Everyone experiences stress. However, when it is affecting your life, health and wellbeing, it is important to tackle it as soon as possible, and while stress affects everyone differently, there are common signs and symptoms you can look out for. These include but not limited to: Memory problems Inability to concentrate Self-doubt and low self-esteem…
Tips to Travel Smart and Stay Healthy
If you are planning a trip outside your country, here are few simple tips that will help you stay healthy and enjoy your vacation: Avoid raw meats and tap water. Choose, instead, hot or packaged foods and bottled water since food or water contaminated with bacteria can cause traveler’s diarrhea, also known as turista. Use…
World No Tobacco Day
Let’s make every day World No Tobacco Day. Smoking affects you and everybody around you. If you smoke a cigarette, hookah or cigar, you are at higher risk of many diseases including: Lung infections with higher risk of bronchitis and lung cancer Mood swings due to nicotine dependency Early menopause with increased hot flashes Sagging…
World Hypertension Day
High blood pressure is a major cause of heart disease, stroke, vascular disease and kidney disease, and contributes to dementia. Sometimes, hypertension has no warning signs or symptoms, and many people do not know they have it until the development of complications. Healthy attitudes and lifestyle changes can help combat hypertension: Eat a healthy diet…