Loneliness is becoming more and more prevalent, in fact one in five Australians feel that they have no-one to talk to or turn to help and one in four of us feel lonely.
Loneliness can have a detrimental affect, it’s a risk factor for depression, anxiety and over eating. Social interaction and dealing with stressful situations can also be harder.
There are several ways we can combat loneliness and it could even begin with starting a new job, hobby or volunteering in your local community.
So let’s have each other’s back and fight loneliness together.
So far this year rates of flu virus have almost doubled from what they were during the same time last year.
Most people will recover from the flu, however young children and older adults may be seriously affected. Symptoms can include feeling shivery with fever 🤒, headache 🤕, muscle aches, sore throat, sneezing 🤧, tiredness and a dry cough. If you are concerned about these symptoms or they worsen it is important to seek medical advice immediately.
There are some easy steps to avoid getting the flu, from the flu vaccination, to covering your mouth when you sneeze or cough, washing your hands regularly particularly after being in communal areas like the toilet, cleaning surfaces regularly at home and avoiding close contact with others when you’re not feeling well.
So with the school holidays about to kick off are you protected from the flu? 😷
Yawning, heavy eyes, fuzzy vision and day dreaming are all warning signs of tiredness. ⚠️ Dinking coffee, opening the windows or turning up the radio are all temporary fixes. If you’re on a long journey and you feel tired stop. Take a break. Sleep.
On this day, 102 years ago, after 2 million husbands and sons had died in war, the women of Russia stood up to fight for ‘bread and peace’, and they marched their way to the right to vote.
