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Ring in the New Year
Blood 23 Dec 2009

Ring in the New Year

New Year’s Eve: It was the best of times, it was the worst of times … New Year’s Eve is possibly the biggest party of the year, often leading to the biggest hangover of the year. Do you recognise the words “I’m never drinking again”? We’ve all said them and…
Diet over the festive season
Children's health 22 Dec 2009

Diet over the festive season

The festive season is a time when we get together with family and friends, and often have more social gatherings than at other times of…
Drinking alcohol safely in the festive season
Men's Health 21 Dec 2009

Drinking alcohol safely in the festive season

The festive season is a time when people gather amongst family and friends and many enjoy a few alcoholic drinks. However, at this time of…
New Year’s resolution: Getting enough sleep
Children's health 18 Dec 2009

New Year’s resolution: Getting enough sleep

Many people underestimate the importance of achieving enough rest and sleep. Sleep restores our daytime functioning, consolidates our memories from the day and saves the…
Avoiding stress over the festive season
Children's health 17 Dec 2009

Avoiding stress over the festive season

The festive season is a time when many people are busy enjoying time with friends and family, however it can also be a stressful time…
Sleep and Rest over the Festive Season
Men's Health 17 Dec 2009

Sleep and Rest over the Festive Season

Many people will find themselves burnt out after the festive season instead of refreshed and ready for another working year. Use the time to revitalise…
The Circumcision Procedure
Children's health 16 Dec 2009

The Circumcision Procedure

Circumcision is a surgical procedure in which the foreskin (also known as the prepuce) is cut from the penis. It is not performed routinely for any…
More exercise: Your New Year’s resolution!
Children's health 15 Dec 2009

More exercise: Your New Year’s resolution!

A common New Year's Resolution is to start an exercise regime or to enhance a regime already maintained.
New Year’s resolution: Quit smoking
Cancer 14 Dec 2009

New Year’s resolution: Quit smoking

Even though smoking carries serious health risks, a significant proportion of the population continues to smoke. Many smokers attempt to quit at some stage, and…