Common Thyroid Disorders

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Problems with the Thyroid include a variety of disorders that can result in the gland producing too little thyroid hormone (hypothyroi...

The Silence That Speaks Volumes: Rethinking Discipline in Sr...

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Imagine a world where a child’s punishment isn’t measured in screams, but in a chilling silence. A recent video, a stark reminder e...

The Connected Home Revolution: A Guide to IoT

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The modern age has brought omnipresent internet connectivity and rapid technological advancement directly into our homes. The Internet ...

Anushka Hayes: Founder of The Little Club

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Anushka Hayes, the founder of The Little Club, has created an inspiring haven for students to unwind and explore their creativity after...

Bears or Bros? Social Media Ignites Conversation on Women’...

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Imagine yourself lost in the woods. Panic sets in, but then you see another figure in the distance. Relief washes over you... until you...

After O/Ls – What Next?

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A good education is vital today. Whilst many students opt to go to university or do other tertiary educational courses, there are other...

Pioneering Certification Programme Revolutionises Arts Progr...

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In an exciting development for the arts education sector, an Australian-accredited certification programme has been launched by The Bal...

Salmonellosis

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Salmonellosis is an infection with a bacteria called Salmonella. We had a chat with Dr Shehan Silva, a Consultant Physician with Speci...

From Frustration to Feeding Freedom: Dr Bharathi Baranage on...

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The new mother stared at her crying newborn, a knot of worry tightening in her stomach. Breastfeeding, something that seemed natural, f...

The Watchlist Whisperer - TV Series edition

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Struggling to navigate the ever-expanding world of streaming services and on-demand content? Feeling lost in a sea of options, unsure o...

Eating for your blood type - does it matter?

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For the majority of us, planning and consuming a balanced diet daily can be a difficult and time-consuming task. But what if there is a...

Career Success in 2024: A Blueprint for Mastering In-Demand ...

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The ability to continuously adapt, learn and apply new skills has become an essential differentiator for personal and professional succ...

From Monster to Playground: Conquering Your Gym Anxieties

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Let’s be honest, the gym has always been my personal monster lair. The idea of walking in, clueless and clumsy, surrounded by sculpte...

A Beginner’s Guide to Staying Safe Online

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You’re relaxing at home, curled up on the couch with your phone in hand. You’re not taking pictures, not video chatting with friend...

Things to Consider before Applying to Foreign Universities

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Many students today choose to pursue their university education overseas – apart from obtaining an internationally recognised qualifi...

AI in your Pocket: From Ride-hailing to Your Social Feed

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Forget about flying cars and robot butlers! Artificial intelligence is transforming our lives in many amusing ways. A recent study foun...

The Importance of Good Nutrition

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People with healthy eating patterns live longer and are at lower risk of serious health problems. Good nutrition means that your body g...

What worries young people?

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Life asked 50 young Sri Lankans (18-28) what stresses them the most, and the answers were eye-opening.

Beyond the Evil Stepmother: Celebrating the Moms Who Steppe...

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We all know the story. The wicked stepmother who swoops in, poisons apples, and generally makes life miserable for our favourite prince...

Debunking some common nutrition myths

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When it comes to nutrition, it is important to not buy into every tip you hear. To separate fact from fiction to help you make healthie...

Diabetes

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Diabetes is a chronic or long-lasting health condition that affects how your body turns food into energy. It is a common ailment among ...

Keep An Eye

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Getting your eyes tested regularly is vital even if your vision seems to be fine. Such tests allow a specialist doctor to monitor your ...

Why Did This Closeup Ad Spark a National Conversation?

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Love. It’s a universal language, right? Except, sometimes society throws up these giant roadblocks - age, ethnicity, language - that ...

Till Divorce Do Us Part

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MARRIAGE IS NOT A BED OF ROSES AND ANY MARRIAGE HAS ITS GOOD AND BAD TIMES. BUT TODAY NUMEROUS YOUNG AND EVEN OLDER COUPLES ARE GETTING...

FACTS ON SARCOPAENIA

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Sarcopaenia which is not discussed much, is a disease that occurs as one gets older due to the wasting of members and organs. This phen...

#WATSS Campaign: Why are teenagers so sad?

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Young people in Sri Lanka have had a rough time of it – especially over the past four years. In addition to the isolation of COVID, t...

Dealing with Dementia: Advice for families of patients

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Dementia is a condition that usually affects older adults. The two common types of it are Alzheimer’s disease and Vascular Dementia. ...

Caring for the Elderly

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Taking care of the elderly or your ageing parents is a responsibility we must all take. After all, they nurture us, educate us, provide...

Organ Donation: Q & A With Dr Yasuni Manikkage

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Organ donation is the process when a person allows an organ of their own to be removed and transplanted to another person legally eithe...