Medwell SA
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Licit drug abuse – overshadowing the illegal drug trade
Drug abuse is often associated with purchasing an illicit substance from a drug dealer in a dark alley and running…
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How much exercise is good for my health?
Recent research demonstrated that to achieve the potential health benefits associated with regular exercise may be achieved by doing it…
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Self-care in health – My responsibility
Self-care means that every individual will aim to stay as fit as possible and to maintain a good physical and…
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Wellbeing in the workplace – what does this mean?
Balance in life is something that is much needed, mindfulness must become the norm so that we can identify possible…
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The power of music for wellbeing
Music is but one of the powerful tools one should have in your ‘healing toolbox’, we all need to identify…
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Celebrating International Nurse’s Day
Nursing is a very special profession as the amount of time they spend with patients give them a very special…
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When you need a drip – can it be done at home?
In South Africa the concept of creating a “hospital at home” is finding traction fast and intravenous drip treatment is…
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Dementia – quality of life through activities
A simple way to start is to focus on the senses and movement. If one thinks of each sense and…
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I have been diagnosed with a chronic disease – what now?
To prevent chronic diseases or catch them early, visit your doctor regularly for preventive services and take control of your…
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The elderly and insomnia
Sleep problems in the elderly are often mistakenly considered a normal part of ageing. Insomnia, the most common sleep disorder,…
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Medication and the elderly
The way our bodies handle medication, changes as we age. This science is called pharmacokinetics and describes the Absorption, Distribution,…
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Therapy animals used in Dementia Programmes
Many very simple but very effective activities can be used for a Dementia patient. One of the most popular methods…
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