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29th September 2009
Depression is a debilitating human condition and a common cause of suffering worldwide. This elicits a sense of urgency for mental health professionals to meet this challenge of the treatment of depression.
In 1999, The World Health Organisation (WHO),... Read >
Author: wbdoyle29th September 2009
Lab tests have seen that Rimonabant may help overweight and obese people to lose weight. It was also seen that the medication might lessen the danger of cardiovascular heart disease and diabetes, and be of help to people who are aiming to stop smoking.Rim... Read >
Author: Bridie Forunase24th September 2009
It is estimated that one in thirteen people in the UK are dependent upon alcohol. Nearly everyone knows of someone who has, to some extent, battled with this particular addiction, one that drives those affected to drink large amounts of alcohol, and to ex... Read >
Author: Graham Baylis15th September 2009
Throughout the 9 months of your pregnancy, nature ensures that your body will be prepared to breast feed your baby. Breastfeeding will give your baby the best source of nutrients, and result in a good healthy start for your baby.
Breastfeeding and ... Read >
Author: Reeva10th September 2009
ADHD is more common in boys than girls. Studies have show that there are basically three types of ADHD, namely predominantly inattentive type, predominantly hyperactive/ impulsive type and a combination of both.
The predominantly inattentive type has... Read >
Author: Richard Bleuze07th September 2009
If you are in the midst of planning your gap year travel then remember to add travel insurance to your essentials list. There is no way of predicting what the future holds and travel insurance can give you peace of mind that you are protected against what... Read >
Author: Adam Singleton04th September 2009
Javea is located between Denia and Altea, 80km north-east of Alicante. Holidaymakers can choose between Valencia or Alicante airports as it is equal distance (1 hours drive) from either. Javea boasts more hours of sunshine than any other Spanish resort (d... Read >
Author: Philip Buckland20th August 2009
The latest flu outbreak, swine flu (H1N1 virus), is a respiratory disease, which is caused by influenza type A virus. Many cases of swine flu originated from Mexico, where several people have been fatally affected by the virus. There are confirmed human c... Read >
Author: Ajay01901st August 2009
Once an influenza virus such as Influenza A (H1NI), or Swine Flu as it is commonly known, reaches pandemic proportions any one of us could be at risk of catching the virus, including healthy young adults, older people, pregnant women, young children and t... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer30th July 2009
Influenza is a viral infection disease that is highly contagious, even a handshake with an infected individual can easily pass on the disease on for example. Masks and vaccines do help to protect you from the disease but cannot do much if you catch the vi... Read >
Author: Ajay01916th July 2009
Swine flu the new human influenza virus A (H1N1) is still very much in the news. Keiji Fukuda the World Health Organisation (WHO) chief says that the disease is has reached 64 countries and infected 19,273 people to date, causing 117 deaths.
Here is th... Read >
Author: Colin Platt16th July 2009
The A (H1N1) virus Swine flu virus infection has now climbed steadily over the week-end to 21,940 cases according to the World Health Organisation (WHO), who are monitoring the situation, with Mexico, USA, and Canada as the worst affected countries. Saudi... Read >
Author: Colin Platt16th July 2009
CONTAGIOUS FLU
The World Health Organisation (WH0) declares a phase 6 full scale pandemic of the H1N1 of the contagious flu virus on the 11th June 2009 which they say could affect one third of the population in the first wave of infection. This means t... Read >
Author: Colin Platt16th July 2009
I thought it time to follow up on previous blog on June 18th 2009 titled ‘Chest Infection Symptoms’ as the Swine Flu infection statistics have increased dramatically. The number of worldwide cases have been confirmed by the World Health Organisation (... Read >
Author: Colin Platt16th July 2009
I thought it time to follow up on previous blog on June 18th 2009 titled ‘Chest Infection Symptoms’ as the Swine Flu infection statistics have increased dramatically. The number of worldwide cases have been confirmed by the World Health Organisation (... Read >
Author: Colin Platt16th July 2009
Current statistics show that those who are more at risk from becoming seriously ill with Swine Flu are the following.
