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  • Aug, Mon, 2024

Legionnaires’ disease confirmed at New Glasgow nursing home, in the community

Some residents of a New Glasgow, N.S., nursing home are in hospital with a severe form of pneumonia after several cases of the potentially fatal legionnaires’ disease were detected at the facility and elsewhere in the community.

In a news release Friday, Nova Scotia Public Health announced there were three confirmed cases of legionnaires’ disease at Glen Haven Manor.

There were also 18 probable cases of the disease and one case of Pontiac fever, a milder version of the same illness.

Outside the nursing home, there have been two positive cases and three possible cases in the community.

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  • Aug, Mon, 2024

The health benefits of grandchild-grandparent playtime

My 4-year-old granddaughter, Lucia, and I are once again getting athletic together.

One minute we’re kicking around a soccer ball, the next we’re shooting miniature basketballs. Later, with me holding her hand, she’ll teeter-totter atop a foot-high stone wall along our driveway. Tomorrow, we’ll probably have a pillow fight and chase each other around the backyard. Meantime, I’m ready for a beer.

Make no mistake: Helping to raise your grandchildren is a workout, and routine tasks such as lifting, carrying and following younger children around all day or night can be pretty strenuous. But research

  • Aug, Mon, 2024

Scientists Say That the Key to a Healthy Brain Could Be This One Fruit

  • Berries are an incredibly nutrient-dense food, packed with vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fiber.
  • Previous research has shown promising health benefits of strawberries, citing their anti-inflammatory properties.
  • A new study suggests that eating the equivalent of two cups of fresh strawberries daily may promote brain function and even lower blood pressure.

Packed with fiber and antioxidants, berries are widely considered one of the healthiest fruits thanks to their incredible nutrition profile and anti-inflammatory properties. Prior research has suggested that strawberries in particular, as part of a nutritious and balanced diet, may help reduce the risk of several serious health conditions. A

  • Aug, Mon, 2024

Scott McTominay transfer news odds: Newcastle and West Ham vying for Man Utd star, Everton and Celtic in behind

NEWCASTLE and West Ham are leading the battle for Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay.

That’s according to bookmakers Betfair, who’ve updated their ‘Next Club’ market with rumours circulating about the player’s future at Old Trafford.

Scott McTominay next club

Betfair odds

  • Newcastle – 2/1
  • West Ham – 3/1
  • Roma – 3/1
  • Everton – 9/1
  • Celtic – 12/1
  • Aston Villa – 25/1
  • Crystal Palace – 25/1
  • Fulham – 25/1

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  • Sep, Wed, 2023

Barchester Healthcare Health & Safety Team response to Covid-19 – RoSPA Workplace Safety Blog

Continuity Planning?

Thinking back to Monday 16th March 2020 I remember getting up early. I was due to visit one of our homes in Tewkesbury. I was just about to leave the house when an email landed from a senior Director telling us all to ‘Hold’ all visits and be ready for a conference call that morning. Yes, this was the start of the ‘Lock Down’. With the benefit of insight, how ready were we for what was about to happen next?

Our management team had already undertaken various strategic planning exercises. On the 16thth March, a ”strategic

  • Jul, Sun, 2023

PAHO convenes health and foreign affairs authorities for second meeting on future pandemic agreement – PAHO/WHO

Washington, DC, 10 July 2023 (PAHO)- The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is bringing together authorities from its 35 Member States in the US capital this week to discuss the key components and implications on the Region of the future pandemic instrument, as well as the proposed amendments to the International Health Regulations (IHR-2005). The aim of the meeting is to share information, promote better understanding and facilitate consensus.

Both processes are driven and led by the Member States of the World Health Organization (WHO) and seek to ensure that the health, social and economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic

  • Jul, Wed, 2023

These air fryer avocado fries are our newest healthy snack obsession

air fryer avocado fries

air fryer avocado fries

Fried snacks can actually be healthy – if you know the right way to make them. In this episode of ITK: Eats, we show you how to make air fryer avocado fries with a delicious, crispy outside and creamy filling. The best part of this recipe is how simple it is. All you need is an air fryer, avocados and a few other ingredients. Here’s how to make air fryer avocado fries:

Tools

COSORI Small Air Fryer Oven

Ingredients

For the avocado fries:

For the dipping sauce:

Instructions

1. Start by peeling each avocado and

  • Jun, Fri, 2023

Why I Don’t Eat Mushrooms

Mushrooms are commonly eaten among vegans and non-vegans alike, but many feel that mushrooms are not suitable for food. Below are a few of the reasons that I personally choose not to eat mushrooms.

(Note: Before anyone starts jumping on their keyboards to chastise me for posting this article, please note that these are my personal reasons for not eating mushrooms. I am not telling you that you cannot eat mushrooms. You are entitled to your personal preferences just as I am entitled to mine.

If you are offended by my personal decision concerning what I eat, then . .