Tag Archives: Death

ADVERTORIAL: ‘People might think working at a hospice is all about death – but it’s not’

Sophie hopes by sharing her story, she will encourage more registered nurses to get in touch to find out more about the benefits of pursuing a career with Sue Ryder, who are experts in palliative care, and currently has vacancies across a number of its hospices. “A lot of people might think working at a… Read More »

Shorter dream-stage sleep may be related to earlier death

Time and time again, adequate sleep has been shown to be critical to daily functioning and long-term health. Sleep serves numerous roles: recovering energy for the brain, clearing waste products, and forming memories. Prior studies have clearly linked shortened sleep times to heart disease, obesity, reduced cognitive performance, worsened mood, and even a shorter life.… Read More »

Coronavirus Death Toll Tops 1,000 as Trump Warns the Worst is Still to Come

WEDNESDAY, July 22, 2020 — For the first time in nearly two months the daily U.S. coronavirus death toll topped 1,000 on Tuesday, with President Donald Trump acknowledging that the country’s outbreak will likely “get worse before it gets better.” Trump’s comments came during the first coronavirus task force briefing he’s held since April, as… Read More »

Another death and 275 new Vic COVID cases

A woman in an aged care home has died and another 275 coronavirus cases have been recorded in Victoria. The death of the woman in her 80s takes Victoria’s COVID-19 toll to 39, with 123 lives lost across Australia. There are 147 Victorians in hospital, 31 of whom are in intensive care, Premier Daniel Andrews… Read More »