Health and wellness
The World Health Organisation (WHO) definition of “health” has not been amended since 1948. It states: Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social wellbeing and not merely
The summer heat
Some like it hot … Some like it hot, so let’s turn up the heat till we fry … Some feel the heat and decide that they can’t go on
Chronic diseases – A partner for the rest of your life
The lives of far too many people in the world are being blighted and cut short by chronic diseases. Chronic diseases are long-lasting conditions that can be controlled but not
Some like it hot
Climate changes promise to bring along hotter, longer summers to many places on the planet and the risk of heat-related health problems is also rising. Most people feel comfortable when
The absolute truth
An absolute truth, sometimes called a universal truth, is considered to be an unalterable and permanent fact. The concept of what is an absolute truth and whether there really is
Why … why me … why now?
When clinicians diagnose disease, they are inevitably involved in questions of cause and effect. To treat effectively depends on understanding pathogenesis and etiology – that is causation, which is often
Keeping things under control
The human body is a very complicated mechanism that needs to work the best way possible so that the person lives life at its best, in good health, thus needing
New year … and life goes on!
Each year, when the new year arrives, people always make a lot of projects and promises to themselves … for a new way of life. Most times it all has
It’s the most wonderful time of the year
There’ll be parties for hosting When friends come to call And hearts will be glowing When the loved ones are near It’s the happiest season of all It’s the best
Under attack
When we read or watch the news headlines, we feel that the world is under attack from everywhere, everybody and everything. It feels like a dangerous, negative world to live