Doctors on Darling

08/09/2026

07/09/2026

Does bowel cancer run in your family? You may need a different bowel screening test.

Knowing your family history of bowel cancer is important.

For most people aged 45 to 74, the free National Bowel Cancer Screening Program test done at home every 2 years, is the right option.

But if you have a family history, your doctor may recommend screening with a colonoscopy instead.

It's important to:
✅ know your family history
✅ talk to your doctor about your risk
✅ choose the screening option that's right for you.

To access the family history screening guide, see the comments below. 👇

18/08/2026

10/08/2026

A healthy heart starts with small changes like this. 👇

🥑 Foods rich in healthy fats like avocados and olives, and healthy oils for cooking like olive, canola or sunflower, can help lower your cholesterol and protect your heart.

🍎 Fibre from wholegrains, vegetables, legumes and fruit can help improve heart health by reducing cholesterol levels.

🐟 Choose a variety of healthy proteins. Seafood, eggs, tofu and legumes, for example, provide important heart healthy nutrients. If you eat meat, choose lean cuts instead of processed and fatty meats, which are higher in saturated fat.

💧Building your eating pattern around mostly whole and minimally processed foods naturally leaves less room for foods and drinks high in added sugar, sodium and saturated fat, which can lead to weight gain and put pressure on your heart.

Visit Health and Wellbeing Queensland ’s blog for more tips on heart-healthy eating: https://pulse.ly/2b7u2r7wdf

03/08/2026

How strong do you want to feel five years from now?

Strength is one of the best investments you can make in your health after 50. It helps you stay active, move with confidence, and keep enjoying the everyday things that matter most.

If you have been thinking about getting stronger but are not sure where to begin, we would love to welcome you to our free Getting Started with Strength After 50 information session.

Our Accredited Exercise Physiologists will share practical, evidence-based advice on:
✔️ Building strength safely
✔️ Improving balance and confidence
✔️ Supporting healthy ageing
✔️ Staying independent for longer

📅 Tuesday 11 August
🕚 11:30am – 12:30pm
📍 Monday Club, 369a Darling St, Balmain, Opposite to Australia Post and next to Contessa, look for the yellow door

This free event is part of our Feeling Good & Ageing Well community series.

👉 Reserve your place: mondayclubs.com.au/event/strength-training-after-50-balmain/

29/07/2026

Noticed a mate going a bit quiet this winter? Or feeling it yourself?
Low mood, low energy and low motivation can creep in this time of year.
If you need extra support, Beyond Blue is available 24/7.

29/07/2026

14/07/2026

❄️ Winter is here, and for the 2.8 million Australians living with asthma, that means a higher risk of flare-ups.

Cold air, respiratory infections and spending more time indoors can all make asthma symptoms worse.

Knowing your triggers is one of the best ways to stay in control - but it's not the only one.

A written Asthma Action Plan can help you recognise when your asthma is getting worse and know exactly what to do if it does.

This winter, don't wait until you're struggling to breathe.

✔️ Know your triggers
✔️ Have a plan
✔️ Stay one step ahead of your asthma

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist about updating your Asthma Action Plan today.
Find out more and download yours here: https://buff.ly/fYQnwtR

13/07/2026

Good sleep supports strong minds and bodies.

Sleep helps with mood, focus, confidence and feeling good each day 😴

For sleep tips and more information on the importance on sleep visit www.nsw.gov.au/health-and-wellbeing/healthy-living/healthy-living-for-children-and-families/sleep-and-childrens-health