Congratulations to the health team! - Wins PAHO Sagicor Award
The prestigious PAHO Sagicor Award 2006 for the Best Story on Non-Communicable Diseases was copped by Your Health's team of health writers for our 'Battle of the bulge' series. The award will be presented today at the Jamaica Pegasus hotel, New Kingston.
The 'Battle of the bulge' winning entry
It was March 2005. Your Health put out a public challenge - "let us help you do battle with your bulges". The response was overwhelming. We spoke to as many applicants as was humanly possible...
Exercising with a heart condition - Stop excercising if you start feeling pain.
Exercise that is properly prescribed can be an effective part of the treatment programme for persons with a heart condition. The fundamental purpose of exercise for persons with a heart problem is threefold...
Small changes make a big difference
The ability to stay with it, anything, for the long haul is a big reason for success in many areas of our lives. This characteristic is also evident in those persons who strive for good health and balance and seem to be achieving this success..
Heal the wounds and move on
Lenora has not spoken to her ex-husband for years. "I have not been able to forgive him. He cheated on me." Monica refuses to speak to brother. "He hurt me. I just don't seem to be able to get beyond the pain."
INFERTILITY - Dr. Rainford answers your questions
I sincerely appreciate the questions generated from my article on infertility and I will address them. I apologise that I am unable to give personal replies. "My question relates to the side effects of using the 'morning after pill'.
Stage-by-stage treatment of prostate cancer (part I)
There seems to be a great deal of misunderstanding and apprehension among men regarding the treatment of prostate cancer. The concern relates mainly to available options and their potential side-effects.
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