September 2015 Wellness Archive

Health before pregnancy

Visit your doctor to make sure that you and your partner are in good health, to find out if you need any tests done and to make sure that you've had all your vaccinations, especially for rubella (German measles) which can cause birth defects if contracted during pregnancy. If you have to be vaccinated against rubella, delay falling pregnant for at least three months. Read more

Why fried foods are bad for your heart

Ditch the French fries, doughnuts, crispy fried fish and chicken, and other foods cooked in fat, heart experts suggest. The more fried food you eat, the greater your risk for heart failure, a new study says. Read more

Sleep the key to being slim

Could more sleep really be the secret to effective weight loss? Convincing research has shown that just one more hour of sleep a night could help you shed those extra kilos. Read more

Over-the-counter and prescription drug abuse

Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs such as painkillers and cough mixtures can be bought anywhere by anyone. They come in tablet form, in capsule form, in syrup form and in powder form. Read more

Panic disorder

Panic disorder is characterised by the incidence of repeated panic attacks. They can last from a few seconds to a few minutes, and are experienced as extremely terrifying and uncomfortable. Proper treatment with cognitive-behavioural therapy, medications, or a combination of the two helps most panic disorder sufferers. Read more