Jamaica Gleaner Profiles in Medicine
Published: Monday Wednesday | May 27, 2009
My child is smoking weed
How does cannabisaffect the brain? Cannabis increases several chemicals in the brain; one of these is called dopamine. When the level of dopamine is increased, there is a sense of well-being and relaxation. High levels of dopamine are also associated with mental problems.... Read More...
My child's a picky eater
Picky eaters consume a limited range of food, can develop nutritional deficiencies and often make their parents frustrated and anxious. Here are some tips to assist parents prevent picky eating in their children... Read More...
Feeding your child
THE NUTRITION of the young child is critical to nation building and economic growth and, according to the World Health Organisation's (WHO's) Global Strategy on Infant and Young Child Feeding, "governments will be unsuccessful in their efforts... Read More...
Carbohydrate'sfat-burning power
The type of carbohydrates you eat before a workout may influence how much fat you burn during your exercise session, according to new research published in the May issue of the Journal of Nutrition and on HealthDay. Read More...
Exercises that worked for Tanny
I have been bombarded with questions about Tanny's (Health's weight-management challenger) prescription based on her remarkable progress over the past few weeks. Read More...
Letters
Lose the weightand keep it off!Dear Ms Thompson,I have been watching Tanica lose all that weight in the space of three months and this makes me even more determined to lose weight too. Read More...
