Are You Heading Towards A Heart Attack?

Are You Heading Towards A Heart Attack?

Hundreds of thousands of people are admitted to hospital every year after experiencing a heart attack. While not as deadly as cardiac arrests, heart attacks still claim many lives every year (cardiac arrests are often preceded by a heart attack). Could you be at risk? This post takes a look at some of the warning signs and how to prevent yourself from experiencing a heart attack.

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New Diabetes Medications and Technology to Make Life Easier

New Diabetes Medications and Technology to Make Life Easier

As the parent of a child with Type 1 Diabetes, I'm always checking the latest research and data on managing diabetes, new medications and the amazing, advanced technology. We use a CGM or Continuous Glucose Monitor, and these recent innovations are improving blood glucose management and offering health benefits beyond just regulating blood sugar levels. 

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How Can Arts and Crafts Activities Benefit Children in Occupational Therapy: Enhancing Development Through Creativity

How Can Arts and Crafts Activities Benefit Children in Occupational Therapy: Enhancing Development Through Creativity

Arts and crafts have established their importance in the development of children undergoing occupational therapy. Engaging in creative activities such as drawing, painting, and sculpting serves not only as a means for artistic expression but also as an avenue for enhancing motor skills, cognitive development, and emotional well-being.

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2024 Wellness Trends: How will AI affect the self care industry?

2024 Wellness Trends: How will AI affect the self care industry?

If there’s one big learning from the pandemic, it’s that people world over have become much more aware of health, wellness and self care. Much of this can be attributed to social media and fueled by the availability of sophisticated devices such as smartphones and wearable technology, machine learning algorithms. The rise of young tech entrepreneurs and their apps, wellness websites and sharing of information by experts across subjects and disciplines. 

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