HEALTH - The mind of an athlete
The Olympics has begun. Athletes (and spectators) will have a nerve-racking, heart-wrenching, blood-boiling, stomach-cramping and nail-biting experience. Physical preparation is important but emotional conditioning and psychological preparation are critical...
Wade in the water this summer
Seawater baths and breathing in the fresh sea air promote good health and are antidotes for many diseases. As long as the ocean remains clean, it is a healthy recreation. Happy experiences at the sea include children at play, romance or simply the peace induced by watching...
Dive in and get in shape
Swimming is an excellent form of exercise. It is almost the perfect exercise because it involves the use of almost all the major muscle groups. It is unfortunate that most of us cannot swim or do not swim well enough and regularly enough to enjoy the benefits of swimming...
The joys and pains of pregnancy
I have had the privilege of taking care of pregnant women for more than 10 years and I would like to consider myself an empathetic doctor. While I needed no convincing that labour pain is excruciating, I must say that, as I approach the home stretch ...
Should men be circumcised?
Are you circumcised? Should you circumcise your son? What are the benefits and disadvantages? Read on for answers to these questions. The ancient Egyptians and Ethiopians practised circumcision for cleanliness. The Hebrews introduced the practice for religious...
My child is too fat - Response to reader's question
Dear Ms Brown,I have to write as I am having a difficulty and do hope someone can help me to control my little girl's weight. She is five years old and is overweight. At present, she eats junk like biscuits and noodles and she drinks a lot of juice and water.
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