Must-haves for summer
My water bottle - Stay hydrated by drinking enough water every day. Some researchers now pooh-pooh the eight-glass-a-day water recommendation, but if you are an avid exerciser, then you should avoid alcohol and caffeine in the heat, as these can promote dehydration...

Refreshing meals in a glass
In the hot summer months we desire more refreshing liquids to quench what seems like an unquenchable thirst. However, if these quenchers are not properly thought out, they can be a source of unwanted calories and many are nothing but unhealthy flavoured liquids...

Let's go swimming - Part 2
The beach or river is difficult to resist during the hot summer months. Beach visits are more fun if you can swim. We should also be prepared to prevent drowning. There are a number of swimming strokes that we can use to easily swim ...

Summer brings fungal infections
The summer heat is on! It's hot and sweaty. Have you noticed a groin itch or that your toes are moist and even smelly? Men in particular are subject to the fungi that thrive in the sizzling summer...

Have FUN in the sun, but don't burn
During summer the sunlight, heat and humidity seem to take on a different dimension. Swimming pools, rivers and beaches assume irresistible appeal...

Letters
Poverty sucks! Dear Dr Abel,That was a very reflective article about poverty and Jamaica in The Gleaner of Wednesday, July 29.