Monthly Archives: July 2011

Look after your nails to avoid damage

Proper cleaning is the key to perfect nails that look and feel healthy. A person's overall wellbeing and symptoms of illness can also be determined from the state of their nails. Nails without cuts, ridges, grooves, spots or discolouration are …

READ ON Published 29/07/2011 5.16pm

Vital calcium levels affected by magnesium deficiency

Magnesium deficiency is being blamed for a lack of bone strength by one expert in California. A lack of the mineral in the body can reduce the absorption and metabolism of calcium and "prevents the proper amount of calcium being …

READ ON Published 29/07/2011 5.12pm

Qantas to raise prostate care awareness

Qantas has launched a new campaign aimed at raising awareness of prostate cancer. In collaboration with the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia, the airline has announced a number of initiatives that will form the program, inspired by the recent revelation …

READ ON Published 28/07/2011 5.18pm

Millions affected by psoriasis

Psoriasis is a common autoimmune disease that affects millions of people worldwide. It occurs when the immune system sends out wrong messages, mistakenly speeding up the growth cycle of skin cells. The cells then begin to appear on the surface …

READ ON Published 27/07/2011 5.39pm

Bone health awareness vital for early detection

Although getting older can be synonymous with brittle bones, many people do not actually realise the extent of damage until it is too late and a fracture has occurred. A seemingly simple task such as bending over or picking up …

READ ON Published 26/07/2011 4.35pm

Tea before bed not always a problem for men with prostate issues

Prostate issues and surgeries can lead to a number of side effects that vary in different men. Men who undergo operations for an enlarged prostate can suffer from symptoms such as frequent requirement or urgency to urinate. Such conditions can …

READ ON Published 26/07/2011 4.28pm

Men should not ignore osteoporosis risks

While many people are under the mistaken impression that osteoporosis is a women's disease, men can suffer from the condition too. It is important for men to be aware of the risks associated with osteoporosis – including building and maintaining …

READ ON Published 25/07/2011 1.42pm

Sunscreen and skincare are key to healthy glow

Taking a few moments each day to ensure skin is clean, moisturised and protected from the sun could be the key to a long-lasting glow, one Canadian dermatologist has emphasised. Speaking to the Globe and Mail, Dr Denise Wexler – …

READ ON Published 25/07/2011 1.31pm

Toenail clippings could be the key to osteoporosis detection

A test based on the laser scans of toenail clippings might become a common avenue for detection of osteoporosis, a medical technology firm in Ireland hopes. Crescent Diagnostics, a subsidiary of the University of Limerick, is the company in the …

READ ON Published 25/07/2011 11.23am

Doctor treks Canada to raise prostate health awareness

A doctor is raising money and awareness of prostate cancer as he runs across Canada. Health Sciences Centre anaesthesiologist Dr Riley Senft began the journey in May in Newfoundland and aims to reach the Pacific Ocean in British Columbia by …

READ ON Published 25/07/2011 11.17am