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How to make and keep your New Year’s resolutions heading into 2023. Author: VicHealth works with health promotion experts to create a Victoria where everyone can enjoy better health and...
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5 min read
8 Oct 2015
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/how-keep-new-years-resolutions
When it comes to alcohol, over half of Australians are unaware of what a standard drink is, and many don't know the recommended amount to consume to remain at low risk of alcohol injury and...
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5 min read
1 Sep 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/what-standard-drink-size
The approaching school holidays are a welcome break for lots of families. Holidays can't come soon enough?  Here are six fun activities you can do with the whole family. In this article we...
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3 min read
5 Oct 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/six-school-holiday-activities-whole-family
When it comes to our brain, even when we drink a “moderate” amount of alcohol, nearly every part of our brain matter is negatively affected, resulting in both short- and long-term...
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4 min read
29 Jun 2021
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/how-does-alcohol-affect-brain
Learn about the chemicals hiding in vapes and their danger to our health
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3 min read
8 Sep 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/vaping/impact-health
The home for vaping facts, resources and news on our website
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1 min read
11 Sep 2023
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/vaping
Have you ever wondered how a business may impact your health? From the apps on your phone, to the sales at the checkout and the shareholder meetings behind closed doors- the impact of business on our...
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4 min read
7 May 2024
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/how-does-finance-fit-conversation-around-our-health
Two weeks ago, I sat down with Lola, an 11-year-old girl. She told me she sees vapes everywhere. In the shops, on social media and among her peers.  She’s worried because she doesn’t know...
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3 min read
22 Mar 2024
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/we-must-end-vape-menance-dr-sandro-demaio-featured-herald-sun
Using nicotine during this critical period of brain development can cause problems in the short and long-term. These problems can include issues with attention, concentration, learning, memory, impulse control, emotional regulation and mood.
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5 min read
10 May 2024
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/be-healthy-blog/how-does-nicotine-affect-brain-development
See anti-vaping content from young people in Australia.
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8 min read
12 Jan 2024
https://www.vichealth.vic.gov.au/our-health/vaping/what-young-people-are-doing-about-vaping
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