Woman, 62, hits health worker after 21-hour wait in ED

Woman, 62, hits health worker after 21-hour wait in ED

Health workers in hospital emergency departments are regularly confronted with abusive behavior from mental health patients. Photo/Getty Images As the medical system faces overload again during a busy winter, documents reveal healthcare workers in the busy Auckland City Hospital emergency department regularly face abusive behavior and threats from mentally ill patients. Sophie writes. Generate. A … Read more

Airy menace: The hidden benefit of exercising in a mask

Airy menace: The hidden benefit of exercising in a mask

Keeping your mask on while exercising in busy urban areas can have multiple benefits. Photo / 123RF Wearing a mask while exercising on busy roads has another benefit besides helping protect against covid. By Nicky Pellegrino Since the pandemic began, it has become more common to see people wearing masks while exercise in crowded urban … Read more