Last year, 1.3 million older people expected they’d feel lonely at Christmas, and more than a third of people are too embarrassed to admit they are lonely at Christmas. Whatever your setup around the festive season is, it’s possible that feelings of loneliness will come in at some point. It’s not unusual that the focus […]
The winter months can bring about increased stress due to holidays, packed social schedules and reduced daylight hours. Try these six stress management techniques to help manage stress during the winter months: Deep breath to calm your nervous system: Inhale slowly through your nose, hold your breath for a few seconds, and then exhale slowly […]
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There are many reasons our health takes a backseat during the winter months. Work and family schedules can feel pretty overwhelming in the lead up to the holiday season and it’s also the time that flu, winter colds and other bugs put a damper on our mood and physical wellbeing. There’s no denying that finding […]
Although many of us are geographically distant from the conflict in the Middle East, the cycle of content across T.V., radio, online and on social media, has brought many of us closer to the distressing situation on the ground. No matter how compelled we might feel to immerse ourselves in the war over various media, […]
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