* People with diabetes at whatever stage
* Pregnant women
* Young children under 5 years old
* People with chronic ... Read >
Author: Colin Platt16th July 2009
SWINE FLU-WORLD HEALTH
Dr Keiji Fukuda the Assistant Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) at the press conference on July 7 2009 presented the latest reported figures from 137 countries, territories, and areas reporting confirmed lab... Read >
Author: Colin Platt05th July 2009
Many women suffer from tiredness during pregnancy due to the emotional, physical and mental strain being pregnant can have on the body. You may find that your energy levels fluctuate more than they normally would during pregnancy and sometimes you can fee... Read >
Author: Lillipops17th June 2009
Wherever you travel in the world, there are certain risks and considerations that you take into account without even realising it, such as acceptable women’s dress in Muslim countries; vaccinations prior to travelling to countries with Malaria risk; eve... Read >
Author: Adam Singleton15th June 2009
Many people find they cannot tolerate the pain of arthritis without the use of painkillers. Those most commonly used are anti-inflammatories and narcotics. Regular, sustained use of these drugs can have serious side effects and can be potentially fatal.In... Read >
Author: Ruben Vinson14th June 2009
‘Probiotic' actually means ‘for life’. The World Health Organisation define a probiotic as ‘live micro-organism which, when administered in adequate amounts confer health benefits on the host’. Probiotics are ‘good’ bacteria that live in you... Read >
Author: Bishop12th June 2009
In these days of environmental focus, nothing seems to arouse the passions like packaging. Unfortunately, much of the "bad news" that circulates on the topic is based on myth and hearsay. Maybe some of the following thoughts will help to correct some of t... Read >
Author: Paul Tye15th May 2009
It's not 'yuppie flu' and it's not 'all in your head'... ME / Chronic Fatigue Syndrome is a real, long-lasting and physically disabling illness which affects millions all over the world. Find out more about this misunderstood and 'mysterious' illness and ... Read >
Author: Charlylou08th May 2009
The possibility of a pandemic flu is upon us. A great deal of information is available from the Centers for Disease Control and the World Health Organisation. This is a time when the internet can be really helpful by allowing us all to have access to high... Read >
Author: Peter Yellowlees07th May 2009
Since the start of recorded history, silver containers were used for carrying drinking water, wine, vinegar and other liquids. Liquids stored in silver containers stayed fresher for far longer than if they were stored in any other kind of container.
S... Read >
Author: Mitchel Annable05th May 2009
Since the start of recorded history, silver containers were used for carrying drinking water, wine, vinegar and other liquids. Liquids stored in silver containers stayed fresher for far longer than if they were stored in any other kind of container.
S... Read >
Author: Mitchel Annable22nd April 2009
Organic farming can be called as Eco Farming as it is a way of agriculture that preserves the ecosystem. It echews the use of harmful chemicals & fertilizers. Cultured are the Symbiotic life forms & weed & pest control ensured by this method & optimal soi... Read >
Author: Govind Kumar22nd April 2009
The number of young people who are involved in serious car accidents each year has long been a worrying statistic for governments across the world. According to figures released by the World Health Organisation there are nearly 400,000 people under the a... Read >
Author: Darrell17th April 2009
"All of us have cancer cells in our bodies. But not all of us will develop cancer." So says Dr David Servan-Schreiber, author of Anti Cancer: A New Way of Life. This fascinating book explains the scientific facts behind cancer in clear and convincing tone... Read >
Author: Kate Hanson20th January 2009
Copyright (c) 2009 Willie Horton
The World Health Organisation believes that stress will be the biggest killer of the 21st century. UK Government statistics indicate that over 15 million workdays were lost in 2008 due to stress. In the US, the National... Read >
Author: Willie Horton17th December 2008
Statistics say that every one of us will be involved in at least one road traffic accident in their lifetime. Whether you are a driver, passenger, motorcyclist, pedestrian, or a victim of a hit and run, you will have to go through a lot of pain and suffer... Read >
Author: David Halbert01st December 2008
Organic cotton clothing is made from cotton grown without pesticides or chemical insecticides. It is also made from cotton plants which have not been genetically modified.
I believe that organic cotton is best for clothing for environmental and humanit... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer01st December 2008
Counterfeit products are big business, and, as emphasised by the scare in the UK just a couple of years ago regarding Lipitor, an anti-cholesterol drug used by millions of Britons to treat heart disease, it can also be a potentially fatal one.
Lipitor ... Read >
Author: Paul Tye18th November 2008
It is estimated that no less than 600 million people worldwide are affected by hypertension. Described as a ‘silent killer’ hypertension causes 5 million premature deaths each year (World Health Organisation) and the numbers are rising.
