How does the flu kill?

Influenza starts with the characteristic signs of high fever, shaking, chills, headache and aching muscles; but it can quickly progress to causing life threatening complications.

A yearly flu vaccination is the most effective way to prevent “the flu”

This was the advice given in 1918-1919 during the Great Influenza pandemic – in which 50 million people died. In 1918, there were no treatment options

A journey of discovery

When you reach the senior phase in your life, the choice to make, on the where and how can be quite daunting – especially if

Your heart in numbers

Did you know that… 80% of heart disease can be prevented 225 South Africans are killed by heart disease every day 13% the

The optimal exercise dose for brain health

“The leading health concern among persons over sixty years of age is to be ‘mentally sharp’.” Medscape Last month, I mentioned that physical activity can

Some physical activity is better than none

Good news for all of you, who like me, hate gym…… I hate exercise. I feel physically ill when I run. I tried gym –

Active Ageing at The Somerset

This month we had our first Health Education talk. The sessions will be aimed at maintaining health, independence and quality of life – and will