GANJA - Is it harmful or useful?
CONTROVERSY OR not, local scientists, Dr. Henry Lowe and Professor Errol Morrison note in their book the History of the use of Marijuana that ganja is liberally used by the folk in soups, cakes and cookies.
The sun and your skin's age
WE ARE privileged to enjoy fine sunny weather for most of the year. It is almost impossible to live a normal life in our country and not experience significant sun exposure. Unfortunately, like most good things, sun exposure does have a dark side.
Feeding the pre-school child (Part I)
As we celebrate child's month, let us focus for a while on feeding the young child through to the adolescent stage. We spoke some weeks ago about weaning and the importance of transitioning from breast-feeding to table foods.
Protect your child from poisoning
CARIBBEAN POISON Prevention Week, May 8-13, falls within Child's Month. This is appropriate at this time because in 2003, 77 per cent of the 520 cases of confirmed accidental poison cases in Jamaica were children under five years old.
Shopping for running shoes
YOUR FOOTWEAR is a precious piece of equipment. It protects your base of support and aids your mobilisation. Your footwear protects, supports and provides you with traction.
Words and actions affect your child
THE DEVELOPMENT of a healthy self-esteem is critical to the development of your child. Positive self-esteem determines self-confidence and impacts on intellectual development and academic performance.
THE COUNSELLOR - Studying is a big problem
Dear Counsellor, I READ your article in The Gleaner April 27, 2005 and found it very interesting and also useful. I have one big problem though; I will read my notes and textbooks, along with research materials ...
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