Breast cancer myth debunked
Every now and again, one of these scary emails warning that antiperspirants and deodorants cause breast cancer lands in my basket. Less frequently, another scary one advising women not to wear bras, unless they want to develop breast cancer, does the rounds...

Giving the bad news
Maybe it's human nature but we tend to remember bad things rather than good things. We might remember the person who never repaid a debt but forget all those who gave us money when we needed it. Or, we might remember a harsh word that someone...

Eating to prevent breast cancer
A woman's lifetime risk for developing breast cancer is one in nine. Given that statistic, it's important to look at what you can do to lower the likelihood of developing it. It's true the biggest risk factors - genetics and old age...

We need to eat to lose weight
I recently overheard a conversation where one person said to another she would skip breakfast and just have some juice in her quest to lose some weight. My professional advice is that although it is tempting to skip breakfast or other meals...

Check your blood pressure
Hypertension is one of the most preventable causes of early death in this part of the world. It is the fifth leading cause of death. It is called the silent killer because people with hypertension usually have no symptoms. This disease is only detected...

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