Vol. 5 Num 391 Sun. July 03, 2005    
 
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Star Health
arrow How to tackle and treat sleep disturbance
Sleep is vital to our health and well being. Many of us do not get enough sleep or suffer from lots of sleep disorders. Most people have trouble at some point of their lives.
arrow Physiotherapy can help epilepsy patients
Epilepsy is a brain disorder characterised by recurring seizures or fits. Seizures are caused by sudden flurries of electrochemical activity in the brain, which disrupt the 'conversation' between neurons.
arrow Diabetic retinopathy -- a preventable silent blinding
Diabetes is an emerging epidemic of this century. It is estimated that more than 200 million people have diabetes. They are at risk of losing sight due to diabetic retinopathy.
arrow Olive oil fights heart disease, breast cancer
They may smoke more than Americans and their health care system is far from perfect, but Greeks usually live longer than their U.S.
arrow Red and processed meat may increase colon cancer risk
Scientists are now recommending eating less processed and red meat to avoid risks of cancer of colon known as alimentary canal in the small intestine. Instead they suggest eating more fish.
 

 
   
 
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