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- Spending too much on getting healthy? Get some budget friendly hacks here
How to save on food and exercise and still keep healthy.
- Spiders
Australia has about 2,000 species of spider but most species are relatively harmless to humans.
- Spina bifida
Folate can prevent up to 70 per cent of spina bifida cases if taken daily for one month before conception and during the first three months of pregnancy.
- Spinal cord injury - paraplegia
Most people who have a spinal cord injury are young males, who have a greater tendency to indulge in risky behaviour.
- Spinal muscular atrophy (SMA)
A child with spinal muscular atrophy type 1 rarely lives beyond three years of age.
- Spleen
Surgically removing a diseased or damaged spleen is possible without causing any serious harm to the person.
- Splenomegaly
Any conditions that cause a rapid breakdown of blood cells can place great strain on the spleen and make it enlarge.
- Sport and children
Make sure that some family outings offer opportunities for physical activity, such as playing sport together.
- Sport, physical activity and our health
The majority of Australians adults do not meet the recommended physical activity guidelines to gain the health benefits of increased fitness and reduced body fat.
- Sporting performance and food
Good nutrition and a healthy diet are essential to improving your sports performance.