Health

While many of us struggle to lose weight and keep it off, many other Jamaican women, some of them already chubby, are trying to gain weight to make themselves and their spouses happy.In the same way they achieve their goal of packing on pounds by taking...

Some women who have had a normal uncomplicated childbirth are able to start very simple exercises within 24 hours. However, it is prudent that you get medical clearance before starting a major post-natal exercise programme.

On January 4, I received a call at the Heart Foundation from Natalie.She was ready for a lifestyle change. "I want to lose weight," she stated with a passion for action. Natalie had gained more than 50 pounds during pregnancy...

Week 1: Busy mom and Kingston-based banker, Natalie Murray, is The Gleaner's Health section 2011 weight management candidate.We will be following her to the gym and nutritionist in March as we track her quest to lose the baby fat...

Some women who have had a normal uncomplicated childbirth are able to start very simple exercises within 24 hours. However, it is prudent that you get medical clearance before starting a major post-natal exercise programme.

Week 1: Busy mom and Kingston-based banker, Natalie Murray, is The Gleaner's Health section 2011 weight management candidate.We will be following her to the gym and nutritionist in March as we track her quest to lose the baby fat...

Dear Dr Williams-Green, I read your article in The Gleaner's Health section titled 'Help for the balding male'.The section of the article where you wrote about alopecia relates to me. I am a 36-year-old female with alopecia universalis...

The heart is responsible for pumping blood to all areas of the body. It may be afflicted by several conditions which cause ill health and death. This week, we join the Heart Foundation of Jamaica...

Since my return to Jamaica, the oldest mother I have delivered was in her mid-40s.She gave birth to a beautiful, healthy baby, and both mother and baby did well. I had a conversation with someone during my pregnancy...

Dear Dr Abel, We refer to your November, 2010 article in The Gleaner inviting comments on the proposed review of Jamaica's alcohol-use policy.The Jamaica Alcohol Beverage Association (JABA) is an industry association representing...

Heart disease seriously impairs the length and quality of our life. The major risk factors of heart disease are high blood cholesterol, high blood pressure, physical inactivity and smoking...

Oh, this is really good news for any of us with a bit of a muffin top.A new study by Tufts University finds that whole grains can help fight the belly fat that's linked to heart disease and diabetes. The bottom line...