Gynaecology

Scrambled Eggs
Children's health 22 Mar 2012

Scrambled Eggs

Use this recipe to make scrambled eggs with very little effort. Serve them for breakfast or a light meal which is healthy, with very little…
Guide to living well with menopause
Exercise 22 Feb 2012

Guide to living well with menopause

Menopause is a time of significant and often unpleasant changes in a woman’s life. The majority of women (up to 85%) experience symptoms related to…
Sleep disturbances in menopause
Symptoms 11 Feb 2012

Sleep disturbances in menopause

Women are more likely to experience sleep disturbances in the menopausal period than at other times of life. Poor quality sleep is a common complaint…
Alcohol Consumption: Long-Term Health Consequences
Children's health 08 Jan 2012

Alcohol Consumption: Long-Term Health Consequences

While the effect of alcohol on some health outcomes is fairly straightforward there is still much more research that needs to be done to determine…
Alcohol consumption: Short-term health consequences
Children's health 07 Jan 2012

Alcohol consumption: Short-term health consequences

As the amount of alcohol consumed in a single sitting is increased, the BAC increases proportionately. Once the BAC has surpassed 0.05%, inhibitions are reduced…
Sticking to your New Year's resolutions
Cancer 16 Dec 2011

Sticking to your New Year's resolutions

The New Year is a time of good intention. However, despite good intentions, many individuals fail to fulfil their New Year’s resolutions, because changing health…
Safety in the festive season
Children's health 14 Dec 2011

Safety in the festive season

Christmas is a time for fun and family. However, the traditions of Christmas, from the tree to the turkey, can create dangers which may put…
Safe sex, alcohol and the work Christmas party
Family 08 Dec 2011

Safe sex, alcohol and the work Christmas party

Relaxing and getting to know work colleagues is a well-deserved reward for a year of hard work. But bear in mind that the combination of…
Bed wetting (nocturnal enuresis)
Children's health 30 Nov 2011

Bed wetting (nocturnal enuresis)

Nocturnal enuresis refers to bed wetting in a child over 5 years of age. It can negatively affect emotional health but can be treated in…