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Prostate cancer occurs when there’s an uncontrolled, abnormal growth of the cells of the prostate gland. It is the leading cause of cancer in men.  You can reduce your risk of prostate cancer by eating a healthy diet, exercising and maintaining a healthy weight, avoiding tobacco and alcohol. Regular sexual activity has also been shown…

Did you know that cigarette smoking is the leading cause of lung cancer cases?   Did you also know that individuals who don't smoke but are regularly exposed to smokers also have a tendency of having lung cancer?

Ovarian cancer is the most common cause of death from gynaecologic tumours. It is important for all women (with and or with risk factor) to get evaluated when they notice symptoms or request for screening at an earlier age, especially women with significant risks.

Your child needs support and understanding from you. It can be tempting to try to cushion all the hard parts of this journey for them but try to strike a balance. Understand what they can perform independently and identify the areas where they might need more help. Remember that their needs and expectations will change…

Ageing is a difficult concept for many people. While many are grateful to be growing old, they often do not appreciate the obvious signs of ageing such as hair loss, wrinkles, and sagging skin. Nonetheless, some people seem to age much slower and more gracefully than others. This brings to light the fact that certain…

The key to preventing health problems caused by alcohol intake is to drink in moderation. Up to 1 drink per day is enough for women and up to 2 drinks per day for men. Consuming more than 7 drinks per week for women or more than 15 drinks per week for men is considered heavy,…

In relationships, it is easy to take one another for granted without realizing it. It may seem harmless at first, but it can lead to toxic behaviours that could break the relationship or hurt you mentally.

Fighting and overcoming addictions is not an easy journey, but you can try these tips to get rid of them ????  – Find out what your triggers are and avoid them  – Quit gradually – If you used to spend 12 hours on your phone, you can reduce it to 10 hours, then 8 hours…

Psychosomatism occurs when a person experiences physical symptoms not caused by underlying medical issues.  Some of the common symptoms of psychosomatism include – Dizziness, Headaches and Migraines, Hypertension, Digestive problems, Fatigue, Sleep disorders, Skin rash,….etc  These symptoms can be triggered by substance abuse, depression and anxiety, unemployment, history of sexual assault and many other issues.

Do you know that water can help you relieve depression symptoms? Dehydration reduces your body's energy levels and it can intensify the symptoms of depression. This is one of the many reasons why drinking enough water daily is important.