Swallowing And Speech Parkinson’s disease is a neuro-degenerative disorder of the central nervous system (Miller, Noble, Jones & Burn, 2006). It is a progressive disorder that affects muscle control and movement. It occurs as a result of insufficient levels of the chemical Dopamine produced from the substantia nigra, located in the midbrain portion of the […]
Obesity Epidemic
The obesity epidemic The obesity epidemic has now become a global concern. The World Health Organisation (WHO) defines overweight and obesity as ‘abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to health’. This is measured by the Body Mass Index (BMI) of which the ranges are defined below: Classification BMI {weight (kg)/height (m2)} Underweight […]
Creating a language learning environment
About language learning environment for your child This article explores the ways you can create a language learning environment for your child. When encouraging and facilitating language use in your child, it is important to create a positive language learning environment. A child who is given everything (a special toy, a biscuit or the next train […]
Plant Sterols
What Are Plant Sterols? Plant sterols and stanols are found naturally in all plants. They may also be referred to as phytosterols. Studies have shown that consuming foods rich in plant sterols on a daily basis can lower LDL blood cholesterol levels by up to 10 – 15%. LDL cholesterol is the dangerous form of […]
Phonological and Phonemic Awareness
Literacy: Phonological Awareness and Phonemic Awareness When was the last time you read an email and congratulated yourself on your excellent phonemic awareness skills? Reading is a fast and instantaneous process once you learn how to do it, but, how did you learn to do it? Do you remember learning to read? If you come […]
Heart Foundation Tick
Walking through a supermarket you are often overloaded with choices – and knowing which products to choose from becomes a long and tedious task. This is where the Heart Foundation Tick comes in. It is designed to make buying healthier options easier. What is the Heart Foundation Tick? Put simply the Heart Foundation Tick was […]
