As my mother, grandmother and sister all died of cancer I believe that it is a good idea to know the general signs and symptoms of the disease. What to look out for: A change in bowel or bladder habits Any sore that does not heal Unusual bleeding or discharge...

This article is written from my own personal viewpoint. My sister’s death when I was 8 years old had a profound, long-lasting affect on me. I will never forget the day. It was the 8th June 1973. I was collected early from school by a friend of my mother’s....

Restless leg syndrome (RLS) is an annoying, unpleasant sensation in the legs and an uncontrollable urge to move them. This neurological disorder is characterized by a throbbing, creeping feeling and the symptoms occur mainly at night. This exasperating...

As women we need to be vigilant in looking after the health of our hearts as heart disease is becoming more prevalent amongst us, is the leading cause of death among women over 65 years of age and kills more women over that age group than all cancers...

If, like me, you have a spouse who suffers from high blood pressure it is worthwhile being aware of the causes and dangers of strokes. No matter what your age, gender or race anyone can suffer a stroke. However, certain factors increase your risks and...

Our children come into this world innocent and as parents we should preserve that innocence. They need and deserve love, protection, encouragement and care. However, child abuse is widespread and as parents we need to be aware of the problem. Many cases...

In my article “Living with Bipolar Disorder” I neglected to mention how difficult it is to live with a person suffering from the disorder. This is just a short article discussing this matter. If you have a spouse/family member suffering from bipolar,...

I am writing this article due to the fact that many people have a misconception about Bipolar Disorder and construe people who suffer from this illness as being “crazy”. There seems to be such a stigma attached to the illness. Yet many famous people have...

A doctor once told me that the only thing worse than suffering from a migraine is being burnt alive. I believe him. As a mother of four children who has gone through four natural childbirths, I would rather give birth to four children simultaneously than...

As someone who was verbally abused for many years, I strongly disagree with the rhyme “sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me”. Verbal abuse is extremely damaging to a person and causes life-long damage in most cases and is...