The GLOBAL economy: Is it good for our health
WHEN I think of the term 'globalisation', I think of other concepts such as 'economic integration', 'trade liberalisation' and just generally, receding barriers - real or artificial - between states that will impact trade...
Taking care of caregivers
OVER THE past week, apart from the care I give to my patients, I had a new experience. I was placed in the situation of most caregivers, that is, devoting my entire time (day and night) to an ill loved one.
Asthma and exercise
ASTHMA IS the intermittent obstruction of the tubes that carry air to the lungs. This obstruction can be due to mucus, a constriction of the muscles that surround the tubes or to a swelling of the inner lining of the tubes.
Drinking over the festive season
'TIS THE season to be jolly, for staff parties, family get-togethers, delectable foods and fountains of traditional beverages including those spiked with alcohol. This month we will focus on practical tips to get you through this period...
Sweetheart life at Christmas time
MANY JAMAICANS yearn for a family with a dog or a cat, a small garden, a loving mate and a few children. It meets the needs of the sex drive, the status needs, the belonging needs and the security of a permanent base we call home.
Billings Method - a natural approach to avoid pregnancy
TWO YEARS after Cynthia and John Vivian were married, Cynthia gave up birth-control pills, but not because they wanted to conceive. The Springfield, Ill., couple felt called by their Catholic faith to learn...
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