“I work in a not-for-profit care home group, because I don’t feel it is right to profit from care for the elderly”. This is a common feeling among many care workers, and support staff in not-for-profit care home groups. It is also a well shared opinion generally, and there are people in the for-profit sector who agree with this sentiment whole heartedly. Yet you don’t have to … [Read more...]
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Risk of Exfoliation Syndrome XFS Rises With Latitude
Exfoliation syndrome, which is commonly called XFS, is characterized by the progressive accumulation of extracellular fibers in the tissues of the eye. XFS can lead to open angle and angle-closure glaucoma, and it is the leading cause of those conditions in many parts of the world. In addition to glaucoma, XFS has been linked to cataract formation and to an increased … [Read more...]
Happiness is The Secret to Well Being
Happiness Happiness is the only measure of success When was the last time you were so busy doing something that you lost count of time? When you are totally absorbed in an activity, time seems to fly. When you are doing something boring time seems to stand still. This is called relativity. Fun times seem short while doing dreary stuff seems to take an eternity. Study … [Read more...]
Five Possible Benefits Of Drinking Red Wine
Red Wine is frequently linked with health benefits. In fact, you’d be forgiven for thinking that the health section of the national newspapers weren’t created specifically to showcase new findings. The benefits are the result of several compounds within grape skins, released during the lengthy fermentation process that gives Red Wine its colour: resveratrol is the polyphenol … [Read more...]
How To Stop Smoking And Its Benefits
As we all know many people start smoking at their early age. They start smoking not knowing the consequences of becoming an addict. The problem is when they reach maturity because they are at high risk in their life. It becomes too late to do something about it, because you are already an addict so you have to be careful when you start doing something, equalize the benefits and … [Read more...]
Top 6 Exercises That Bring Most Benefits to Seniors
For seniors, exercises are most rewarding and important as when our energy does not flow it it just stagnates and illness develops - and we tend to be less active in older age. That’s an easy image and concept to understand, similar to ‘rolling stones gather no moss’. And it’s very true for all forms of energy. Keeping energy flowing is the key. So, in the light of … [Read more...]
Clean Drinking Water: It’s As Easy As Filling This Bottle
Clean drinking water is a precious commodity worldwide, but clean water is often taken for granted in more well-developed countries. Imagine that you're on a hike. This is the first time that you've taken this trail, but you're confident in your navigation abilities. The air is starting to get warmer, and you're starting to get thirsty. You reach for your water bottle, but … [Read more...]
Reasons Why Supplemental Health Insurance Coverage Is Valuable
Universal health care in Canada is a boon for most people. Individuals can receive many of the basic health services they need at a relatively low cost. This includes access to vision care, dental care, and prescription medications. But few people are aware of the limitations posed by their provincial health plans. Most have never had to put them to the test. Below, we'll … [Read more...]
Tips for Preventing and Healing Bruises
Sometimes the things that we enjoy doing can result in a few bruises, particularly if we enjoy energetic activities such as squash, paintballing, contact sports, or pole dancing. Often we can take measures to protect ourselves against bruises, for instance by wearing protective clothing and padding, but it is impossible to avoid them altogether. Here are a few tips for both … [Read more...]
Simple – Yet Effective Ways for Healthier Living
While the cost of your health insurance may not be going down anytime soon, you can save money and feel better by taking the appropriate steps toward improving your heath. This doesn’t always mean making huge changes to your routine and lifestyle. It’s not hard to use simple and effective methods to improve your health, which can translate into fewer costly trips to the … [Read more...]