SUGAR HAS a bittersweet reputation when it comes to health. It occurs naturally in all foods that contain carbohydrates, such as fruits and vegetables, grains, and dairy. Consuming whole foods that contain natural sugar is good. Plant foods also...
The nutrition facts label tells you what is in the food you are eating. It helps you determine if you have a healthy, balanced diet. Every packaged or processed product should have a label. Dr Rivane Chybar Virgo, medical doctor and health and...
MANY PERSONS struggle to eat healthier; they try to kick-start a weight loss journey or find another way to maintain dietary health. However, there are many ways to keep track of your food intake and there is online advice to help you eat healthier...
Do you really think about what or even why you eat food? Though we are conscious of what goes into our mouths, we sometimes do not consider the meaning or purpose behind that action. To understand nutrition and nourishment, we must first...
THERE IS a lot of talk about self-care these days, but what is it really? Self-care means paying attention to and supporting one’s own physical and mental health. It is also a big part of treatment for many physical and mental health disorders. It...
Glaucoma is a chronic, progressive eye disease caused by damage to the optic nerve, which leads to visual field loss. One of the major risk factors is eye pressure. An abnormality in the eye’s drainage system can cause fluid to build up, leading to...
Glaucoma is usually picked up during a routine eye test, often before it causes any noticeable symptoms. Other tests are usually needed afterwards to diagnose and monitor the condition. It is important to have regular eye tests so problems such as...
Growing food is very simple. It takes a little time, but things like tomatoes, lettuce, peppers and basic kitchen crops are very forgiving. Really, anyone can learn to grow food pretty easily. While growing your own ensures you have regular food...
Eating healthy when money is tight can be challenging, as today, food is more expensive than ever before. The cost of food has increased for several reasons, including inflation, labour shortages, the war in Ukraine and pandemic-related supply...
Published:Wednesday | February 22, 2023 | 12:30 AM
Although February is celebrated as Heart Month, it is important to be aware of your heart health all year long. During the pandemic, many persons may have neglected to do their heart screenings, which can negatively impact their health. Nearly a...
Embracing a healthy lifestyle at any age can prevent heart disease and lower your risk for a heart attack or stroke. You are never too old, or too young, to begin taking care of your heart. Your heart health is central to overall good health. It...
Published:Wednesday | February 15, 2023 | 12:19 AM
When you hear about advancements in brain surgery, it’s often a report of a new technology, surgical approach, or technique. But just as important are new ways of thinking that lead to shifts in how patients are cared for. Neurosurgery is the...
Most people think of neurosurgery as brain surgery, but it is much more. It is the medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis and treatment of patients with injury to, or diseases and disorders of, the brain, spinal cord and spinal column, and...
Today’s technology not only makes life easier for everyone, but in the case of people with vision loss, it allows them to do even the simplest of things others might not have to think about. With modern technology, people with vision loss can do...
Infertility is a disease of the reproductive system and it makes a person unable to have children. It can affect a man, a woman, or both. Male infertility means that a man has a problem with his reproductive system and cannot cause a pregnancy with...
Infertility is not an inconvenience; it is a disease of the reproductive system that impairs the body’s ability to perform the basic function of reproduction. Most infertility cases, 85 to 90 per cent, are treated with conventional therapies such...
Getting pregnant and carrying a pregnancy to term is actually a very complicated process. Many things can go wrong during these processes that can lead to infertility. ‘Infertility’ means not being able to get pregnant after one year of trying, or...
The stomach is the highest area of nerves outside of the brain and is sometimes called the second brain. The stomach’s stress response inhibits the digestive system while the relaxation response activates it, that is why the relaxation response is...
The gut-brain connection is no joke as it can link anxiety to stomach problems and vice versa. Have you ever had a gut-wrenching experience? Do certain situations make you feel nauseous? Have you ever felt butterflies in your stomach? We use these...
Living a healthy lifestyle is key to fighting off chronic illnesses like heart disease, stroke, and arthritis. It is also important to practise a healthy lifestyle to protect yourself against acute diseases and infections such as the common cold,...
Some people have suggested that the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic is over; no more precautions, restrictions, or changes in behaviour compared with the period of time before it started. People have grown weary of restrictions, and those sceptical...
To live long and remain healthy, adult males need to pay close attention to specific men’s health issues. However, with regular medical check-ups and some lifestyle changes, men should be able to reduce the risk of developing the top men’s health...
Some men struggle to look after their mental and physical well-being, which may cause them to skip check-ups and preventive screenings that can help them live longer, healthier lives. Men who do not take proactive steps may develop serious health...
Bad habits are hard to break. However, the same holds true for good habits. When children observe and experience good habits instilled by their parents, they are more likely to stick – especially around food. It is crucial to begin practising...
With a brand new school term just around the corner, chances are you have already stocked up on school supplies for your children, but there is more you can do to help them prepare. Establishing a few healthy habits now can help ease their...
