Despite my medical background, I still find it very difficult to get my husband to book an appointment for a medical checkup. This is not a preserve of my household, men are generally resistant to medical attention. In most cases, men seek medical attention when the disease has progressed to an irreversible state. But does … Continue reading 8 Practical Strategies to Optimize Men’s Health and Prevent top Health Conditions
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6 Fundamental Principles of Healthy Aging
Do you fear that one day you will be too old and lose the vigor and energy of youth? You are not alone. Fear of growing old (Gerascophobia) is a common phenomenon. But where does it stem from? Is it the fear of losing your power, influence, or independence? Whatever your reason is, it is … Continue reading 6 Fundamental Principles of Healthy Aging
5 Dietary Considerations to Prevent Weight Loss and Lean Muscle Wasting in Cancer Treatment
The word “Cancer” is almost synonymous with a terminal illness, especially to most people who have lost their loved ones through the disease. Diagnosis of cancer is both scary and intimidating and remains a leading cause of death worldwide claiming over 10 million lives annually. This translates to one cancer death for every six deaths. … Continue reading 5 Dietary Considerations to Prevent Weight Loss and Lean Muscle Wasting in Cancer Treatment
6 Cost-effective Strategies to Optimize Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health.
Childbirth is an incredible time for a mother and the entire family. But it can be a time of great grief and pain when the family losses a mother during delivery or a baby at birth. According to World Health Organisation (WHO) statistics, about 130 million births occur annually, over 303,000 mothers lose their lives during the … Continue reading 6 Cost-effective Strategies to Optimize Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health.
10 Strategies to optimize Teenage Healthy Eating Habits
Raising a teenager can sometimes be a roller coaster. The usually obedient child suddenly becomes unruly, spends more time with friends, and no longer sticks to family rules. They may adopt a different eating pattern and are obsessed with their body image. Though this experience can leave you feeling frustrated, the deviant nutrition patterns can … Continue reading 10 Strategies to optimize Teenage Healthy Eating Habits
Food Poisoning? 14 HOME PREVENTIVE MEASURES
photo courtesy of clipart-library.com Food poisoning! Almost every one of us can relate to an incidence of food poisoning. I have had my fair share. However, one incidence remains the most poignant. We had visited my mother upcountry, on our way back, we decided to have lunch in one of the local hotels. That was … Continue reading Food Poisoning? 14 HOME PREVENTIVE MEASURES
Sprains, Strains, and Fractures ARE DEBILITATING WHEN IGNORED: BE CAUTIOUS
Courtesy of iStockphoto.com Last Saturday, our son joined his teammate for a local tournament. The match was a competition against teams in neighboring estates. When he came back, or rather, driven home, he could barely walk. Both his ankles were swollen, and he walked with a limp. However, his spirit was high for being voted … Continue reading Sprains, Strains, and Fractures ARE DEBILITATING WHEN IGNORED: BE CAUTIOUS
Home Accidents and Emergencies: Open Wounds and Cuts
courtesy of 123rf.com A bleeding site is scary. Sometimes you may witness someone fall and get hurt. The question is, are you prepared to help the person, or is it easier to duck away and pretend nothing has happened? Whichever way you take, there are consequences. To bridge the health gap, we shall learn about open wounds … Continue reading Home Accidents and Emergencies: Open Wounds and Cuts
Home Accidents and Emergencies: Nosebleeds in Children, Adults, and Pregnant Women
courtesy of istockphoto.com Nosebleed, medically known as epistaxis, is common and frightening as it starts spontaneously in an otherwise healthy individual. Though nose bleeding can be mild and clears without much effort, it can be a herald of underlying medical conditions. In Bridging the Health Gap, we shall look at nosebleeds in children, adults, and pregnant … Continue reading Home Accidents and Emergencies: Nosebleeds in Children, Adults, and Pregnant Women
home accidents and emergencies: allergic diseases
courtesy of 123rf.com Home accidents and emergencies are peculiar because you cannot predict when they occur. Being equipped with basic home accidents and emergencies management skills can be the difference to saving a life. In the subsequent articles, we shall Bridge the health gap by building our knowledge and skills to confidently manage common home accidents and … Continue reading home accidents and emergencies: allergic diseases
Bridging Health Gap 