Jamaica Gleaner Profiles in Medicine

Published: Monday Wednesday | April 15, 2009

Good luck with your studying!
Examinations are around the corner and most students are gearing up for this. If you haven't started to study as yet, start now! Here are some tips: Make a study timetable. This will help you to organise your time and set goals. Do a timetable at the beginning of each week... Read More...

A pill for migraines
A severe, recurrent, throbbing headache which usually affects one side of the head (but sometimes affects both sides) is called a migraine headache. The word migraine comes from a Greek word hemikrania... Read More...

Heart-healthy oils and fats
OK, so you've heard about the benefits of omega-3s - the heart-healthy fatty acids found in fish like salmon. There is also benefit from omega-6s. The American Heart Association now recommends that five to 10 per cent of your daily calorie intake should come from omega-6 fatty acids... Read More...

Stretch those muscles
Many of us underestimate the potent effect of flexibility on our overall wellness and so we do not include stretching in our exercise routines. Regular stretching increases our resistance to soreness, muscle injuries, low-back pain, spinal-column... Read More...