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 »
Strokes Strokes and mini-strokes occur when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off, which can cause brain cells to die. Peripheral arterial disease This is when there’s a blockage in the arteries to the limbs, usually the legs. This can cause cramping leg pain, hair loss on the legs and feet,… Read More »
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 »
Health News Loading the player… SALEM, Ore. (AP) — Nearly all of the dozens of people reported missing after a devastating blaze in southern Oregon have been accounted for, authorities said, as crews continued to battle wildfires that have killed at least 33 victims from California to Washington state. The flames have destroyed neighborhoods, leaving… Read More »
I’ve written many articles detailing lifestyle and dietary strategies that may decrease your COVID-19 risk by boosting your immune function and general health. Now we can add fermented foods to the list, which shouldn’t come as such a great surprise, considering the influence your gut health has on your immune system. The study,1 posted July… Read More »
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 »
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 »