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Four things to do when we need to stay mentally healthy in a crisis
Four things to do when we need to stay mentally healthy in a crisis by Dr Henry Cloud* When you go through a crisis, the
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The new Care Centre at The Somerset Lifestyle and Retirement Village
We are immensely proud of our beautiful new Care Center and are thrilled to show it off. What you see is the result of collaboration
Diabetes is a preventable disease
November was diabetes awareness month – why you should care? In 2015, diabetes mellitus was the 7th leading cause of death in the US. In
It’s all in the attitude
It’s all in the attitude “Getting old is not for sissies.” I often hear this famous quote by Bette Davis. I see the truth of
Pollen allergies can be treated
Spring, a wonderful season – the weather is getting warmer, mornings are getting lighter, birds are singing, trees are blossoming …and billions of pollen grains
You can’t stop it but you can slow it down
We are all aging – every day, little by little. We may not be aware of it, we may ignore it, we may deny it,
Know your pulse
In June it was World Heart Rhythm Week (04-10 June). It is a very good idea to be aware of your pulse (heartbeat). Is it regular and
Vitamin Supplements – Health Benefit or Waste of Money?
Many of you are taking supplements – and are spending a lot of money to do so. But do you need them? Do they benefit
1887 Nursing Job Description
As today (12 May) is International Nurses day, I thought I’ll share this hilarious 1887 Nursing Job Description with you. Have a look… In addition
Myth: “The flu is just a bad cold!”
Myth: “The flu is just a bad cold!” The fact is that in the 2017-2018 flu season, nearly 80 000 Americans died from the flu and
Myth: “The flu vaccine can cause the flu”
Myth: “The flu vaccine can cause the flu” This is a very common belief. In fact, a recent study showed that 43% of Americans believe
Myth: “I do not need the flu injection – I am healthy and never get the flu!”
Myth: “I do not need the flu injection – I am healthy and never get the flu!” That is like saying: “I do not need to