Poverty sucks! We must have a complete change in mindset
Jamaica has tremendous potential. We have excelled in various spheres of life - sports, music, tourism - but have never been able to translate this success to economic prosperity. Lately, I have been asking myself this question...

Summer treats for children
When children are at home during the long summer break, they tend to eat around the clock. This can be quite costly for parents and, if the children are not and engaging in high-energy activities, the round-the-clock eating can add up to excess ...

Let's go swimming!
As the summer heat increases, many of us are going to the beach or the river. Thus, we need to be more aware of water safety. Knowledge about water safety and confidence while swimming or playing in the water are the main tools for preventing accidents and drowning...

Carbs back in vogue
Atkins, move over, carbs are back in vogue. Really. A new study in the Journal of the American Dietetic Assocation (ADA) finds that eating carbs can help you stay lean. The study looked at 4,458 healthy Canadians, aged 18 and over, and the bottom line?...

Response to reader - We want children soon
Dear Dr Rainford, I really need some serious advice and your expert opinion. I have been married for almost four years; my husband and I are both 24 years old. The problem is we have been trying to conceive for about two and a half years but with no success...

Stress kills men
Stress has become the most blamed culprit of ailments in the 21st century. Whenever I meet an acquaintance these days, within a few minutes we would start to complain about our individual stressors. It is a popular belief that stress causes...