Wellbeing
Wellbeing essentials – Encouraging nurses, midwives and carers to self-care while providing for the health and wellness to their patients
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Voices of hope: How the RMH Scrub Choir became a lifeline during COVID-19 and beyond
- November 12, 2024
- Category: Wellbeing
- / Tag: All Nurses And Midwives
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Financial stress and your mental health
- November 7, 2024
- Category: Sponsored Post
- / Tag: All Nurses And Midwives
A higher cost of living has increased financial hardship for many Australians. Since 2020, interest rates, mortgages and inflation have risen fast, but real wages have gone down [1]. Despite low unemployment, higher living costs are affecting our living standards.
‘Pain grows roots’: Women’s pain is not niche – it affects half the population
- December 10, 2024
- Category: Wellbeing
- / Tag: All Nurses And Midwives
Every woman has a story. From migraines to pelvic pain, aching bones and muscles to mental and hormonal health, women are living with pain that could be treatable. But they are dismissed, their pain diminished,
Broccoli and kale top vegies for lowering blood pressure
- December 10, 2024
- Category: Wellbeing
- / Tag: All Nurses And Midwives
If you suffer from high blood pressure, you may want to consider swapping pumpkin and potato for broccoli and cauliflower on your Christmas plate this festive season. Cruciferous vegetables, including broccoli, cabbage, kale, and cauliflower
The support I needed: How CRANAplus’ Bush Support Line is helping the remote health workforce thrive
- November 26, 2024
- Category: Wellbeing
- / Tag: Rural And Remote
When remote area nurse (RAN) Kellie Kerin was struggling at work, she turned to CRANAplus’ Bush Support Line for help. She credits the free and confidential 24/7 telephone support service, which gives all remote health
Meal timing crucial for night shift worker health
- November 8, 2024
- Category: Wellbeing
- / Tag: All Nurses And Midwives, Nutrition, Shift Work
Overnight eating may be putting night shift workers at higher risk of chronic health conditions. South Australian researchers found blood glucose levels skyrocketed in study participants who either snacked or ate full meals at night
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