Should you do an HIV test?
ONE OF the recent articles in this series on HIV, highlighted the fact that many of the early symptoms of HIV infection are non specific and therefore persons whose previous or current behaviour puts them at risk should do an HIV test.

When should we have sex?
WHEN THE previous article 'Taking a second look at teaching sex' was published I was eager to find out what my seasoned friend thought. So I called her to hear my fate: 'I like it,' she said, 'but it's too philosophical.'

Working up a sweat at home
The warm up START IN the normal standing position with your arms by your sides.

Cod liver oil fights arthritis
JAMAICANS HAVE always believed that cod liver oil makes you strong and healthy. Many still take the oil with honey to mask the strong taste.

SMOKING UP A CYCLE OF POVERTY
Expenditure on tobacco can represent a high percentage of household income, sometimes higher than that on education or health ­ World Health Organisation.

A bowl of cereals
FIBRE AND bran products have become very popular since they have been shown to help fight constipation and cholesterol and to reduce the chance of getting colon cancer.

I am feeling depressed
S TACEY HAS been feeling sad for the past three months. "I don't know what has come upon me. I feel I am carrying around a heavy load. My family complains that I have become irritable," she said. Andy just retired. He had not planned for retirement.