With the holiday season upon us, whether you are staying at home or going away, you will probably spend more time being active. And in this silly season we sometimes even do things that our bodies aren’t primed for. With normal routines out of the window the chances of situations requiring first aid increase and […]
October 20 is National Down Syndrome Day and we’re asking you to consider whether you are still holding on to the old stereotyped ideas about persons born with this condition. Most of us are aware of the typical appearance of those born with Down syndrome and that they have delayed physical and mental development. However, […]
Has your mental health been affected by the disruptions caused by COVID-19? The theme for 2020 World Mental Health Day on October 10 is Move for mental health: let’s invest because experts believe that the pandemic will create an increased need for mental health and psychological support for months and years to come. Our mental health is […]
Frieda Paton Cardiovascular disease is one of the major causes of death in South Africa and while we tend to associate it with the elderly, more than half of these deaths are in people aged 35-64. However, if you pay attention to the early warning signs of heart disease you might be able to avoid […]
Frieda Paton World Suicide Prevention Day is on September 10 with the theme of working together to prevent suicide. This year the International Association for Suicide Prevention is encouraging each of us to take a minute every day to reach out and check in with someone – and maybe change the course of their life. […]