There are ... Read >
Author: C. Gray Flynn18th November 2008
The legendary Silk Road has a fascinating history dating back to 200bc & many fabled adventurers explored this path in search of spices, herbs, silks, fame & fortune. These days a sojourn along the Silk Road in search of illustrious ingredients to enhance... Read >
Author: Malaysiatic30th October 2008
An unfortunate perception of the print and packaging world is that it “eats trees”! In fact, of the world consumption of wood only 12% is actually used for the manufacture of paper and board, and of this, just one tenth is used for cartons. Over half ... Read >
Author: Paul Tye21st October 2008
A relaxing drink at lunch time, in the evenings or at the weekend is great. But when excess takes over from moderation, what are the dangers - or are there any dangers at all?
Well the statistics unfortunately don't lie - The World Health Organisation ... Read >
05th September 2008
It has sadly been estimated that most of us will be involved in at least one road traffic accident in our lifetime. Whether you are the driver, passenger, motorcyclist, pedestrian or a victim of a hit and run you will be suffering severe pain and sufferin... Read >
Author: Helen05th September 2008
Maintaining the balance between the buzz of noisy urban life with its pubs and clubs, industrial plant and transport, and the reasonable protection of the health and well-being of people within their homes in densely populated urban environments, is the c... Read >
Author: Mike Legon02nd September 2008
Ayurveda is a sister science of Yoga and is recognised as a leading holistic healthcare system by "World Health Organisation". Ayurveda states that health is more than the absence of disease; it is a dynamic state of balance and integration of body, mind,... Read >
Author: swornambigai20th August 2008
Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses which affects more people than you might think. And new research suggests that depression can affect individual and collective safety at work, leading to more personal injury claims.
Those with dep... Read >
Author: Christian Ward12th August 2008
Doctors have commented that while infectious disease is decreasing around the world, they are witnessing a greater number of deaths from injury, with motor vehicle crashes being one of the major causes. In the U.S, the total number of deaths due to road... Read >
Author: mpressman09th June 2008
May 29, 2008 underscored the 60th anniversary of London taxi for its successful taxi manufacturing for six decades now. The celebration began yesterday at the Private Hire and Taxi exhibition, held at The Ricoh Arena, Coventry.
According to reports, ... Read >
Author: Anthony Fontanelle20th May 2008
Obesity is the heavy accumulation of fat in your body to such a degree that it rapidly increases your risk of diseases that can damage your health and knock years off your life, such as heart disease and diabetes
Obesity has become an epidemic on a gl... Read >
Author: peterhutch07th April 2008
The glycemic index (GI) is a numerical system of measuring how fast a carbohydrate triggers a rise in circulating blood sugar-the higher the number, the greater the blood sugar response. A low GI food will cause a small rise, while a high GI food will tri... Read >
Author: John Sern19th March 2008
Malta's Luqa Airport saw a record number of passenger flights arriving in 2007 thanks to the low cost airlines bringing in extra visitors, and 2008 looks set to be busier still as more competition arrives.
Now a new airline is set to bring even more to... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer21st February 2008
Are we more likely to become depressed and unhappy when we hit middle age? Unfortunately, there is no easy answer to this question. First of all, we would have to define middle age and take into account all sorts of influential factors before reaching a c... Read >
04th February 2008
ORGANIC farming can be called as Eco Farming as it is a way of agriculture that preserves the ecosystem. It echews the use of harmful chemicals & fertilizers. Cultured are the Symbiotic life forms & weed & pest control ensured by this method & optimal soi... Read >
Author: Govind Kumar02nd February 2008
Malta tourist figures show that last year's important summer season proved to be the best in six years for Malta, reversing the decline in fortunes for the holiday island.
Further good news for Malta is that despite the increase in the number of touris... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer31st January 2008
Diabetes is an increasingly common disease in the modern era, and has been dubbed an epidemic by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Although it is still unknown why the disease has increased so much recently, it is known that this disease. It is caused ... Read >
Author: ebet sanders30th January 2008
Detoxification Diet: Day Detox Diet
Colon Cleanse Children
They allow the oxygen to go directly to the bloodstream. As you rejuvenate the cells become healthier and you look and feel younger! The World Health Organisation (WHO) had clearly stated tha... Read >
Author: Lori19th January 2008
Tourist authority figures from Malta have shown a rise in the number of British visitors for the first seven months of last year, and it's the island's highest number of Brits for some six years.
