Handwashing, as a way of reducing the spread of infection, has gained new traction in 2020. It is worth remembering that this concept was not always accepted. In fact, when first proposed as a way to reduce puerperal infection and maternal mortality- it was rejected...
Does other people’s lack of empathy upset or annoy you? Is your manager, colleague, family member or friend coming across as uncaring or cold? Are you feeling unsupported as a result of others’ lack of empathy? Empathy Empowers When we feel empathy, we feel how...
Spring is the time of renewal. Last weekend there was actually warm spring weather. This prompted a venture into the garden and the pre-requisite trip to Bunnings, together with a not surprisingly large group of others. Reticulation parts and some assorted hardware...
After 15 years of step parenting I have heard it all. The good, the bad, the plain ridiculous. But nothing upsets me more than the completely ill-informed know-it-all. You all know the type – they tell you everything about everything all the time. I have coined the...
A well-researched piece by Dr Malcolm Kendrick, which I encourage all to read, was published this week. It examined the reasons why countries are seeing more cases of Covid19 but fewer deaths. Statistics can be bamboozling and are often used to confuse people. This is...
Short-sightedness, or near-sightedness, or myopia, is a condition in which there is a mismatch between the focussing power of the eye and the length of the eye. Light coming into the eye is focussed to a point on the retina by the cornea (the clear structure on the...
Usually medical interventions require testing before being released to the public. This is to demonstrate that the intervention/treatment works and that it does not cause unacceptable side effects. There have been many drugs over the years that have not made it to...
You’re washing your hands multiple times a day, have stopped touching your face and are social distancing. What else can one do to further protect against viruses? It all boils down to one thing: The strength of your immune system! A vital part of living a healthy...
It is rare when you can say that you knew a person before they were famous. It is rarer that you can say the “public” person was the same person in private. One of absolute integrity with a razor-sharp mind, remarkable work ethic, but above all – a great guy. That...
