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08/14/2026

08/12/2026

Discover how diet impacts stress and anxiety. Learn about stress-reducing foods and lifestyle tips for better mental well-being.

08/12/2026

Do wearable recovery devices speed up healing and recovery? Learn what works, what doesn't and how to use these tools safely after exercise and injury.

08/04/2026

By the time you feel thirsty, your body may already be dehydrated.

During hot weather, sip water throughout the day instead of waiting until you're thirsty. If you're spending time outside or being active, you'll likely need even more water. Avoid drinks with alcohol or too much caffeine, which can contribute to dehydration.

Staying ahead of dehydration is one of the easiest ways to stay healthy in the Arizona heat. Learn more tips to stay safe this summer at https://www.mercycareaz.org/heat-relief.html.

07/30/2026

Anytime you strike your head, you could unknowingly develop a dangerous brain injury. Here’s what to watch for and when to seek help if you hit or jolt your head.

07/30/2026

People with learning disabilities, particularly Down's syndrome, are at increased risk of developing dementia.

When a person with a learning disability develops dementia, they will face different and additional challenges to people who don’t have a learning disability.

However just as every person with a learning disability is different, so is every person with dementia.

One challenge that many people with dementia face is communication.

The person you care for will already have their own ways of communicating, so you should continue to communicate in a way that suits them.

Here are some things to try if dementia is making verbal communication more difficult:

Try using a range of non-verbal communication. This includes gestures, body language and tone of voice.

Keep sentences short and simple.

Avoid asking too many questions or giving too much information at once.

Listen to the person carefully and give them lots of time to respond.

Consider using pictures or photos as prompts for conversation or to help the person understand what is being said.

And if you need support or advice, just give our Dementia Support Line a call on 0333 150 3456