What Is ICD-10?
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] What is the ICD-10? [/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]The ICD-10 is an international coding system used by healthcare administrators and clinicians worldwide. ICD is an acronym for the International Classification of Diseases, a classification system governed by the World Health Organisation since 1948. ICD-10 is the tenth revision of this...
The 4 Phases Of Your Menstrual Cycle
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The menstrual cycle is a natural process in females. The cycle is divided into four stages- each with different hormonal changes. These phases are commonly broken down into the menstruation, follicular, ovulation, and luteal phases. The menstrual cycle prepares the female body, specifically the uterus and...
TIPS TO DE-STRESS KIDS’ DURING EXAMS
"When children are stressed, their brains release high levels of cortisol which can cloud thinking and get in the way of rational thoughts. Because of this, parents must do all they can to ensure their children stay as calm as possible during the exam period."...
STAYING HEALTHY IN A CHANGING WORKPLACE
"Since the start of the national lockdown, nearly two and a half years later, employees are being called back to the workplace. Many employees are putting a lot of thought into what they truly want from work and life. They are reevaluating and, in some...
SNORING IN CHILDREN: SHOULD THIS BE A CONCERN?
Whether it's soft purring or wall rattling, snoring may be a cause of stress for any parent. Almost all children snore occasionally. Most of the time, snoring has no demonstrable impact on a child's sleep or overall health....
The 7 Types of Eczema
Eczema is a prevalent condition. Anyone can get Eczema, but most cases affect the elderly and young children. We’ll take you through the 7 types of eczema. Most people don't know that there is more than one variant of the condition, each that requires a different...
CAN YOUR BLOOD TYPE AFFECT YOUR RISK OF HAVING A STROKE?
Your blood type can tell you many things about yourself, including your risk for certain health disorders, blood clots, and even your susceptibility to developing kidney stones. There is evidence that a person's blood type can also indicate their chance of suffering a stroke....
ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS: TIME TO RETHINK YOUR CHOICES?
Various foods and beverages labelled as "sugar-free" or "diet" contain artificial sweeteners and other sugar replacements, including soft drinks and baked goods. What are all these sugar substitutes? And what role do they play in your diet?...
10 WAYS TO STOP BACK PAIN
Back pain is one of the most prevalent medical conditions, impacting eight out of ten individuals at some point in their lives. Back pain can range from a gradual aching to sharp, abrupt pain. The duration of acute back pain is typically a few days...
7 HABITS TO SLOW AGEING
"Ageing is a natural part of life, and it brings with it wisdom and experience. But who wouldn't want to slow the clock down a little bit? While ageing can't be stopped, some anti-ageing practices can delay signs of ageing," says Murray Hewlett, CEO of...