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Jamaica Gleaner Profiles in Medicine
published: Wednesday | July 20, 2005

How much should I weigh?
OUR READERS are to be commended for their high level of interest and appreciation for the medicinal value of physical exercise. The quest for the ideal anatomy and its flawless function is testimony of the need to find the antidote...

Making fresh summer salads
WE ARE often bombarded with healthy lifestyle tips and suggestions, many of which include eating healthful foods. Among the healthful foods suggested are fruits and vegetables because of their abundant supplies of fibre, antioxidants, vitamins...


Addicted to sex!
FOR MANY this article may be difficult to read. We may identify patterns of behaviour in family members, friends and ourselves. There is not much data available on the prevalence of sex addiction and it is not a topic that is widely discussed.


Respecting the father: a response to a reader
Dear Reader, Thank you for responding to last week's article on 'respecting the father'. You mentioned a number of points in your email but unfortunately I can only address one at this time.


Swim at your own risk
BEACH CLOSINGS and advisories not to swim in certain areas are not uncommon events. They are usually based on tests indicating high levels of microscopic disease-causing bacteria in the water. Often, the pathogens are from human and animal waste.


Get the facts about Ecstasy
THE USE of Ecstasy is beguiling. Called MDMA (3-4-methylenedioxymethampetamine) by scientists, the drug has a way of tricking the mind.It makes hugging, touching and drinking feel more pleasurable and enjoyable.


ral, medical problems are often behind BAD BREATH
IT'S A social stigma in a league with body odour, dandruff and indiscreet flatulence. Bad breath can break a business deal, distance a friendship and sour a sweet kiss.








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