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How To Create Healthy Habits For 2024

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How To Create Healthy Habits For 2024

Making New Year's resolutions gives us an opportunity for a fresh start and developing new habits. Even though we may have the best intentions, busy schedules and lack of motivation can easily stop us from reaching our aims. Whether you want to create a healthy routine or want to add something new to your lifestyle, this takes time and should be gradually added in. Give your resolution some time to become just a normal part of your life. When you get down to the basics, remember that New Year's resolutions should be focused on being positive, making good changes for...

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Preventing Cold & Flu This Winter

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Preventing Cold & Flu This Winter

Winter is here and it brings the dreaded cold and flu season! But don't worry - with just a bit of extra caution, you can stay healthy. Keep an eye out for telltale signs of cold and flu symptoms such as sore throat, stuffy nose, or increased sneezing and coughing. With a bit of extra care, you can make it through the season unscathed. The first few days are often the worst with symptoms often dissipating within a week. The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention has found that each year, adults have an average of 2 to 3 colds,...

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Menopause: Managing Symptoms & Treatments

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Menopause: Managing Symptoms & Treatments

October is an important month for women as it is World Menopause Month. This month is used to raise awareness about menopause and the symptoms that go along with it, as well as to provide information about the supports that are available to help improve women's health and quality of life. What is Menopause? Menopause is a significant milestone in a woman's life as it marks the end of her reproductive years, when monthly cycles come to a close. After twelve months without any period cycle menopause is officially determined. Menopause is a natural part of a woman’s life, but...

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Back to School: Essential Vitamins for Children

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Back to School: Essential Vitamins for Children

It's vital that kids get their recommended daily intake of vitamins and minerals. Without them, children are unable to grow and reach their full potential. Vitamins are necessary for keeping children's vision, bones, muscles, skin and organs in good shape, and their immunity strong. If children become vitamin deficient in any way it can lead to some serious problems. All parents strive to provide their children with the best life opportunities, particularly with regards to their wellbeing. With school resuming, this is the ideal opportunity to ensure children remain healthy, energetic, and mentally sharp. Supporting their immune system, maintaining energy...

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The Importance of Taking Iron During & After Pregnancy

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The Importance of Taking Iron During & After Pregnancy
The Importance of IronPregnancy is an exciting period for women. During pregnancy, a woman's body makes significant changes to support the development of the baby, which include an increase in blood volume and the formation of new tissues. It is important to keep an optimal level of health for both mother and baby, and part of this involves getting enough iron in the diet. Iron requirements during this time are 2-3 times higher than usual. This blog post looks at why taking iron during and after pregnancy is important.  

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