Health Weekly

Health Weekly




Stigma of depression

October 15 - 21, 2014
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Depression is a word that is thrown about quite casually in conversation: we use it to mean sad, or down in the dumps. In fact, depression is a mental disorder that affects between 15 to 20 per cent of adolescents by age 18, and according to the World Health Organisation, major depressive disorder is the leading cause of disability in Americans aged 15 to 44.





Yes to Aloe Vera

October 15 - 21, 2014
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Aloe Vera is a beautiful little plant that grows abundantly in our hot climate, but it often sits lonely for many months before it dies. Why? Because no one appreciates its true value.