Social Distancing: Keep On Keeping Your Distance
By: Corinn Cross, MD, FAAP Families are gradually returning to some of the activities that paused when the COVID-19 pandemic began. With the virus still spreading, however, it is important for everyone to continue social distancing. Social distancing means keeping physical space between yourself and other people outside your household. It is a vital step in helping to slow the […]
Importance of Vaccines
Top 10 Reasons to Protect Children Through Vaccination •Parents want to do everything possible to make sure their children are healthy and protected from preventable diseases. Vaccination is the best way to do that. •Vaccination protects children from serious illness and complications of vaccine-preventable diseases which can include amputation of an arm or leg, paralysis […]
7 tips for protecting the emotional wellbeing of the elderly during COVID-19
Johannesburg, 20 July20: The COVID-19 lockdown locally, and worldwide, has disrupted people’s lives immeasurably and people’s anxiety levels are skyrocketing. Of particular concern are the elderly who are not only at higher risk of contracting the virus, but are equally more predisposed to mental health conditions during this stressful period. Auria Senior Living – a leading […]
Cleaning And Disinfecting Your Home
Everyday Steps and Extra Steps When Someone Is Sick How to clean and disinfect Clean Wear reusable or disposable gloves for routine cleaning and disinfection. Clean surfaces using soap and water, then use disinfectant. Cleaning with soap and water reduces number of germs, dirt and impurities on the surface. Disinfecting kills germs on surfaces. Practice routine cleaning of frequently touched […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Social Distancing With Children
Coronavirus (COVID-19) is spreading through communities in many countries now. The best way to fight this spread is for everyone to practice social distancing and stay home. What Is Social Distancing? Social distancing puts space between people. When people who are infected with the virus stay away from others, they can’t pass it to anyone else. This way, […]
Self-Care Tips During Winter
What to do when cold weather challenges mental health. It’s long been known that weather changes negatively affect mental health for many people. As the seasons change and there’s less sunlight during the day, children and adults can feel tired, irritable, and even sad. The limited sunshine, which regulates our circadian rhythm, results in metabolic changes that significantly affect […]
Can I have a flu vaccine if I’m sick? Or if I have COVID-19?
South Africans face a double risk to their health this year, namely contracting the latest seasonal flu and COVID-19 at the same time. You want to have your flu vaccine as soon as possible. But can you have it if you feel ill or have COVID-19? Many people are asking whether having a flu vaccine […]
What Mechanisms are Involved in Stress and Anxiety?
What is the biology of stress and anxiety? While a link between stress and anxiety seems plausible, the underlying biology is more complex than it appears. Stress Stress can be defined as the response to a threat to an organism’s homeostasis; these threats or stressors can be physiological (low blood sugar, low blood volume) or […]
Healthy does not have to be boring and tasteless
More than ever, South Africans need to take better care of their hearts as Covid-19 may pose a higher risk for patients with heart disease and diabetes. Pharma Dynamics’ Cooking from the Heart recipes – developed by well-known healthy food consultant, Heleen Meyer and dietitians from the Heart and Stroke Foundation – consist of more […]
How to Make Your Work-From-Home Space Better for Your Back
If you’re working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic, you may already be feeling the toll it’s taking on your body. Instead of office desks and ergonomic chairs, you may find yourself sitting on sofas, beds, dining tables, or floors. In addition, we are all moving around less frequently. Unless you’re set up with a […]