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Sundowner's Syndrome—What It Is and How You Can Shut Down the Severity of Sundowning Symptoms

For many, the breathtaking sight of a gorgeous sunset is a serene symbol, signifying a soothing closure to a long and laborious day—a signal spurring a sigh of relief that, finally, it is time for us to rest. However, for others, the sinking sun and dwindling daylight hours evoke drastically different emotions—an impending sense of doom triggering anxiety, confusion, and fear rather than the anticipated relief and relaxation.

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Laugh Your Way to Better Health—10 Surprising Reasons Why Laughter Really is the Best Medicine and May Even Help You Live Longer

Laugh Your Way to Better Health—10 Surprising Reasons Why Laughter Really is the Best Medicine and May Even Help You Live Longer

We have all heard of the saying: “Laughter is the best medicine.” However, as it turns out, this light-hearted expression about the power of laughter is no joke, holding much more truth behind it than we ever might have realised. Read on to learn about the surprising correlation between health and humour and how a healthy dose of laughter in your life may even help you live longer.

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5 Helpful Hacks for Beating the Post-Holiday Blues

5 Helpful Hacks for Beating the Post-Holiday Blues

If you are someone who finds yourself feeling blue after the holiday season has come to an end, you are not dramatic, and more importantly, you are not alone. Read on to learn more about the widespread phenomenon of post-holiday depression, as well as helpful hacks on how you can get a grip on the gloom and beat the blues.

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Did You Know That Acorn Also Has an Outdoor Stairlift Option?

Did You Know That Acorn Also Has an Outdoor Stairlift Option?

Acorn stairlifts aren’t limited to just the inside of your home—We like to think “outside” of the box so that you can have mobility and independence both inside and outside of your home. This is why both our most popular model, the Acorn 130 Straight Stairlift, as well as our more personalised model, the Acorn 180 Curved Stairlift, are also offered in an outdoor version.

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