Probiotics are live microorganisms that are intended to have health benefits when consumed or applied to the body. They can be found in yogurt and other fermented foods, dietary supplements, and beauty products. Although people often think of...
YOU WANT the best for your child, including a healthy body and strong self-esteem. If you think your child might be overweight, it is important to talk with your doctor or paediatrician. In the United States, close to 20 per cent of children ages...
Obesity occurs when a child is significantly over their ideal weight. Like adults, children become obese when they eat more calories than they use. Obesity in children is determined by using a body mass index (BMI) and is measured by their weight...
What are antinutrients? If you have never heard of them before, you are not alone. Most of us know that we need a range of different nutrients to function properly. However, few are aware of antinutrients. When it comes to what they are and whether...
The term ‘superfood’ is a fairly new term referring to foods that offer maximum nutritional benefits for minimal amounts of calories. They are packed with vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. No standard criteria or legal definitions classify any...
YOU MAY think nutrient deficiencies are a thing of the past, but even today, it is possible to lack some of the essential nutrients your body needs to function optimally. Nutrient deficiencies alter bodily functions and processes at the most basic...
STROLLING PAST pharmacy or drugstore shelves teeming with dietary supplements might make you wonder: Am I getting enough nutrients? The $35-billion per year supplement industry feeds this curiosity with splashy labels and claims, hoping to fuel the...
THE LEVEL of health an individual enjoys is especially dependent upon simple health practices followed from day to day. That is what we all want. We want to look and feel young for as long as possible. Dr Nedra Belloc and Dr Lester Breslow were...
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...
