Health

• Suicide: Myth versus Reality

  A person who has depression or another mental illness does not think like a person who is feeling good about himself. Depression can twist thinking, so a person can’t think clearly.

• Tea Boosts the Body’s Immune System

  New reports suggest that tea can boost the body’s immune system up to five times its normal level

• Are You a Victim of Your Weight?

  Do you feel your weight is out of your control? Do you find yourself thinking you’ll always be overweight?

• Losing Weight: Challenging You To Eat More Fruit

  The journey to weight loss includes eating foods which are as natural as possible. When you eat fruit, you will achieve this. There’s a lot of goodness in fruit, giving your body a great source of vitamins, minerals and fiber.

• HRT Does Not Reduce Risk of Heart Disease

  The American Heart Association has released new guidelines recommending that hormone replacement therapy (HRT) should not be prescribed for the prevention of strokes and heart disease. The guidelines apply both to healthy women (primary prevention) and to women with a history of heart disease (secondary prevention).

• Holidays Can Be Difficult For The Socially Anxious

  Holidays are stressful for many people. The months of November and December are supposed to be joyous times – getting together with family and friends, and going to parties. For the socially anxious, however, all of this can be a nightmare. But it does not have to be.

• Keep Eating Through The Christmas Celebrations

  December generally means a month full of office parties, celebrations and meals out. The temptation to overeat is very high and for those of us wanting to lose weight, it can be a difficult time.

• What Should You Do About A Snoring Bed Partner?

  Snorers rarely know they are snoring, even when the entire house shakes, rattles, and rolls