What is hypertension (and can exercise really help?)
November 12, 2021
Blood pressure is a measure of the pressure exerted on your blood vessels (arteries) as your heart beats. Blood pressure is important for circulating oxygen and nutrient rich blood around the body, it allows blood to flow against gravity to reach the brain and is usually measured on the left arm. There are two numbers...
Mental health and diabetes: combat the statistics
November 1, 2021
Mental health and diabetes: combat the statistics According to Diabetes Australia, one in four people live with depression and this number is higher for those living with type 2 diabetes. In fact, approximately 50% of people living with diabetes live with depression or anxiety symptoms. Depression can come and go, and we need to...
Acknowledgement of Country
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we operate, the Yuggera, Turrbal, Yugarabul, Jagera and Yugambeh peoples. We pay respect to the Elders, past, present, and emerging, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.
A collaborative venture
Logan Healthy Living is a Lifestyle Management Program created by UQ Health Care and funded by the Queensland Government through Health and Wellbeing Queensland. Our success is made possible through the support of participating organisations, including The University of Queensland and Griffith University.
