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Health
The right way to breathe during the COVID-19 pandemic
INHALE through your nose and exhale through your mouth. It's not just something you do in yoga class — breathing this way actually provides a powerful medical benefit that can help the body fight viral infections. Read More
Diabetics uneasy over Metformin recall
THE voluntary recall of certain extended release Metformin — the most popular drug used in diabetes treatment — by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has left local diabetics on edge. Read More
Tears help
MOUNTING bills, personal health concerns, fears surrounding COVID-19, the start of the hurricane season, anxiety over family, contemplation about the meal for the next day, the loss of a job, dealing with a bad boss, grieving the death of a loved one, depression, racial and social... Read More
'Safe blood saves lives'
AS the National Blood Transfusion Services gets in gear to host an awards ceremony tomorrow to celebrate World Blood Donor Day, the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) is reiterating that blood donations are more necessary than ever during the current COVID-19... Read More
Orbital cellulitis and its link to dental health
BELIEVE it or not, infections that start in your mouth or sinuses can spread to other parts of your body. Read More
Want to stop overeating?
EVEN though exercise plays a huge role in weight loss, eating healthy and having a healthy relationship with food are also very important. Read More
COVID-19's stormy eyes
THE meme circulating on social media of two worms in the safe precincts of their hole discussing Government's relaxing of restrictions on bars, churches and social gatherings, only to see a massive bird called COVID-19 perched on the outside, unbeknownst to them. Read More
Wear masks in public, says WHO in new COVID-19 advice
GENEVA, Switzerland (AFP) — The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday changed its advice on face masks amid the coronavirus pandemic, saying they should be worn in places where the virus is widespread and physical distancing is difficult. Read More
Healthy reality check: What money cannot do
MONEY is at the heart of human reality. Yet, COVID-19 has asked us to rethink our focus to see the limits of the almighty dollar.Such refocused view may be our healthiest reality check to date, and when we do what money can't, therein may lie real health. Read More
Could my mummy tummy be the cause of my back pain?
MUMMY tummy, which is scientifically known as diastasis recti , is a condition where the connective tissue between the rectus abdomen muscles ('six pack' muscles) weakens, causing the muscles to separate. Read More
Sugar in fast food, processed meat
It is well-established that, on average, vegans, vegetarians and pescatarians live longer, healthier and more pain-free lives. Read More
3 possible reasons for your nagging shoulder pain
YOUR shoulder hurts really badly and you are thinking to yourself, “I didn't fall; I didn't hit it; I haven't done anything outside of the ordinary”. Read More
Should you fly yet?
WE don't know about you, but we're ready to travel. And that typically means flying. Read More
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