Articles written by Sanjiva Wijesinha

Golf is great way to exercise - although there are equally effective - and less expensive - ways of getting the same benefits!

May 10, 2012 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

By improving the quality of life for people of "post-retirement age", we can help them contribute to, rather than detract from, the prosperity of society.

Apr 28, 2012 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

Could the sun be finally setting on the Anglo-American-European dominance of the financial world?

Apr 13, 2012 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

One of the ideas that all doctors agree about is the notion that physical exercise is good for you.

Feb 25, 2012 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

Being vegetarian and obtaining all the nutirents needed for good health needs good understanding and intelligent planning

Feb 15, 2012 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

Final article about managing Diabetes with the mnemonic DIABETIC: Diet, Information, Attitude, Blood sugar, Exercise, Tablets, Injections and Consultation

Jan 26, 2012 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

It was ninety years ago - on January 23rd 1922 - that Insulin injections were used for the first time to treat a Diabetic patient.

Jan 26, 2012 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

During the past couple of decades, novel medications have improved the control of high blood sugar in diabetic patients

Jan 8, 2012 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

Physical Exercise and medications (in the form of tablets or injections) constitute the main forms of therapy for Diabetes

Jan 3, 2012 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

The fourth letter 'B' of the word DIABETIC stands for two of the most important things a Diabetic needs to control - Blood Sugar and Blood Pressure.

Dec 24, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

The Third letter of the word DIABETIC stands for Attitude. Having a positive Attitude is half the battle to getting control of this disease

Dec 21, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

The letters of the word DIABETIC provide a useful mnemonic to indicate the important steps that one needs to remember to effectively manage the Disease

Dec 16, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

If a person develops a Chronic Disease like Diabetes needing long term lifelong management, it is vital they learn how to manage their condition themselves.

Dec 10, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

Men suffering from Chronic Diseases such as Diabetes, Asthma, Heart Disease, High Blood Pressure have different needs to men who develop an Acute Illness

Dec 1, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

Achieving good health and longevity depends on working to achieve a fine balance in our working lives

Nov 24, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

Whether dictators are classified as good or bad depends entirely on their relationship and usefulness to the United States of America!

Nov 3, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

Australian Army Major Matt Carr has written a practical and inspiring book - simple yet profound - about how he is dealing with testicular cancer.

Oct 8, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

A powerful story about family, father-son relationships and the journey of life itself, The Way is based on one man's journey along the Camino de Santiago

Oct 6, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

Heart disease is one of the commonest killers today. This article advises how to increase the chances of survival if you have had a heart attack

Oct 5, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

In the future, with the growing popularity of e-Books, will books as we know them become obsolete?

Oct 2, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

An attractive city of Spain with a fascinating array of historic buildings tightly packed within its medieval walls

Sep 24, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

There is something other than the measurement of raw cognitive intelligence and IQ tests that can explain success

Sep 15, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

New book by Washington Post writers - Pulitzer Prize Winner Dana Priest and former US Army Intelligence officer William Arkin -raises questions for the US

Sep 11, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

A journey with one's adult child on the Camino de Santiago provides both of you with a great opportunity to reconnect and to share quality time together

Aug 27, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

The late Peter Roebuck was bowling a "Wrong 'un" in urging England to re-consider its position before undertaking its scheduled cricket tour of Sri Lanka

Aug 8, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

One of the important cities on the Camino de Santiago, Leon is a charming historic centre that is well reputed for its great food and drink.

Jul 30, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

Sri Lanka's former cricket captain Kumar Sangakkara delivered the 2011 Cowdrey Spirit of Cricket lecture on 4 July 2011 at Lords in London.

Jul 16, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

Pilgrims walk the Camino de Santiago for a variety of reasons - usually religious and/or spiritual - but whatever their reasons, it is a great experience

Jun 2, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

Walking the Camino de Santiago provides an opportunity to visit famous cities along the way. Burgos, historic capital of Castille is a major attraction

May 27, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

Health tips and techniques for preventing dehydration from Suite101 feature writer in Men's Health, who himself a medical doctor, walked the Camino in 2011.

May 25, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

Advice about how to stay healthy and injury free while walking the Camino - from Suite 101´s feature writer who, himself a doctor, walked the Camino in 2011

May 20, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

Accommodation for pilgrims is easy to find. Pilgrim Hostels (Refugios, Albuerges or Hostales) are situated usually at 10 to 20 km intervals along the Camino

May 10, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

A vibrant city that has much more for the visitor than the Sanfermines running of the bulls and the statue of Hemingway outside the Plaza de Toros bullring.

May 2, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

Practical and useful advice on how to prepare and what to take if you intend walking the old pilgrim trail to Santiago de Compostela in Spain.

Apr 23, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

Men who undergo surgery on the prostate gland can experience Erectile Dysfunction as a result of their operation. This can usually be treated successfully.

Apr 4, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

Men working in hot climates are vulnerable to the dangers of heat injury, unless they take appropriate precautions.

Feb 19, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

Vitamin D is essential for the body to absorb calcium from the food we eat. This is important for building strong bones - and to prevent osteoporosis.

Feb 17, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

Melanomas, even just 1 mm in depth, can be dangerous. They can reappear in vital organs long after the original lesion has been cut out of the skin.

Feb 3, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

If you are using ED medications like Viagra, Cialis and Levitra to treat your Erectile Dysfunction, it is important to utilise them correctly.

Jan 28, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

Patients who take ED medications for erection problems sometimes find the tablets do not produce the desired result. Here is how to troubleshoot.

Jan 26, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

If you want advice about how to avoid heart attacks, consult a qualified health professional or a credible website - NOT a mate in the pub!

Jan 18, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

The pilgrim trail of Saint James - Camino Francés - stretches from St Jean Pied de Port in France to Santiago de Compostela in northern Spain.

Jan 17, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

In its many forms - Melanoma, Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC) and Squamous Cell Carcinoma (SCC) - skin cancer is very common in Australian men.

Jan 13, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

Time seems to move faster as one gets older - but we owe it to ourselves to make our lives healthy and happy as we age!

Jan 11, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

Testing men for prostate cancer can be done with a PAP Test - a blood test (PSA) and a rectal examination (PR).

Jan 6, 2011 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

While it pays to listen to your doctor, there are some times when you wonder whether following your doctor's advice really pays off.

Nov 27, 2010 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

While women have quite a choice when it comes to contraception, men are limited to just two techniques - having a vasectomy and using condoms.

Nov 23, 2010 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

For a smoker to quit smoking is not easy, and finding which technique will work for you requires you to discuss this with your doctor and even shop around.

Nov 20, 2010 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

Modern imaging techniques like ultrasound scanning allow doctors to identify a baby's sex before its birth - but how can you predict this without scans?

Nov 20, 2010 - Sanjiva Wijesinha

Progressive breathlessness can be the result of Chronic Damage of the Lungs and Airways - a condition called Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD

Nov 14, 2010 - Sanjiva Wijesinha