From the moment you quit smoking, your lung function begins to improve as the tiny lung hairs called cilia regain their ability to work at clearing mucous and other matter. A few months after you quit smoking you will begin to notice all sorts of positive changes, such as a reduction in coughing and wheezing, […]
Smoking can cause serious long-term health complications and is one of the leading causes of preventable death, know the risks. QUIT TODAY!! Nicotine is the addictive drug in tobacco smoke that causes smokers to continue to smoke. Addicted smokers need enough nicotine over a day to ‘feel normal’, satisfy cravings or control their mood. How […]
With World No Tobacco Day just ending we wanted to share with you the dangers of tobacco use and the effects it has on your health. Smoking can cause serious long-term health complications and is one of the leading causes of preventable death, know the risks. QUIT TODAY!! Quitting smoking offers immediate and long-term benefits […]
World Health Organisation – World No Tobacco Day 31st May 2015: Stop the illicit trade of tobacco products. Every year, on 31 May, WHO and partners mark World No Tobacco Day highlighting the health risks associated with tobacco use and advocating for effective policies to reduce tobacco consumption. For World No Tobacco Day 2015, WHO […]
If untreated high blood pressure can have dangerous effects on your health. People who have HBP can take steps to control it and reduce their risk for related health problems. If you missed our tips on how to lower your blood pressure please scroll down the page or let us know and we will repost […]
Managing High Blood Pressure – An unhealthy lifestyle will raise your blood pressure over time. The higher your blood pressure becomes the higher your risk of having a stroke or heart attack in the future. The good news is that if you have HBP, healthy changes will help to bring it down. The more you can […]
This week we have focused on high blood pressure to help provide you with an understanding of how it can affect your health. “High Blood Pressure” or HBP is something we often hear about, but is not entirely understood by numerous people. If untreated high blood pressure can have dangerous effects on your health. People who […]
1. Water is absolutely essential to the human body’s survival. 2. Water helps to maintain a healthy body weight by increasing your metabolism and regulating the appetite. 3. Water leads to increased energy levels. 4. Drinking adequate amounts of water can lower your risk of certain types of cancers. 5. Water can reduce joint and […]
Making small changes to your daily life will significantly improve your well-being and put on the road to better health. Here are our top ten tips for a healthier you. Please let us know if you missed last weeks posts and we will post these again for you in detail, alternatively please scroll down the […]
Making small changes to your daily life will significantly improve your well-being and put on the road to better health. If you missed tips 1-6 please let us know and we will repost it for you. 7. Reduce Stress – Stress is a normal reaction to the ever-increasing demands of life. Unfortunately, long term […]
sending...
Port Moresby General Hospital