THE SECRET to better health is so much more than eating better and exercising. It is about getting restorative sleep, having a positive attitude, and being resilient in the face of stressful situations. Also, getting unstuck when the going gets...
Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education plays a crucial role in preparing individuals for the technological landscape, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and adaptability. David Martin, multimedia specialist and...
EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING is an important part of holistic wellness, as it can impact your outlook on life, your relationships, and your health. Taking care of your emotional well-being matters. When you are emotionally healthy you manage the various...
POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder affecting women of reproductive age. It’s characterised by irregular periods, excess androgen levels, and cysts on the ovaries. PCOS can lead to infertility, and is also linked to an...
If your animal is recovering from injury or surgery, physical therapy is frequently the next step in the healing process. Physical therapy is an adaptation of the same types of techniques and modalities used for humans. The goal is to decrease pain...
TRAUMA OCCURS when individuals are exposed to distressing events that are potentially life threatening and that often overwhelm their ability to cope. These events may be witnessed and experienced directly, but an individual can also experience...
IN TODAY’S fast-paced world, the need for accessible, secure, and reliable counselling services has never been greater. People from all walks of life face challenges, whether it’s stress, anxiety, relationships, career concerns, finance, health or...
YOUR GUT is your gastrointestinal system and includes your stomach, intestines and colon. It digests and absorbs nutrients from food and excretes waste. About 200 different species of bacteria, viruses and fungi live in your large intestine. The...
PHARMACOLOGY IS fascinating because it bridges the gap between science and patient care. It is a dynamic field that constantly evolves with new drug discoveries, treatments, and advancements in medicine. Understanding how drugs interact with the...
WITH THE upcoming carnival seasons in Trinidad and Jamaica approaching, revellers are already planning not just their costumes and fêtes, but also their recovery strategies. Many are turning to intravenous (IV) therapy as a medical solution to...
Laura’s Basic School in St Andrew is one step closer to expanding its facilities at its Baldwin Crescent location, thanks to the Kiwanis Club of West St Andrew. The club has pledged to construct three additional classrooms and a kitchen within the...
FORMER DEPUTY Premier of the British Virgin Islands and physician, Dr Kedrick D. Pickering, offers an intimate exploration of his medical journey intertwined with his faith, in his book titled Walk In Faith and Medicine. An international best-...
CEMEX, A leading sustainable construction materials and solutions company with innovation and sustainability at its core, has recognised the outstanding efforts of two of its Jamaican employees for their unrelenting efforts in restoring the...
CANCER OCCURS when a cell’s deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) mutates, which can cause the cell to grow and divide uncontrollably. These changes can be caused by errors that happen during cell division, or by damage to DNA from harmful substances in the...
EMBRACING A healthy lifestyle at any age can prevent heart disease and lower your risk for a heart attack or stroke. You are never too old or too young to begin taking care of your heart. Your heart health is central to overall good health. It is...
FEEL LIKE middle age is closing in on you? You are not alone. A 2008 study of data from two million people found that midlife depression spans the globe. In the United States, it peaks at around age 40 for women and 50 for men, and usually starts...
MEMORY SLIPS are aggravating, frustrating, and sometimes worrisome. When they happen more than they should, they can trigger fears of looming dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Memory loss is unusual forgetfulness, that you may not be able to...
SLEEP IS essential for your health as it refreshes the mind and repairs the body. Lack of sleep can cause fatigue, poor memory and concentration, mood disturbances, impaired judgement and reaction time, and poor physical coordination. It can also...
The tourism industry in Jamaica is a mecca for growth, with a competitive edge that makes destination Jamaica a formidable force, both locally and internationally. For over 25 years, the name Marlene Buckridge has been synonymous with the...
We know fruit is good for us; however, people living with diabetes are often told they cannot eat fruit because it is too sweet or contains too much sugar. In truth, whole, fresh fruit is full of fibre, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, making...
CHRISTMAS IS just one day, right? One day of eating all the delicious foods, even overeating them, is not going to harm your heart. However, most of us have spent the whole year overeating, and Christmas is not just one day when you think about the...
GK General Insurance, a subsidiary of the GraceKennedy Financial Group (GKFG), has partnered with the Jamaica Network of Rural Women Producers (JNRWP) to support the resilience of 30 local female farmers in the wake of the distressing financial...
CHRISTMAS IS an exciting time of year when many of us spend quality time with loved ones. It is also a time when routine and behaviour around food can change, as you may be off from school, college or work. Food is usually a focus of this quality...
CHANTAEU MUNROE is a certified clinical trauma professional and Christian life coach whose passion is to help people transform their lives through wholistic healing of the mind and body. Her journey is marked by a steadfast dedication to healing,...
OVER 800 students from the parish of Manchester were left inspired to carry on the baton of youth leadership and civic engagement following the recent Manchester Beliefs, Values and Attitudes (MBVA) Youth Symposium, held at the Kendal Camp and...
