Author Archives: Health

How often is blood pressure

High blood pressure can often be prevented or reduced by eating healthily, maintaining a healthy weight, taking regular exercise, drinking alcohol in moderation and not smoking. If you do need to lose some weight, it’s worth remembering that just losing a few pounds will make a big difference to your blood pressure and overall health.… Read More »

A medical student about the graduate. And a lack of closure.

In this isolated and new existence, we are experiencing a collective grief. A deep, poignant distress caused by bereavement. Apart physically, but together mourning the loss of the world we once knew. Life has distinct stepping stones. Birth, death, marriage, graduation. Proof that one phase of existence has ended, and another will soon begin. Traditionally,… Read More »

Why depression occurs in pregnancy

During pregnancy, many women experience a separation of their stomach muscles, known as diastasis recti. It’s okay to take space, to put your health first. Effectiveness of maternity support belts in reducing low back pain during pregnancy: a review”. In those who are at risk counselling is recommended. Nodding off with your baby in your… Read More »