High blood pressure is an important medical condition that does not cause any primary problems in and of itself (high blood pressure typically causes no symptoms at all) but does significantly increase the risk of developing complications like heart attack, stroke, poor circulation, and more. For this reason - the lack of primary symptoms [...]

Families that spend more quality time together tend to be happier and stronger. Studies have shown that the children of families who spend more time together perform better at school and have fewer behavioural issues. Modern families tend to spend a lot of time apart, be it at work, school, day-care and after-school activities [...]

The best thing about winter, some say, is soup! Delicious soups are easy to make, inexpensive, and comforting. They also have a surprising number of health benefits: Weight Control: Chilly weather winter foods are often of the “comfort” variety, which can mean they are delicious, high in calories, and packed with unhealthy ingredients. Soup is [...]

Nurses play a major role in modern healthcare. A central and important role. Sometimes an under-appreciated and misunderstood role. But we need nurses. Let us look at a few aspects of nurses and nursing care… In modern healthcare a nurse is a person who is a trained professional involved in the delivery of healthcare [...]

Feeling Scattered? The hybrid, or blended working models are a reality for many of us as we must WFH and work from the office on alternating days. On the one hand, hybrid working may offer us the best of both worlds. But on the other hand, the constant back-and-forth between home and office may [...]

Smoking is one of the unhealthiest habits we know. It can lead to high blood pressure, heart disease, lung disease, several cancers, and much more. It is also expensive and increasingly, stigmatised and or marginalised through a range of laws and rules. Almost 80% of smokers want to quit, understandably enough. In recent years [...]

Do you have wellness goals? How to set them and stick to them What are wellness goals? Wellness goals are targets to become an overall healthier, better you. They’re not only the numbers on a scale or steps on your Fitbit. Wellness goals can include having more energy, thinking more positively, or getting better [...]

Feel like you’ve used up all your energy trying to cope with stressful demands, conflict, or a lack of support? Your patience is wearing thin and you’re frustrated, even with family or friends. Be aware! Your emotional energy reserves are low and you need to refuel your tank. Take Stock The first step in [...]

Everyone knows that a bad hair day does not contribute to your wellbeing! In contrast, when your hair looks shiny and healthy, you usually feel well and positive. Following a healthy lifestyle, will benefit your hair too, but excessive stress, smoking, not exercising, lack of sleep and not eating nutritiously will show in your [...]

With all the current concerns around staying healthy and protecting yourself from infection, it’s important to know how to give your body’s immune system daily natural support. We’re constantly exposed to germs and other harmful microbes, and our immune system works hard to prevent them from invading our bodies. Here are a few daily [...]