Badmouth badmind badways - Change your wicked ways
As individuals and as a group, we display character traits that work against us. These are aptly captured in words that have evolved in our local creole, patois, such as 'bad mouth', 'bad mind' and 'bad ways'. This refers to the habit of speaking ill of another person....
Lessons from school violence
There is a growing perception that schools are no longer a safe haven. In this article, I will discuss the findings of three studies that speak to varying forms of violence in our schools, the role played by teachers and children in inflicting violence...
Oh no! Breast canceragain?
"I am now almost 62 years old, still quite fit and a very determined and strong individual who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003. I did a lumpectomy and went back to living a normal life, or so I thought, only to find another lump almost two years to the day...
The ignorance of GOING off MEAT
Many consumers eating animal foods have recently become more and more fearful and some have resorted to a 'no meat' diet. Unfortunately, most of these persons are not vegetarians and are therefore ignorant of non-animal substitutions for animal foods, and substitute vegetables...
What can exercise do for my heart?
A lot of emphasis is now being placed on the importance of exercise for our health. However, many of us may not be aware of how much our heart benefits from physical activity. Here's how exercise helps your heart: Exercise reduces our blood pressure to ideal levels...
The multi-purpose drumstick tree
This tree is full of nutrients and vitamins in its leaves, flowers, bark and seeds for mankind and animals. It is particularly used in India, North and West Africa, Sri Lanka, Mexico and in parts of the East Indies. The trees are found here in Jamaica...
Letters - After prostate surgery
Dear Dr. Aiken, At age 45, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer (in 2003) and had a radical prostectomy (prostate and seminal vesicle were removed). How is it still possible to have a liquid stuff exactly like pre-cum after sex? I was told sex would be 'dry'.
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