The Shaking Disorder – Parkinson’s Disease Imagine wanting to pick up an object but your hands are shaking so badly that it seems like you will never be able to hold it, then imagine trying to walk and your body is rocking uncontrollably; each step you are taking is more unstable as if you are
HOW MUCH DO YOU KNOW ABOUT CERVICAL CANCER? In recent years, our nation has seen a surge in cancer cases with the most common being breast cancer. Once a person is diagnosed with breast cancer, organisations such as Breast Friends do offer assistance by way of information and moral support but they cannot do it
ARE YOU ABLE TO QUIT THE ADDICTION? World No Tobacco Day will be observed on Monday 31st May 2021. “Commit to Quit” is the theme for this year. Each year, Antigua and Barbuda joins the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the rest of the region to celebrate the
AUTISMS IT A PROBLEM AND WHO DOES IT AFFECT? Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a progressive disability that hinders social communication and behavioural challenges. Persons with ASD interact and learn differently from others, they find it difficult connecting, understanding others or even expressing themselves. Their reactions to how things taste, smell, or feel are also
WHAT IS TUBERCULOSIS OR (TB)? The observance of World Tuberculosis or (TB) Day will be on Wednesday 24th March 2021.This year’s theme is “The clock is ticking.” The sentiments expressed by this year’s theme indicates that global leaders are running out of time to act on their commitments to end the TB epidemic. It further
KIDNEY PROBLEMS : WHO SHOULD BE CONCERNED? The observance of World Kidney Day will be on Thursday 11th March 2021 with the theme for 2021 being “Kidney Health for Everyone Everywhere: Living well With Kidney Disease.” The day was established and designed specifically to raise awareness worldwide by educating individuals of all races and