Tag: Family Health
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Staying Healthy This Christmas: Expert Advice from Clare Nurse and Mid West Supports
Staying Healthy This Christmas: Practical Advice from Clare Nurse As winter deepens, Clare Nurse’s message is clear: prevention is key. The festive season often brings a rise in colds, flu, and respiratory issues, and many people are looking for reliable guidance on how to stay well. Clare Nurse, a respected voice in health advocacy, shares…
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Early Present: Galway Family Celebrates Christmas with Preemie Baby Home for the Holidays
Christmas Miracle: A Homecoming After Months in Care For Nicola and Robert Harty of Galway, Christmas 2024 became a rare, joyful milestone. After months of uncertainty following the birth of their son Luke last May, the family finally got the early present they had hoped for: Luke is home for the holidays. Their story sheds…
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Early present: Premature baby discharged home for Christmas joy in Galway
A Christmas Miracle for a Galway Family For Nicola and Robert Harty of Galway, Christmas arrived a little early this year, wrapped in the first real smiles and a tiny heartbeat. Their son Luke, born prematurely last May after a challenging pregnancy, has now been discharged home with his siblings just in time for the…
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Measles outbreak prompts urgent vaccination push in Western Cape
Rising measles cases spark urgency for vaccination As the festive season kicks into full gear, health officials in the Western Cape are sounding alarms over rising measles cases. The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is urging parents and caregivers to ensure their children are up to date with their measles, mumps and rubella…
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When Silence Breaks: A Family’s Night in the Wake of a Brain Aneurysm
Two Days of False Calm When my dad woke up from surgery two days ago, we believed the worst was behind us. The monitors hummed softly, the room was a careful blend of white walls and the antiseptic scent that marks every hospital corridor, and for a moment, the world felt suspended between relief and…
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Brain Aneurysm Night: A Daughter’s ER Ordeal and Hope
Introduction: A night that changed everything When a family crisis arrives, it arrives with urgency and a roar you can’t silence. My father’s brain surgery had, in theory, gone according to plan. Yet two days later, two days that felt like an hour and a year combined, he woke screaming in the throes of pain…
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Rising Help-Seeking Among New Mothers for Postnatal Mental Health
Understanding the Rise in Help-Seeking In recent years, more new mothers are prioritizing their mental health, seeking professional support for postnatal depression, anxiety, and related conditions. The shift is driven by greater awareness, less stigma, and improved access to resources. While sleep deprivation and hormonal changes are common after childbirth, the emotional and cognitive toll…
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How to Keep Your Grandchild Healthy During Holiday Visits: Simple Travel Health Tips
Introduction: Caring for a visiting grandchild’s health When a grandchild visits from the United States, concern for illness is natural, especially during peak travel seasons. While it’s impossible to guarantee perfect health, simple, evidence-based precautions can significantly reduce the risk of infections. The most important time for exposure is the flight, where close quarters and…
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The Hidden Cost Of Premature Births
The Hidden Cost Of Premature Births According to the World Health Organization, one in every ten babies is born a little earlier than planned, beginning life in a race against the clock. Premature birth affects families around the world, but its costs extend far beyond the immediate hospital stay. While survival and medical milestones are…
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Diabetes in Kids: How Early Eating Habits Shape Lifelong Health
Why early eating habits matter for a child’s health Doctors and nutrition experts stress that the first decade of life is a window of opportunity. The foods children eat, how often they eat, and the routines around meals can influence body weight, energy balance, and the body’s ability to regulate blood sugar. Establishing healthy eating…