Mental health is the overall well-being of the emotional, psychological and social health that enables us to cope with stressful situations, interact with people, adapt to changes, learn and work well. Our mental health also determines how we feel, think, and make decisions. In contrast, mental ...

Depression is a common condition that most people may experience at some point in their lives. However, depression can become severe if symptoms persist for many weeks or months. Depression is a mental health disorder characterized by sadness, sleeping difficulties, loss of appetite or increased ...

The importance of living a healthy life can never be overemphasized. Public health aims to improve the health status of populations through health promotion, illness prevention and health protection. Achieving this aim will bring about economic growth, a healthy society, and increased life ...

I grew up in a society where certain professions are glorified. People give more importance and respect to doctors, engineers, accountants, and lawyers and are assumed to earn a considerable salary.  Growing up, I always dreamt of working in the health sector and being a doctor was it for me, I ...

The consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic have affected the world beyond imagination. It has infected millions of people in almost every country on Earth, unlike any other global pandemic the world has ever faced before. Everyone has been taught since childhood to wash their hands and maintain ...

Today, no one can go anywhere without hearing about the coronavirus, (COVID-19) which continues to broaden and deepen its tough grip and foothold on the mass global consciousness. The virus, which was first identified in Wuhan, China, in late 2019 has now reached over 200 countries and probably ...

With news of the coronavirus epidemic spreading like wildfire in the UK, Spain, Italy, the rest of Europe and the USA, we're receiving reports from Asia, and specifically China that they have it under control. One of the frequent questions we receive from our Asian correspondents is, “why are you ...

Having a positive mindset is the first step to an amazing 2017.  How about adopting the same sassy attitude that the avocado had 12 months ago: I am going to own this year! The 'avocado boom' represents a shift in the public’s perception of health and wellbeing. We know that our bodies deserve ...