Eye Health Tips for Over-60s
As we got older our eyesight changes as we get older, many of us will need to wear glasses or contact lenses as we age. Here are some tips to help keep your vision clear. Have regular eye tests An…
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Varicella (Chickenpox)
Varicella is usually a mild and common childhood illness that can also occur at any stage of life. The illness must be treated seriously in all cases because it can be associated with severe complications and even death. Varicella causes…
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Youth Suicide Warning Signs
It’s quite common for young people to feel strong emotions while going through the ups and downs of adolescence. But for some young people, the downs can be so intense and extreme that they think about taking their own life.…
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Parent Abuse
Most parents and young people arguments, disagree or have a conflict at times. However, it is more than conflict, if a young person is abusive or violent. It is an attempt to control and have power over parent or others…
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Fever and High Temperatures in Children
Fevers are quite common in young children and are usually mild, but sometimes the causes of a fever will require urgent attention, even in most cases they can be managed at home. What is a fever? A fever is a…
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Supportive Parenting Style
Research shows that there are four main styles that parents use: authoritarian, disengaged, permissive and supportive. Parents tend to use one style the most, even they use a mix of these. The supportive style works best for children’s development and…
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What Causes Stress?
There are many different causes of stress (stressors), some of them are external pressures from outside sources, such as the death of a relative or friend, while other stressors are internal, based on how a person responds to life situations.…
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