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Christmas is a hectic time of year for most. The stress of Christmas preparations coupled with the cold winter weather leaves many feeling tired and sluggish; lack of sunlight (which disrupts our sleep / waking cycles) often adds to it all. This year, the Covid-19 pandemic has seen a number of additional challenges weigh on our minds: how to protect our most vulnerable, how to ensure we stay in touch despite restrictions in social “bubble” numbers, whether or not to take vaccines we may not have had before… Keep Reading

World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) aims to increase awareness of global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and to inspire best practices among the general public, health workers and policy makers to avoid further emergence and spread of drug-resistant infections. Keep Reading

With the winter months approaching, now is a good time to think about how you can boost your family’s immunity to help reduce the number of illnesses and viruses that they are at risk of picking up. Boosting their immunity can result in shorter illnesses with less severe symptoms. The vitamins that we require as children differ from the types of vitamins adults need, but although our bodies’ needs are different based on age and sex; there are certain vitamins and supplements that the whole family can use. Keep Reading

There has been an increasing demand by people who have been looking for natural ways to boost their immunity during the coronavirus restrictions. Keep Reading

Influenza, commonly referred to as Flu, circulates every year most commonly during the winter periods. It is a highly infectious disease with symptoms that come on very quickly, with severity, causing many to seek healthcare services some of which may result in hospitalisation. Yet despite the flu vaccine having been thoroughly researched for safety, there are still persistent speculations made about its efficacy. Taking into account the extensive scientific research on the vaccine, here are some facts to dispel associated myths: Keep Reading

It is becoming more and more imperative these days that people find a way to honour their souls by finding and speaking their truth. This is always important but in these times of great change and uncertainty it is now more important then ever. Keep Reading

The School of Health Studies (SHS) functions so as to facilitate and produce competent, confident and critical thinking Registered Nurses to improve quality of care for patients and improve health outcomes. The SHS teach, assess and manage the BSc (Hons) Nursing programme based in Gibraltar with clinicians and other staff. When somebody makes a decision to become a nurse, they are making one of the most important decision of their lives as they choose to commit themselves to the care and support of other people. Keep Reading

Flu and COVID-19 are both transmittable respiratory illnesses with very similar symptoms, but they are caused by different viruses. Keep Reading

Did you know that gut bacteria is essential for a healthy immune system? They play a crucial role in keeping us healthy with studies showing a link between maintaining a healthy balance of gut bacteria and susceptibility to illness and disease. Keep Reading

Mental health issues and in particular Bipolar have recently made headlines because of high profile individuals experiencing this condition. Keep Reading