Health

The increase in rate of admissions for viral infections in public hospitals observed recently continues, spokesman for the state health services (Okypy), Charalambos Charilaou, told CNA on Tuesday. In particular ...

Even if low expectations have been programmed in since childhood, it is possible to adopt a brighter outlook and succeed says DESPINA NICOLA Children are like recorders, downloading material that ...

But this TikTok trend got one thing right says EMMA BECKETT If you follow health trends online, you might have heard about “chlorophyll water”. Claims range from clearing your skin, ...

This healthful beverage soared in popularity during Covid. Now, for the first time, it’s being brewed on the island – and sells out every month! Cyprus definitely has more than ...

If you find the festivities a difficult time of the year, there are steps to make it easier says DR VASILIOS SILIVISTRIS. Christmas is fast approaching and with it an ...

Although targeted at older people, it is also recommended for the younger generation says EVANGELINE MANTZIORIS You may have heard about the longevity diet, and its promise of an extended ...

There are several ways to remove blood stains from sheets. The first method is to dab the stain instead of rubbing it. Rubbing can cause the blood to set in ...

How can young people be raised when the instant gratification of a life online affects all aspects of their life asks DESPINA NICOLA Few would disagree that the young of ...

What position should I sleep in ask CHRISTIAN MORO and CHARLOTTE PHELPS After 50 years of research, eminent Stanford University sleep researcher William Dement reportedly said the only solid explanation he ...

Problems of the mind can be overcome in a variety of ways says Dr Vasilios Silivistris I am always asked the same question,‘What are the differences between psychology, psychiatry, ...

Medical device makers and scientists are working on new technologies to improve widely-used devices that assess potential heart and respiratory problems given mounting evidence that current ones could lead to ...

BRADLEY ELLIOTT on how to maintain it after middle age While it’s almost unnoticeable to begin with, nearly every cell, organ and biological process gets a little bit worse ...

At the nights draw in, it is time to look for some comfort in nature says MIRANDA TRINGIS The shorter days and cooler evenings, and even some rain, invite us ...

ALEX JOHNSTONE looks at the new research that points to why It’s long been popular advice for people looking to lose weight to avoid late night snacking. It’s ...

While making the wrong decision can have a massive impact on your life it is important to learn to see past it says DESPINA NICOLA A crucial decision can cause ...

Limassol general hospital has received a new magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machine, Disy MP Charalambos Pazaros announced in a press release on Tuesday. The MRI machine, acquired at a cost ...

Ways in which Cyprus and the EU can work together to improve the quality of care for cancer patients on the island were discussed during EU Health Commissioner Stella Kyriakides’ ...

The number of Europeans reporting “bad” or “very bad” mental health soared during the COVID-19 pandemic, even beyond the end of lockdowns, new polling showed on Thursday. European Union agency ...

By Michael Graham and Jonathan Taylor Most of us know we need to exercise more. Yet finding the time to work out is often easier said than done. For most, ...

The European University of Cyprus (EUC) has been conducting research into the benefits of music played to expectant mothers in the last trimester of pregnancy and mothers with infants up ...

One in nine people aged over 65 will develop Alzheimer’s or dementia, the deputy head of the non-profit organisation ‘Min Me Lismonis’ (Forget-me-not), Costas Kapitanis said at a news conference ...

As social media continues to dominate our lives it can be hard to ignore how perfect everyone else looks. But DESPINA NICOLA warns it is important to be grateful for ...

As more and more of us are troubled by sleep problems, ANNETTE CHRYSOSTOMOU questions whether you should follow the latest trend of taking melatonin Sleep-deprivation was already a problem, then, ...

With the summer behind us the thought of work with nothing to look forward to can be bleak. DESPINA NICOLA on how it is important to feel that we make ...