FOOD AND HEALTH
FOOD AND HEALTH
We have a Dietitian at Merthyr Medical Centre because we believe in the health benefits of food. Here is a great example of the health benefits of berries by @everydayhealth 🍓
FOOD AND HEALTH
MASK RESTRICTIONS FROM 6PM TONIGHT
BACK TO WORK
BACK TO WORK
WORLD BRAILLE DAY
WORLD BRAILLE DAY
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS
A doctor and dietitian can help you achieve your New Year’s resolutions!
‘TWAS A WEEK BEFORE A HEALTHY CHRISTMAS
‘TWAS A WEEK BEFORE A HEALTHY CHRISTMAS
We love these tips from Kiwi Nutrition Counselling on how to have a healthy holiday season!
HUMAN RIGHTS DAY
HUMAN RIGHTS DAY
As a medical practice the right to health is at the forefront of our mind today on Human Rights Day.
DECEMBEARD / DECEMBHAIR AUSTRALIA
DECEMBEARD / DECEMBHAIR AUSTRALIA
This December Bowel Cancer Australia is encouraging Australians to grow our beard or hair to raise funds for bowel cancer.
This makes December the perfect month to ensure you see your GP if you are experiencing bowel symptoms!
Fundraising info: https://www.bowelcanceraustralia.org/decembeard
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY (IDPD)
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY (IDPD)
To acknowledge IDPD, here are some eye-opening facts about disability in Australia:
1. 1 in 5 Australians (over 4.4 million people) have some form of disability.
2. 35% of Australian households (8.9 million households) include a person with a disability.
3. Only 4.4% of Australians with a disability use a wheelchair.
4. Just under half (47.8%) of working aged disabled Australians are employed, however 80.3% of non-disabled working aged Australians are employed.
5. 1 in 4 Australians who report sexual assault are disabled.
Pic by: ABC Life: Stacy Gougoulis
WORLD AIDS DAY
WORLD AIDS DAY
IRON DEFICIENCY
IRON DEFICIENCY
Iron has many benefits!
A simple blood test can confirm if your iron levels are low.
If they are low, you can increase your iron by:
1. Eating iron rich foods such as red meat, tofu, tuna, chickpeas, eggs or spinach. A dietitian can help plan your diet. 🥬🥩
2. Talking to your doctor about whether iron supplements or an iron infusion is right for you. 🩸
NATIONAL SKIN CANCER
ACTION WEEK
NATIONAL SKIN CANCER ACTION WEEK
This infographic has some eye-opening 👀 facts showing why it is incredibly important to take action against skin cancer EVERY WEEK!
SEVEN SIMPLE ACTIONS YOU CAN TAKE ARE:
1. SLIPPING on sun-protective clothing! 👚
2. SLOPPING on (and reapplying) SPF30+ water-resistant sunscreen! ☀️
3. SLAPPING on a large hat which covers your face, head, neck and ears! 👒
4. SEEKING shade! ⛅️
5. SLIDING on good quality sunglasses! 😎
6. STAYING on top of any changes in your skin and moles! 🕵
7. SCHEDULING skin checks regularly!🧑⚕
HAND WASHING HYGIENE
HAND WASHING HYGIENE
As you go about your everyday life, germs accumulate on your hands. After you touch your eyes, nose or mouth, germs carried there can cause infections. Frequent hand washing is one of the best ways to avoid getting sick and spreading illness.
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
BREAST CANCER AWARENESS
Supporting the fighters, admiring the survivors, honoring the taken and never giving up hope.
