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Under-Nutrition Before and During Pregnancy
There are a range of adverse health effects associated with maternal under-nutrition (malnutrition and micronutrient deficiency) which can affect both the pregnant woman and developing…
03 Jun 2010
Chocolate and health
Chocolate is a sugary food, high in fat and energy, which should be consumed in moderation. The consumption of cocoa, which gives chocolate its flavour,…
26 Mar 2010
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…
14 Dec 2009
Influenza Vaccine (Flu Vaccine)
Flu vaccines are products given to people so that their immune systems are better able to recognise flu (influenza) infection, and therefore has a better chance…
15 Jul 2009
Fitness and Exercise
Fitness: Being active and exercising is very important for health. Physical exercise can be as easy as finding a total of 30 minutes of activity…
03 Jul 2009
Exercise and Activity
Exercise and physical activity includes cardio or aerobic exercise, stretching or flexibiltiy exercise, and weight or resistance bands exercise.
01 Jul 2009
Depression: Introduction
Depression is a common mental illness that cause constant very low moods. It is treated with antidepressants (medicines) and counselling or psychotherapy.
05 May 2009
Vasectomy
Vasectomy is a surgical procedure for male sterilisation. It involves severing the vas deferens and blocking or tying one or both of the severed ends. This…
21 Apr 2009
Mediterranean diet
A Mediterranean diet is a diet based on plant foods. It is high in N-3 fatty acids, antioxidants and phytochemicals. Fat intake under the Mediterranean…
01 Oct 2008
