WORLD MENTAL HEALTH DAY - Remove the Masks of silence, shame and stigma
The silence - Harold was a business executive; married with a family. Everything was going well for him; he drove fancy cars, he enjoyed, loved and lived his life well. All of this changed when he developed bipolar disorder. The marriage ended.
Keep asthma attacks at bay
Persons with asthma describe the fear that grips them when the muscles around the walls of their airway tighten. In the event of an asthma attack, these airways become narrower, the lining of the airways becomes inflamed and starts to swell...
Will I ever have another baby?
Dear Dr. Rainford, I am interested in knowing what are my chances of having the ability to conceive again. I am 34 years old and I have a 14-year-old son. I have had laparoscopic surgery in the past to confirm findings of endometriosis; following surgery...
Eat away mental illness
Although the importance of the brain to our well-being is acknowledged, we hesitate to discuss problems, whether real or perceived, associated with it or to even seek help. This is changing, however, and more and more individuals are interested in their mental well-being...
Soda's health risks aren't too sweet
Long suspected as an accomplice in America's exploding obesity epidemic, soda's bad influence could have an even more insidious effect on human health. A recent study has linked the high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS) used to sweeten sodas to the onset of type 2 diabetes.
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