Eagle eyes: Anstice Optometrists
Recognising myopia (short sightedness) signs in children, and acting on them early, is vital. Signs to look out for include children not seeing something in the distance, tired eyes, moving closer to a TV or device, headaches, squinting, screwing up eyes, struggling with reading, and reduced school performance. Optometry research provides a range of treatment […]
Spruce up your smile: Merivale Denture Clinic
Dentures are often thought of as something that look like teeth and will help you eat a little better, but there is a lot more to them. They restore lost function of the mouth and teeth, and they also influence the way a person’s facial structure is restored. Thomas Gu is a senior clinical dental technician at […]
Are you highly sensitive?
Highly sensitive people (HSPs) are individuals with a highly sensitive nervous system, which makes them more responsive to sensory stimuli. HSPs are recognised by their ability to feel deeply for others, excel at creative activites, and make connections that others do not see. It is important to note that high sensitivity is not a mental […]
The breath of life: The Lung Mechanic
Relaxation, meditation, and mindfulness help us intermittently calm and destress. What is overlooked is how we breathe in between. Achieving good baseline breathing allows us to be in a more productive state and provides a greater buffer before feeling distressed, anxious or breathless. Breathing to calm is important but breathing well all the time is […]
The impact of stress on your memory, tips from Dr. Libby Weaver
Do you find yourself regularly forgetting where you put the keys? Or do you often walk into a room only to forget what you were going in there for? When we’re experiencing stress, our memory can suffer, and it might feel a bit like a cloud is hovering over your brain—you can’t quite think clearly […]
Flu Season: Unichem Cashel Street & Forté Pharmacy
As the leaves are turning, now is the time to start thinking about getting the influenza vaccination. Influenza is a common viral illness that is especially easy to catch in winter. Influenza (flu) symptoms can be quite severe and can include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, fatigue, and sometimes diarrhoea and vomiting. The flu […]
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