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Today, we shall discuss something that is not often discussed – the negative effects of exercise on mental health. Hold it right there before thinking that I have gone bonkers, let me explain myself. We all know that exercise usually positively impacts our physical and emotional health, but what if there were two sides to … Read more
Let’s converse frankly concerning the actuality of being a teacher. Our jobs are highly gratifying, but let’s be honest – they can also become extremely tiring; both physically and mentally. We bring up children with all our hearts and minds while sidestepping endless duties, yet we continue to maintain our well-being. This is a tough … Read more
Depression is one of those things that tends to be surrounded by darkness, but this does not have to be the case. Despite its great weight, it carries in itself the simplicity of words. Short depression quotes are a powerful means of expression. In case you are depressed, remember that there are others like you … Read more
Work can be stressful as hell sometimes, let’s face it. We are always under the pressure of deadlines, our bosses micro-manage us a lot, there is office politics and there is a non-stop flow of emails; amazingly, some of us don’t get full-scale meltdowns more often. Knowing how to reduce stress in the workplace is … Read more
Pregnancy is a marvelous trip dotted with eagerness and anticipation, but it also comes with, anxiety as well. Once you see those two lines in your pregnancy test, a million questions are racing through your mind, “Am I ready for this? Will my body handle it too? I know exactly how you feel because of … Read more
Often, mental health is a major factor in our general well-being that is frequently ignored and misunderstood. It includes our emotional, cognitive as well as social functioning and how we think, feel, or act. In my youth, anxiety and depression were constant tormentors in my life making me feel alone in the dark. However, when … Read more
Our family was at a crossroads when our mother received her Alzheimer’s diagnosis. My siblings and I had to make the difficult decision to take on the role of primary carer for her. We took this role with fondness and dedication but soon discovered the impact that would have on us in terms of physical, … Read more
In the elderly, one of the major issues is falls which may cause severe injuries, disability, and even death. It is significant to note that falls are the second largest cause of unintentional injury deaths globally according to the World Health Organization (WHO) with the majority of these cases occurring among older adults. In Africa … Read more
You can’t overstate the importance of your role as a caregiver to someone with dementia. Dementia is an ongoing condition that impairs memory, cognition, and behavior rendering routine actions and interactions difficult. Nevertheless, you can greatly affect his/her life by doing this correctly. In this blog post, we will outline practical caregiver tips for dementia and … Read more