World Stroke Day 2022

World Stroke Day 2022

Every year on October 29th, the world commemorates World Stroke Day. The World Stroke Organization (WSO) launched this worldwide awareness day to give a global forum for the stroke community to raise awareness and promote action on stroke throughout the world. World Stroke Day is an occasion to raise awareness of the serious nature and […]

Sexual health and well being

Sexual health and well being

The theme of this year’s World Sexual Health Day is “Let’s Talk Pleasure”, which recognizes the role of sexual pleasure in the sexual health and well- being of people. The articles in this edition of Well-Being will focus on various aspects of sexual health as well as an exclusive interview with a Voluntary Counselling Testing […]

Importance of Hydration

Importance of Hydration

Water makes up a large amount of our body (approximately 60-70%). It is used to regulate our body temperature (via sweating), transport nutrients and other compounds in the blood, remove waste products (via urine), aid with digestion, protect our organs and joints and keep our bowels regular. We lose water everyday through processes such as […]

Quick & Healthy School Recipes

Quick & Healthy School Recipes

Like most parents one of the very first question that pops into one’s head is ‘what should I give my child to eat for lunch?’ This is a loaded question as there are several aspects one must consider including the following; is it affordable? what do I have in the cupboard? do I have time […]

World Suicide Prevention Day 2022

World Suicide Prevention Day 2022

In commemoration of World Suicide Prevention Day 2022, the NWRHA is educating the public about suicide and suicide prevention. The NWRHA encourages you to learn how to identify the various triggers and behaviours that contribute to suicidal thoughts and attempts in an effort to reduce the risk associated with suicide. Let us be our brothers […]

UV Safety Month – July 2022

UV Safety Month – July 2022

July is known as Ultraviolet (UV) Safety Month. During this time, the mission is to spread awareness about how important it is to protect our eyes and skin from the side effects of UV rays. The longer your exposure, the greater your risk of sun damage if you’re unprotected. According to the American Academy of […]

National Nutrition Awareness Week

National Nutrition Awareness Week

‘Nourish the Body, Save on Your Pocket’ Alecia Surujlal – Senior Dietitian, POSGH Cherice Bronte –Tinkew – Dietitian – POSGH The Theme ‘Nourish Your Body, Save on Your Pocket,’ has been selected this year in celebration of National Nutrition Awareness Week (NNAW), which is held annually on the first week of June. You may be […]

World Hypertension Day 2022

World Hypertension Day 2022

World Hypertension Day is observed every May 17th in order to raise awareness and promote hypertension prevention, detection and control. High blood pressure is the main risk factor for developing cardiovascular disease. The World Hypertension League (WHL), an umbrella organization of national hypertension societies and leagues with 85 countries as its members, first initiated World […]

Maternal Mental Health

Maternal Mental Health

The Mental Health of a woman who is pregnant or who has given birth is as important as her physical health, and must be a priority because of its impact on both mother and baby.   What are Mental Health Problems? Mental Health problems refer to a wide range of conditions that affect a person’s […]

World Health Day 2022

World Health Day 2022

April 7 is celebrated and observed as World Health Day. The day is celebrated annually in accordance with the World Health Organization’s aim to discuss health-related issues and to draw attention to specific health issues concerning people across the world. The theme for this year’s World Health Day is “Our Planet, Our Health”. Amid the […]