread of this highly infectious disease.

Many men put off going to the doctor, including nutritionist, Shane Bilsborough. Follow Shane as he visits urologist, Dr Ross Snow for a check-up. He also learns from other men who have had life-threatening medical conditions, such as writer and actor, Alan Hopgood and personal trainer, Rohan Green why it is so important for men to see their doctor.

Find out how to avoid mosquito bites while you're out and about during summer. Beat the Bite! is a community service announcement. For more information contact your local council or visit the Better Health Channel.

Find out how to avoid mosquito bites while you're out and about during summer. Beat the Bite! is a community service announcement. For more information contact your local council or visit the Better Health Channel.

Dr John Carnie, former Chief Health Officer talks about Murray Valley Encephalitis (MVE) a serious viral disease spread by bites from infected mosquitoes.

Salads are a great way for you achieve your 5 serves of veges every day. Victoria State Public Health Nutritionist Veronica Graham gives us a great recipe idea for making some seriously tasty salads from leftover roast vegetables.

People with osteoporosis talk about the role of diet and exercise in managing their condition.

People with osteoporosis provide reassuring advice to others living with the same condition.

Australians have one of the highest rates of pet ownership in the world. Research has proven that owning a pet not only gives us companionship, but provides an amazing boost to one’s health and wellbeing. From newborns to the elderly, find out the benefits of pet ownership for all age groups!

Swimming is a great low-impact exercise for all ages and abilities. Australian marathon swimmer, Tammy Van Wisse shows ex-AFL (Australian Football League) player and coach, Tony Shaw some swimming basics to gain confidence in the water.

Former world aerobics champion, Sue Stanley shows us how to overcome common exercise excuses. Whether you are a parent, older person, on a low budget or have a health condition, there are many ways to keep active and healthy. Join media personality, Geoff Cox (Coxy) as he finds out how to change his attitude to physical activity.

Physical Activity and Fitness Trainer Sherri Bourne gives us some great tips for staying active over the summer months. Don't forget when you're out in the summer sun to Slip, Slop, Slap, Slide and Wrap!

Physical Activity and Fitness Trainer - Sherri Bourne shares a few easy and low-impact ways for seniors to stay healthy over the summer months. Don't forget when you're out in the summer sun to Slip, Slop, Slap, Slide and Wrap!

People talk about men's attitude to their health and prostate cancer.

Dr John Carnie, former Chief Health Officer talks about how to protect yourself against mosquitoes outside and around the home.

For centuries, Eastern cultures have practised various forms of stress reducing exercises, such as yoga and tai chi, but here's one that you may not have heard about - Qi gong. Qi gong (pronounced Chee-goong) has three main parts - exercise, meditation and massage. It's a great way to unwind, take some time out and indulge the body, mind and soul.

Victorian State Nutritionist, Veronica Graham shares with us a healthy and delicious festive season recipe for roast vegetable and chickpea salad. Whatever way you celebrate the festive season, healthy food choices are important. Check out our related recipes and information below.

Dr John Carnie, former Chief Health Officer talks about Ross River virus and Barmah Forest virus.

Explore the beautiful fresh food and produce available at your local market. Great food choices and lots of fun can be had at Prahan Market in Melbourne Victoria. Workout your menu for the week ahead before hitting the market and take your list along with you - this will help you stick to budget and prevent you taking things home you don't need.

Victorian State Nutritionist, Veronica Graham talks about the benefits of shopping at fresh produce markets. Find out how to select fruit and vegetables to keep healthy - eat a rainbow every day!

When starting out an exercise program, it's really important to do a warm up and cool down before and after exercise

People who have had a stroke talk about the events and emotions surrounding their stroke.

People who have had a stroke discuss their physical rehabilitation and steps towards independence in performing daily tasks.

Summer is a great time of year to enjoy a range of fresh fruits and vegetables. State Public Health Nutritionist Veronica Graham tells us what's fresh, how to stock up on seasonal produce and what you can do with your leftover fruit and veg.

The Three Lost Children Walk commemorates the tragic story from Daylesford's gold era when three small boys wandered away from their homes on June 30, 1867. Sue Stanley joins Margaret and other members of the Daylesford Walking Group to retrace the 15km trek the boys made. The tale unfortunately has a sad ending, but many people are drawn to the trail each year because of its beauty and its significance in Australia's gold rush history. If you're keen to get involved in walking for good health, check out our fact sheet for some great hints and tips.

People with type 2 diabetes talk about positive lifestyle changes that improve their quality of life.

People with type 2 diabetes talk about ways to manage the condition successfully.

Victorian State Nutritionist, Veronica Graham shares with us a healthy and delicious festive season recipe for vegetarian stuffed mushrooms. Whatever way you celebrate the festive season, healthy food choices are important. Check out our related recipes and information below.

Vitamin D is important for healthy bones, muscles and the nervous system. But how do we get it and how much do we need? Dr Michael Ackland gives us some tips on maintaining our vitamin D levels throughout winter.

Walking groups are an inexpensive way to add regular exercise into your life. Create your own walking group or join an existing one. Walking groups provide extra motivation to exercise regularly and have the added bonus of creating new friendships.

Dr John Carnie, former Chief Health Officer talks about the risks of whooping cough and provides information about the whooping cough vaccination.

A family shares their experience when their baby daughter contracted whooping cough (or pertussis), a highly contagious respiratory infection which can be dangerous to babies under six months old.

Want to boost your vegetable and fruit intake? Victorian State Nutritionist, Veronica Graham shares some great winter recipe ideas.