Heart health

The heart is an important human organ which pumps blood throughout the body. It supplies oxygen and nutrients to the tissues and removes carbon dioxide and nitrogenous wastes from the body. The heart beats approximately about seventy-two times per minute of our lives....

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Healthy You

The start of the year is always a time for resolutions, making life decisions and promises for change. This ought to include a desire for a healthier lifestyle and a quest to the best version of oneself. Here are some valuable tips:- Exercise at least 30 minutes every...

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How to manage at Christmas time

The month of December and the lead up to Christmas time are very hectic for many people. The end of year is typically a time for people to try to get as much done as possible before the New Year. December is full of Christmas parties, late nights, decorating, shopping...

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Therapy

At some point in our lives, we will experience situations which we may struggle to navigate on our own. The purpose of therapy is, with the assistance of a trained professional, for the individual to understand the situation and learn to resolve the concern (s) or...

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What next?

The 10th of October each year is designated as World Mental Health Day. There is a designated day for almost anything-sisters, siblings, twins, mothers, fathers, grandparents, cousins, friendship, left-handers, albums, chocolate, happiness and cheeseburgers. Some of...

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Mindfulness – what is on your mind?

Mindfulness is the practice of purposely focusing one’s attention on the present moment. It has ancient origins and is derived from sati, a fundamental part of Buddhist traditions, and is based on Zen, Vipassanā, and Tibetan meditation techniques. Professor Mark...

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Who gives first aid to the first aider?

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a recognised education and training programme that started in Australia in 2001 and its practice has spread to countries including the United Kingdom and Canada. According to MHFA England, its core aim is “achieved by delivering...

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Mental health and finances

One of the possible symptoms of a mental health condition, e.g. bipolar disorder and schizoaffective disorder, especially during periods of hypomania or mania, is overspending. Hypomania and mania are periods of over-active and excitable behaviour that have a...

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Balance

In this fast paced world that we live in, where it seems as though we are being pulled in every direction, how do you find your balance? We hear the term ‘work-life balance’ which refers to a healthy lifestyle balance between the time and effort spent working, and the...

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Music and Stress

Research suggests that music has a profound impact on the human brain and affects mood. One of the recommendations on treating mild depression is to listen to a person’s favourite music. Music is proven to affect a person’s emotional wellbeing. A neuroscientist...

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