Flu pandemic on the horizon - It's not a matter of 'if', but 'when?'
TALKS AND activities in preparation for the next major pandemic -- influenza (flu) -- are now reaching feverish levels among epidemiologists. In fact, international health experts are no longer talking about "if" but "when"...
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
FOR 20 years, October has been set aside as National Breast Cancer Awareness Month with the goal of educating women about the dangers of the deadly disease and benefits of early detection, diagnosis and treatment.
Promoting wellness at the workplace
THE NEED for health promotion and self-care is unquestionable if we are to minimise the need for expensive health care. Prevention has been and will continue to be the best medicine, at least in the foreseeable future.
DANGEROUS second-hand smoke at home
WHEN SOMEONE lights up a cigarette in your home, that person is releasing cancer-causing chemicals. Regular ventilation systems in homes cannot filter and circulate air well enough to eliminate second-hand smoke.
Dining habits and portion control
MANY TIMES we fail to adhere to required portion recommendations because of our dining habits. Many modern, busy people have moved away from sitting at the dining table on weekdays and even on weekends.
Early signs of mental illness
MY 14-YEAR-OLD child, who passed his GSAT examinations, has been showing a decline in his academic performance. His grades have fallen badly and he appears to have lost interest in his school work.
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