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…
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,…
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…
Children's Health
07 Dec 2009
Exercise for brain health
Physical activity has repeatedly been shown to influence psychology and neurology. Exercise significantly improves cognition (thinking), decreases stress and anxiety, improves self-esteem and decreases depression.
Children's health
04 Dec 2009
Effects of Mental Activity on Health
From the start of life till the end, mental activity is an important aspect of life. The protective, emotional, physical, psychological and neurological effects of…
Hormones
02 Dec 2009
Fertility Awareness Contraceptive Methods
Fertility awareness contraceptive methods prevent pregnancy by relying on a woman monitoring her fertility throughout the menstrual cycle and avoiding sex on days of the cycle…
Hormones
30 Nov 2009
Cervical Mucus Monitoring Methods of Birth Control
The cervical mucus monitoring methods of contraception are methods for preventing pregnancy which rely on a woman monitoring changes in her cervical mucus throughout the…
Hormones
26 Nov 2009
Calendar Based Methods of Contraception
Calendar based contraceptive methods prevent pregnancy by determining the fertile periods during the menstrual cycle and avoiding sexual intercourse or using alternative contraceptive methods on those…
Children's health
25 Nov 2009
Nutrition for healthy teeth (dental health and food)
The main cause of tooth loss is tooth decay (dental caries), and one of the most significant factors in the start of tooth decay is…
