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Food does not only affect physical health, but also mental health

Oct 10 2021 Share

Food and mental health go hand in hand and a bad diet does not only affect the physical aspects of one’s being but also the mental aspects.

The intestine, which is the body’s digestive system, is an extensive organ which few know the relevance to mental health. Practicing health psychologist Danica Cassar stated that anxiety, which is a common reaction, may be triggered by the digestive system.

Cassar stated that the stomach is like our ‘second brain’, with which we feel certain emotions and thus, there is communication between the brain and the stomach. This means that food and consumption may affect mental health, so excessively sugary food, excessive smoking and alcohol may decrease the bacteria within the stomach which protects us from being anxious, stress and upset.

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Labour enjoys 50,000-vote lead as Nationalist Party support declines

Labour enjoys 50,000-vote lead as Nationalist Party support declines
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A recent survey conducted by MaltaToday has revealed that the Nationalist party has suffered another decline in support over the past month, creating a 16-point gap between the PN and the Labour Party.

The survey, conducted in October, shows the PN at 27.3% and the Labour Party at 43.2% with the former seeing a decrease by four points since September and the later undergoing a decrease of less than one percentage point. ADPD grew by 0.4 points since September, putting the party at 1.6%.

When considering the same amount of voters as the last general election, this would mean that the Labour Party may lead by a whopping 50,000 votes over the Nationalist Party.

Nationalist Party leader Bernard Grech scored his second worst result since becoming PN leader with a score of 25.9%, with Prime Minister Robert Abela also seeing a decline of 2.3 points putting him at a score of 49.2%

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Here are the pharmacies opening up today till noon

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Below you will find a list of pharmacies which will be open today Sunday 10th October until 12pm.

Paola: Brown’s Pharmacy, 45, Paola Hill;

Valletta: Collis Williams Pharmacy, 15, Republic Street;

Ħamrun: The Cross Pharmacy, 859, St Joseph High Road;

Qormi: Anici Pharmacy, Anici Street;

Birkirkara: Mint Care Pharmacy, 5B-71 Brared Street;

Msida: Mayer Pharmacy, 33, Ta’ Xbiex Promenade;

San Ġwann: Lourdes Pharmacy, Naxxar Road;

Sliema: Harley Pharmacy, 1, Nathalie Poutiatin Tabone Street;

Attard: M4 Pharmacy, Linja Street;

Naxxar: Victory Pharmacy, 16, Piazza Vitorja;

Buġibba: Promenade Pharmacy,  Pioneer Road;

Fgura: Alpha Pharmacy, Cospicua Road c/w Cottoner Avenue;

Xagħjra: Medicor Pharmacy, 57, Carmelo Ritchie Street;

Birżebbuġa: Brittania Pharmacy, 5 Pretty Bay;

Żurrieq: Kristianne Pharmacy, Pietru Pawl Saydon Street;

Siġġiewi: Menelo Pharmacy, Tabib Nikol Zammit Street;

Dingli: Santa Marija Pharmacy, Misraħ Frenċ Abela;

Malta International Airport: The ‘8 Till Late Pharmacy’ is open every day from 8am to 10pm

Gozo: 9am to noon

Fontana: Fontana Pharmacy, Għajn Street;

Marsalforn: Tony’s Pharmacy, Egret Court, Valley Road

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Family cooks wraps for Puttinu despite grieving loss of son

Family cooks wraps for Puttinu despite grieving loss of son
Oct 9 2021 Share

Despite having just lost their beloved son a few days ago, Antoine and Solange Magri decided to repay Puttinu Cares’ staff for their help by cooking wraps for them and the kids. Antoine previously posted to social media expressing his sorrow but also support to his wife as they grieved the loss of Juan. Antoine said that the pain goes away but the memories remain. ‘It takes time to understand, why things happen’ said Antoine, but said that now Juan will be given all the love and affection by his grandfather Toni as he awaits him at heaven’s door.

The couple mustered their courage and gratitude and repaid the caring nurses and staff at Puttinu Cares, who shared their sorrow with the family. The NGO thanked the couple for its generous act, making countless children in the Rainbow Ward happy, despite what they are personally going through. This is truly a showcase of how courageous and loving human beings can be. 


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Photo Source: Puttinu Cares FB, Antoine Magri FB