The increase is an impressive ten per cent rise on the 2... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer14th November 2007
The days of easy travel abroad are long gone, replaced in today's world with frequent long queues at passport control and baggage checks making air travel in particular a chore more than a joy.But when the journey is fraught, if the destination is good th... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer28th August 2007
If you are planning to buy Costa Blanca property to stay there, then be prepared for a wonderful place that beckons millions of travellers each year. Every Costa Blanca property is like hot piece of cake. This is not only because Costa Blanca properties a... Read >
Author: Brittney Jackeline28th August 2007
New discoveries are made every day. The field of heart research is no different. It can be difficult to follow what scientists discovered recently. Here we summarized the latest news on heart health.
1. People who survived heart attack are at risk for ... Read >
Author: Alex Fir10th August 2007
As a parent there are a number of things that will keep you awake at night in regard to your child. You may worry whether your child will get into the best school in your catchment area and whether they will go on to pass all their exams, get into unive... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer31st July 2007
Anyone that has ever been a parent will agree to the fact that having a baby is a completely life changing experience. From conception and the start of the pregnancy all the way through to the birth, having a baby has a huge impact on the lives of both a ... Read >
Author: Jene29th June 2007
Wanting to lose weight is a good thing, because with any problem, be it personal or otherwise the first step to doing something about it is realising that the problem exists. Obesity and being overweight is one of the biggest health threats to modern man ... Read >
Author: hldnboy15th February 2007
Giving your baby breast milk is the most natural form of feeding there is, and offers an unequalled way of providing the ideal food for your baby, helping your baby to grow healthy and naturally.
The World Health Organisation and most government agenci... Read >
Author: Robin OBrien05th January 2007
Be a good road user, save yourself and others
According to World Health Organisation, road traffic crashes kill 1.2 million people a year or an average of 3242 people every day. The crashes injure or disable between 20 million and 50 million people a y... Read >
Author: Abhimanyu Singh08th December 2006
Suicide is a global, multi-disciplinary, and nevertheless – polemic problem in any society. As a mental health professional, enthusiast or simply as a human being, it is vital to understand the extent of this phenomenon, and to take preventive action wh... Read >
Author: Pedro Gondim08th September 2006
Copyright 2006 Michael Saville
The World Health Organisation has confirmed what many people had believed for years, namely that the Costa Blanca is one of the healthiest areas of the world in which to live. This isn't surprising to those people who kno... Read >
Author: Michael Saville22nd July 2006
The UK'S National Health Service is the largest organisation in Europe and it is recognised as one of the best health services in the world by the World Health Organisation yet there is a keen need to be improvements to cope with the demands of the 21st c... Read >
Author: Alison White18th June 2006
Breastfeeding can be an isolating experience. A new mum, breastfeeding for the first time, can feel cut off from family and friends if they are unsupportive or simply do not understand her motives.
All too often it is assumed that a breastfeeding mum w... Read >
Author: sinead hoben04th June 2006
The bigger you are the better you are - well not in this case. The world's 25 biggest food companies are failing to take the global crisis in diet seriously and often only change their practices when faced with adverse publicity that could damage their sa... Read >
Author: chester ku-lea04th June 2006
When to wean is a question facing all breastfeeding mums. How does a new mum know when to introduce solid food into her baby's diet and what sort of food can a baby eat?
At present the World Health Organisation recommends that all babies be breastfed e... Read >
Author: sinead hoben07th May 2006
Copyright 2006 Michael Madigan
Computers and peripherals are noisy beasts, from the clack of keyboards, to the whirr of cooling fans, hum and whine of drives and motors, and vibration of chassis and panelling.
This can interfere with your concentrat... Read >
Author: michael madigan23rd April 2006
The French Language
Roughly around 200 million people around the world speak French. This number includes people who speak French as a native language, as a second language and students of all ages who do not live in a francophone (French-speaking) cou... Read >
Author: Philip Nicosia16th February 2006
The growing spread of bird flu has spawned a new website offering simple, cost-effective flu protection kits for home and travel.
UK-based www.FluFightersOnline.com also hopes its site will help raise people's awareness of the flu issue, with facts and... Read >
Author: michelle brown10th October 2005
In all the publication, The World Health Organisation (W.H.O.) summarise what we know about cancer from scientific research:
Cancer is largely preventable:
By stopping smoking, providing healthy food and avoiding the exposure to carcinogens.
The mos... Read >
Author: Fritz Frei20th July 2005
World Health Organisation states one out of four worldwide suffer from various forms of mental, behavioral, and neurological disorders. Are you one of them?
It has also been estimated that depression would be the second largest illness by 2010 keeping ... Read >
Author: Ashley Green
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