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Heart disease is the #1 killer in the United States, and the troubling truth about heart disease doesn’t stop there. Every 34 seconds, someone has a heart disease-related event, about… Read More »Heart Disease and Stroke

Heart Disease and Stroke

How do I know if someone is experiencing depression? Even, only a trained professional can diagnose someone with depression, if you notice changes in the person’s behavior, their mood, energy… Read More »Depression – First Aid

Depression – First Aid

When the body ‘trigger’ or overreacts to an allergen that is typically harmless to most people occurs an allergy. Examples of allergies include eczema, hay fever, hives, asthma and food… Read More »Allergies

Allergies

Autoimmune diseases are caused by an overactive immune system. There are many types, including Coeliac disease, Graves’ disease, and lupus. Although they can’t be cured, there are various treatment options… Read More »Autoimmune Diseases

Autoimmune Diseases

Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is an infection of the nose, lungs, and throat caused by the influenza A or B (or rarely C) viruses. It is highly infectious.… Read More »Influenza (Flu)

Influenza (Flu)

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… Read More »Fever and High Temperatures in Children

Fever and High Temperatures in Children

What is heat stress? When your body cannot cool itself enough to maintain a healthy temperature, occurs heat stress. You may be at increased risk of heat stress, when it… Read More »Heat Stress

Heat Stress

It is common for young children to get the odd cold, cough or even ear infection. Colds It’s normal for a child to have eight or more colds a year.… Read More »Colds, Coughs and Ear Infections in Children