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Wash your wounds

We can't keep our wounds clean by licking them, like animals do. But, there are other options...

Varicose Veins: Pain in the vein

Varicose veins, or the blue or purple veins on your body, aren't a natural part of ageing. They are a condition that can be prevented as well as treated

Contraceptives: Is the pill safe?

Answers questions you had about oral contraceptives but were too shy to ask
Woman experiencing menopause symptoms

Pause and effect: Dealing with menopause

Menopause is inevitable: accept it, prepare for it, and carry on happily

Diabetes: A weighty issue

Keeping your weight in check goes a long way in managing diabetes. And exercise helps you do it better.

Keep your newborn clean

Babies are pure; keep them that way by following good hygiene

World Sleep Day special: Why we sleep

Sleep is a vital element in our health routine as it relaxes the body, mind and soul

Adolescent obesity: Don’t take it lightly

Extra fat, beyond infancy, can quickly turn to obesity. Don't dismiss it for baby fat or encourage it by saying 'cho chweet'
mother carrying baby

C-section: Take care…

Caesarean surgery is easy; it is the recovery that is tough. These tips will help you plan better and recuperate faster

How to sleep

Insufficient sleep affects every aspect of our life. Read on to discover how you can enjoy a good night's sleep