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Someone to talk to: the nurse and the depressed or suicidal older patient

Posted on November 30, 2010 by lancashirecarelibraryblog

Someone to talk to: the nurse and the depressed or suicidal older patient,  Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 2010 May; 36 (5): 15-8  Plawecki LH; Amrhein DW Abstract: Depression and suicide are two major mental health problems affecting older adults, this country’s fastest growing population. As such, more nurses must become educated on assessing their geriatric patients [...]

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When to use reflexology

Posted on November 30, 2010 by lancashirecarelibraryblog

When to use reflexology, Primary Health Care, 2010 Feb; 20(1): 16-9 Lakasing E; Lawrence D Abstract: Reflexology, also known as zone therapy, is a specialised foot massage that aims to improve health and wellbeing and induce relaxation. While it remains under the umbrella of complementary and alternative medicine, its use in mainstream nursing and medical practice [...]

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Healthy Eating – Sugar-sweetened beverages and risk of metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes: a meta-analysis

Posted on November 30, 2010 by lancashirecarelibraryblog

Sugar-sweetened beverages and risk of metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes: a meta-analysis, Diabetes Care. 2010 Nov;33(11):2477-83 Malik, V.S. Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs), which include soft drinks, fruit drinks, iced tea, and energy and vitamin water drinks has risen across the globe. Regular consumption of SSBs has been associated with weight gain [...]

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