Health Weekly

Health Weekly




Coping with Parkinson’s

July 15 - 21, 2015
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THERE is currently no cure for Parkinson’s disease, but treatments are available to help relieve the symptoms and maintain a quality of life. In last week’s article, I went over the medicines used to treat the condition. Today, I will discuss another side of managing Parkinson’s disease including supportive therapies, surgical methods and dietary adjustments.





Gene therapy offers hope for CF sufferers

July 15 - 21, 2015
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Scientists conducting a major trial of a therapy that replaces the faulty gene responsible for cystic fibrosis (CF) say the treatment has showed significant benefit for the first time in patients’ lung function.





Sock bun

July 15 - 21, 2015
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A change of pace this week, instead of nutritional advice here’s a random great tip for all you ladies with long hair. Instead of suffering in the heat this summer, why not put it up in a bun?