Taking care of
women's
mental
health
Women, because of their unique roles as mothers, wives and caregivers, often face a number of mental health challenges. This is particularly so in many developing countries including those in the Caribbean and Latin America. In the Caribbean, it is estimated that 40 per cent of households....
Just who is an endocrinologist?
The Caribbean Endocrine Society (CARES) recently held their annual symposium in Jamaica. You may be wondering who is an endocrinologist and what exactly do they do. This article should answer some of your basic questions. Who is an endocrinologist? An endocrinologist is a specialist doctor...
Sexual abuse of girls and women
A few weeks ago, I was exposed to the email mentioned in a Gleaner article with attached material showing intercourse between students at a high school. I was shocked and sickened by the parts of the email that I saw. As a physician and, in particular a gynaecologist, a few issues...
Men and diabetes - Diabetes is a serious problem
In Jamaica, more than 300,000 persons have diabetes and more than half of them do not know. It is possible that you, or someone you know, may be suffering from this disease. This lack of awareness is very serious since diabetes is the major cause of blindness in this country.
Take stock of your goals
Can you believe it? Yes, we are already more than two months into 2008! So how are we doing with those well-intentioned plans regarding our health and well-being? How well have we done in January and February in achieving our set goals?Some of our...
Exercises for persons with special health issues
Regular appropriate exercise is safe and beneficial for many individuals with chronic conditions or other health concerns. Individuals who suffer form hypertension or heart disease, who exercise regularly, may lower their blood pressure and improve their cholesterol levels...
Letters - Teach children emotional smartness
Dear Ms Thompson,I just read your article about the Ministry of Health's emotions training manual.For years now, we in the arts have been promoting ways to develop emotional intelligence through the use of drama.
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