Wednesday | May 22, 2013

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Removing both breasts to prevent cancer ... does it really make sense?

When I was diagnosed with breast cancer, my initial choice to have a mastectomy and reconstructive surgery of the affected breast was difficult but necessary....

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Forgoing warm-up could ruin your performance!

AS WE become more adventurous in our quest for a healthy lifestyle with thousands of participants in several run/walk events, we should never ignore the need for adequate warm-up....

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Healing properties of scallion

Bulbus Allii fistulosi or spring onion, also known as Cong Bai in traditional Chinese medicine, is simply scallion to us here in Jamaica and is a staple seasoning in many dishes. Not often recognised for its healing properties...

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Overweight and unhealthy: are they the same?

Overweight is defined as a weight that is greater than that which is considered to be normal.

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Health Bulletin

Employees at telecoms company, LIME, are being challenged to slim down for a chance to win big in the company's 'Biggest Winner' colleague weight-loss programme that was launched last week.

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Healthful tips

According to a study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine in the United States, there is a link between smoking and decreased sex drives.

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Herbs for life

This herb is used to treat a number of ailments and is best known for its use in treating enlarged prostate, certain types of prostate infections, and prostate cancer.