Healthy Ageing: Tips from a Dietitian Agieng is a natural part of life, but making informed choices about your diet can help you navigate this phase with grace. Several changes occur as we age, including shifts in appetite, alterations in body composition, and the potential exclusion of certain foods due to difficulties in eating. [...]

Heart disease is one of the main healthcare concerns today. It is a major cause of death and suffering and cost and more. It is something that concerns us all really. And we probably all know that prevention is possible and that early detection helps because early treatment does. So what are the warning [...]

According to Einstein, you’re classified as an intellectual if you can solve a problem. But if you can prevent one, you’re a genius. So, by scheduling your necessary health checks regularly, you can prevent some health problems before they arise, and call yourself a genius too. 1. Blood pressure and cholesterol tests High blood [...]

The single best way to reduce the risk of seasonal flu and its potentially serious complications is to get vaccinated each year, but preventive actions like avoiding people who are sick, covering your cough and washing your hands also can help stop the spread of germs and prevent respiratory illnesses like flu. This also can include taking steps [...]

Maximising Your Money Do you want to maximise your money?  We all spend so much time and energy earning the money we do.  With the cost of living continuously increasing we need to make sure we get the most out of the money we earn – not only by watching what we spend but [...]

Here is an excerpt from an interview with a retired medical and wellness doctor….. Question: Over your career what are some of the common and important mistakes you’ve seen people make? Regarding health and wellbeing? Answer: There certainly are a few errors folks make. Things we see repeatedly. I’ll get to a few of [...]

National Burns Awareness Week Burn injuries happen in seconds but can change a person’s life forever. It is one of the most common and devastating forms of trauma and has the potential to cause death, lifelong scarring, disfigurement and dysfunction – often resulting in prolonged hospitalisation, psychological trauma, stigma and rejection. This year National [...]