Tag: Family Health
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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…
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Maxicare expands Prima prepaid health cards
Maxicare expands Prima prepaid health cards to cover more life stages Maxicare Healthcare Corp. has broadened its prepaid healthcare lineup under the Prima brand, making wellness more accessible and personalized for Filipinos at different life stages. Distributed exclusively by MaxiHealth, the expanded Prima series aims to deliver convenient access to medical consultations, laboratory services, and…
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Southeast announces flu shot clinics: Family-friendly scheduling across Manitoba
Seasonal flu and COVID-19 vaccines arrive in the Southeast this week Health officials in Southern Health-Sante Sud are rolling out a series of flu shot and COVID-19 vaccination clinics across the southeast. The early-season clinics begin this Wednesday and are designed to protect families, seniors, and people at higher risk as the winter season approaches.…
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Identical Twins Split by a Twin Rhythm: Surviving SCAD Heart Attacks Together
Two Hearts, One Twin Bond: A Shared Fight Against SCAD In Rathangan, Co. Kildare, identical twins Mairéad Lyons and Thérèse Walsh share more than DNA. They share a rare medical journey: both suffered spontaneous coronary artery dissection (SCAD) in their 30s, within eight months of one another. Their story is a powerful reminder that women’s…
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When Trust Shatters: A Daughter’s Truth About the Infected Blood Scandal and a Hidden Illness
From a ‘fun dad’ to a lifetime of questions Maegan Clay’s memories of her father, Campbell McPhee, are a mix of early joy and growing doubt. She remembers a “daddy’s girl” who taught her to swim and ride a bike, a man who could light up a room with his sense of fun. Yet as…