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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.
Exercise During the Festive Season
Children's health 15 Dec 2009

Exercise During the Festive Season

Maintaining exercise or physical activity over the festive period is important for combating weight gain from overindulgence and minimising stress and the risk of cardiac…
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…
Taking your medication over the festive season
General 13 Dec 2009

Taking your medication over the festive season

Christmas can be a busy time of the year for most families. It is important that daily routines are not forgotten during the holiday rush,…
Smoking and Passive Smoking during Pregnancy
Children's health 10 Dec 2009

Smoking and Passive Smoking during Pregnancy

Smoking or being exposed to tobacco smoke, either before or during pregnancy is associated with a range of poor pregnancy outcomes, including reduced fertility, an…
Breastfeeding
Children's health 09 Dec 2009

Breastfeeding

Breastfeeding is the act of a mother feeding her baby by excreting milk produced from her breast.