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Seniors and Falling: The importance of...

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Many of us have at least one older family member or a neighbour who has experienced a serious fall. With falls being a major health risk affecting the quality of life and leading to accidental deaths in the aged population, we should inform ourselves how to prevent them through different exercises and strategies.

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Recipe: Seared Tuna Steak

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If we eat tuna, it's mostly from a tin, which does not do any favours to this succulent type of meat/fish. When prepared properly, and with love, as in this recipe, you will never want to have the tinned-version of tuna again. Enjoy!

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Brain Health and Exercise: Physical Exercise

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Regular physical activity is a powerful tool for enhancing brain structure and function. It promotes the release of neurotrophic factors that support neuron survival and the growth of new synapses, improving brain functions and reducing the risk of cognitive decline.

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Recipe: Chai-Spiced Shortbread

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Delicious in any time of the day, and very simple to make, with only a few ingredients, make this shortbread recipe one of our favourites.

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Health Benefits of Massage

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Skin-to-skin contact supports brain development and promotes our overall well-being. Throughout our history, touch has been utilised for communication, bonding, and as a therapeutic tool. This is why different forms of massage have played an important role in the development of healing methods in many different cultures around the world.

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Echinacea (E. angustifolia; E. purpurea; E....

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Echinacea is one of the most popular herbs in use today. Before the arrival of European settlers, it was widely used by the Native Americans for a variety of conditions. Today, studies and research indicate that echinacea can assist with skin and gastrointestinal health, cardiovascular issues, and it has antiviral and antimicrobial properties while being a potent antioxidant.

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Introduction to Anxiety: Know what you...

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Anxiety disorders are among the most common mental health disorders globally, and they are on the rise. For us to fully understand anxiety, we also need to better understand specific disorders that can cause anxiety, such as Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Panic Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

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Recipe: Chocolate Bark

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This is a delicious and simple recipe that takes little to no time to prepare. While we decided to go simple by adding only the nuts, we encourage you to try other toppings such as dried blueberries or raspberries.

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Menopause and Weight Gain: Why do...

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As women get older and enter menopause, certain health factors and lifestyle can impact their weight and their ability to shed the extra kilograms. Since during menopause many metabolic factors are out of balance, sleep, activity, gastrointestinal health, metabolic syndrome and hormonal imbalance play a significant part in maintaining healthy weight levels.

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Recipe: Beef Braciole

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Beef Braciole recipe is a traditional Italian dish with Parmesan, provolone, bread crumbs, herbs, and it's infused with red wine.

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