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15May

Former Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds dies in car accident; why we all need to know the significance of the golden hour

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Former Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds died in a road accident. Statement issued by the police suggests his car, which was being driven on Hervey Range Road, left the roadway shortly after 11 pm and rolled. Emergency services tried to rescue the 46-year-old driver, however he died of his injuries. Post his retirement from cricket in […]

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13May

Why do babies die from SIDS? Study may show cause of sudden infant deaths

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Australian researchers believe they know what causes sudden infant death syndrome. In a study published in the The Lancet’s eBioMedicine journal, they used dried blood spots taken at birth as part of Australia’s newborn screening program to look for what caused some apparently healthy babies to die mysteriously before they were a year old, usually […]

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13May

I went to a Newton wellbeing class and left feeling mindful

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This week, Newton Community Centre held wellbeing classes as part of Mental Health Awareness Week.  On Wednesday, the centre offered a Mindfulness Meditation and Wellbeing class for members of the community to slow down and reflect on their mental health.  Following its announcement on their Facebook page, I decided to head down to Newton Community Centre to […]

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12May

Breakthrough COVID-19 Deaths In Vaccinated Patients Become More Common, But Boosters Can Help

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Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found that among vaccinated people who died in January and February less than a third had a booster shot. Those who got a single round of the COVID-19 vaccine but not a booster shot are three times more likely to die. The difference in the death rate between vaccinated […]

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11May

Breathing Space Bench unveiled to mark Mental Health Awareness Week

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SPRINGFIELD has announced it has installed another Breathing Space bench at the Kinloch Gardens development in Blairgowrie. In partnership with Kingdom Housing Association, the housebuilders have created a welcoming space within the site, complete with soft landscaping and green areas, to highlight the Breathing Space service offered by NHS 24. Breathing Space aims to address […]

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11May

Vic girl’s death sparks hospital review

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A Melbourne hospital will be reviewed after an eight-year-old girl died 21 hours after attending the hospital’s emergency department with stomach pain. Amrita Varshini Lanka went to the Monash Children’s Hospital on April 29, the ABC reported, after initially seeing a GP for symptoms including vomiting and a fever. According to the ABC, initial assessments […]

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10May

Benefits, Examples and How to Get Started

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Aerobic exercise involves physical activity that increases your breathing and heart rate to fuel your body with oxygen-rich blood. Aerobic exercise helps strengthen your heart muscle, improves your lung function, and increases circulation and healthy blood flow throughout your body. This article will describe the benefits of aerobic exercise, examples, and how to get started. […]

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10May

Why am I so thirsty at night and is it normal to need a drink?

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It’s common practice to have a glass of water on your bedside table. It’s there in case you wake up coughing in the night, need to refresh on waking or if you’re feeling dry from too much mouth-breathing. But if you’re anything like me, then that glass might not be enough. I wake up umpteen […]

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9May

CDC Investigating After 5 Deaths, 109 Cases in 25 States, Territories

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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is getting involved and investigating after 109 children have become infected with cases of severe hepatitis and five of those children died from the illness. According to CNBC, the CDC is trying to determine a cause for the outbreak, with a primary focus on adenovirus infection after more […]

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9May

Boy, 2, stopped breathing on his mum’s lap as he choked on a sweet

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A mum is warning other parents to be wary after her two-year-old son choked on a lollipop – as he was sat on her lap. Mum-of-two Amy Mantle, 33, told of the dangers of lollipops after her two-year-old son Baker choked on one – despite the fact she kept her eyes on him the whole […]

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9May

‘The air we breathe, I don’t feel like I have any control over that’

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With continuing controversy over the federal government’s fossil fuel subsidies, provinces’ climate and emission plans are also being scrutinized. And now that the Ontario election campaign is in full swing, both candidates and voters are turning their attention to roads and transportation with an environmental health lens. Bonnie worked for over 35 years at the […]

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9May

Causes, Risks, Symptoms, Treatment and Ways of Prevention

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Sleep paralysis is a phenomenon in which a person is conscious but unable to move while they are asleep. This state can last anywhere from a few seconds to minutes or even hours. It is most common during the onset of rapid eye movement (REM) sleep, which is the stage of sleep when people experience […]

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7May

30 ways to brighten your day, from mind-boosting breathing techniques to laughter therapy

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1. Create a morning ritual The way you start your day matters. “Choose an alarm that’s not too alarming, such as birdsong, that doesn’t jolt you out of sleep, or a piece of happy music,” suggest Kate and Toby Oliver, therapists and co-authors of Rise and Shine. “Then carve out 10 minutes to do something […]

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7May

Free mental health and wellbeing courses now available in Essex

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The courses have been designed to help learners manage stress and understand the importance of mental wellbeing. Submitted by ACL Essex As part of Mental Health Awareness Week, adult education provider ACL Essex is offering a series of free two-session courses. With current research suggesting that anxiety and depression has increased by as much as […]

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6May

Derriford Hospital has a new ‘breathing space garden’ for staff

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Derriford Hospital is the home of a new ‘breathing space garden’. Over the last few months, the garden behind the Post Graduate Medical Centre has undergone an impressive makeover. Using the generous donations from local supporters during the pandemic, Plymouth Hospitals Charity funded the build of the new serene space. The main focus of the […]

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5May

Norway students learn about mindfulness ahead of finals

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NORWAY, Mich. (WLUC) – Freshman at Norway High School got a stress-relief break. Jenny DeDecker from Full Moon Rising Wellness Studio visited a 9th-grade physical education class on Thursday. DeDecker spoke to students about mindfulness, and broke down the myth of “multi-tasking.” She says learning breathing techniques can help students stay calm during finals season. […]

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5May

Cardinal Symptoms of COPD: Signs of an Exacerbation

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a long-term lung disease affecting at least 15 million American adults. It’s also the fourth leading cause of disease-attributed death. This makes ongoing treatment and the prevention of exacerbations imperative. Even if you’re already being treated for COPD, it’s possible to experience an exacerbation, or acute flare-up of your […]

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5May

Measuring Mindfulness and Aiding Wellbeing – With an App

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Established in 2017 by Innovate UK and The Prince’s Trust to nurture our next generation of experts and influencers, The Young Innovators Programme provides potentially life-changing support to budding entrepreneurs, bringing a £5k cash investment, a living allowance and an invaluable 1-year package of business support tailored to specific needs. This year’s Young Innovator Awards […]

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4May

How Pamela Terlizzi Thrives Using Meditation & Breathwork

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I’ve had a daily meditation practice for years, but over the past few months I have made it a point to practice 10-15 minutes of resonance frequency breathing in the morning before I start the day. I set a timer and count my breathing: 5 counts inhale and 5 counts exhale. Rinse and repeat until […]

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3May

World Asthma Day 2022: Know about common triggers and ways to control them

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Asthma, a condition in which a person’s airways become inflamed, narrow, and swell, and may produce extra mucus, is marked by breathing difficulties and incessant coughing. To raise awareness about the same and improve the lives of people with asthma, World Asthma Day is observed on the first Tuesday in May, every year. This year, […]

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