WHEN YOU have diabetes, it is important to keep your blood sugar levels within the range recommended by your healthcare professional. Diabetes can affect almost every part of your body, including your heart, eyes, kidneys, and nerves. Diabetes is...
THE MOST common type of diabetes – type 2 – occurs when fat, liver and muscle cells do not respond correctly to insulin. This is known as insulin resistance, and as a result, blood sugar cannot enter these cells where it would be available for...
AS WE bring the curtain down on another busy Breast Cancer Awareness Month, one cannot help but ask the question: “Why is breast cancer still the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among Jamaican women?” The level of awareness increases with...
MENOPAUSE DESCRIBES the stage of a woman’s life when her menstrual periods stop permanently, and she can no longer get pregnant. Menopause is not a disease or disorder, it is a normal part of ageing for women. The time leading up to menopause is...
A BREAST cancer diagnosis can be a life-altering event that brings a whirlwind of emotions. Whether it is yourself or a loved one who has received this diagnosis, the impact on mental health can be profound. Amid the physical challenges of cancer...
STRUGGLING WITH your mental health can start at any time when you have breast cancer. It could be after diagnosis, during treatment, or after treatment has finished. Your experiences can vary and can also depend on your circumstances. According to...
CARING FOR elderly loved one is a profound and rewarding experience, but it often comes with emotional and physical challenges. Providing care goes beyond meeting basic needs like food and shelter; it demands attention to the elder’s emotional well...
BREAST CANCER is one of the fastest-growing diseases among women. According to the World Health Organisation, one woman is diagnosed with breast cancer every four minutes and the disease claims a life every 13 minutes. This makes timely disease...
BREAST CANCER is the abnormal growth of cells in the breast that usually starts in the lining of the breast ducts, or lobules, and can grow into cancerous tumours. Most breast cancers are found when they are invasive, which means that the cancer...
YOU ARE eating and exercising as you always do, yet you find yourself gaining weight, especially around your midsection. You are now very concerned about what is going on with your body. For women in their 40s or 50s, these are likely signs that...
EXPERTS SAY the number one reason for divorce is the lack of communication. However, when everything you know to be normal is being snatched by changing hormones, communication may be last on the list. Navigating a course in uncharted territory can...
THE OVERALL objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilise efforts in support of mental health. The day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health...
Dr Rose Ann Smith is a proud breast cancer survivor. Her journey over the last year – from diagnosis to treatment – has been riddled with challenges, but she has weathered the storm with grace and determination; rising like a phoenix amid...
WESTERN BUREAU: THE PSYCHIATRIC department at the Cornwall Regional Hospital [CRH] in Montego Bay, St James, kick-started its observance of Mental Health Week with an education campaign targeting patients’ relatives, featuring too opportunities...
LIFE IS fleeting and fragile, but precious and so very meaningful. Though it is short, it is significant. Lydia Gooden-Gordon is a vibrant, dedicated and compassionate woman; a bit sassy, yet reserved when necessary. She is fighting a battle that...
SELF-CARE IS a conscious act people take to promote their physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional health. It is vital for building resilience against life’s stressors that we cannot eliminate. When you have taken steps to care for your mind and...
IN AN effort to give back to Jamaica in a sustainable way, J. Wray and Nephew Limited (JWN), a subsidiary of the Campari Group, recently hosted their annual blood drive at the company’s offices on Spanish Town Road. In collaboration with the Blood...
Published:Wednesday | September 25, 2024 | 12:06 AM
THE MALVERN Health Centre in St Elizabeth has been officially reopened following a comprehensive $54-million upgrade under the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ ‘Operation Refresh’ programme. Portfolio minister Dr Christopher Tufton reopened the...
Published:Wednesday | September 25, 2024 | 12:06 AM
ANXIETY IS what we feel when we are worried, tense or afraid, particularly about things that are about to happen, or which we think could happen in the future. Anxiety is a natural human response when we feel that we are under threat. It can be...
HAVE YOU ever gone to the doctor and spent more time talking about how to treat your symptoms, rather than what is causing them? Have you been prescribed medications that merely mask your symptoms, or even make them worse? Addressing the root cause...
IN THE recent past, fish fries, bake sales, and school barbecue fun days were fundraisers of choice for schools, churches, civic organisations, and charitable bodies. Costly, exclusive fundraising galas and cocktail parties worked for corporate...
Published:Wednesday | September 18, 2024 | 12:06 AM
A BALANCED lifestyle refers to having a sense of control and well-being in all areas of life. According to an article published by Physio West, written by Bec Clare (2020), balanced living involves achieving optimal health in various aspects,...
ADOPTING A sustainable diet can offer numerous environmental, social, and health benefits. But when shifting to a sustainable way of eating, it is also important to plan ahead and choose foods that are both good for your body and the environment....
PANCREATIC CANCER happens when malignant or cancerous cells grow, divide, and spread in the pancreas. The pancreas is a six-inch-long, spongy, tube-shaped organ located in the back of the abdomen, behind the stomach. It has two major jobs in the...
Published:Wednesday | September 11, 2024 | 12:07 AM
JAMAICANS ARE being urged to make use of the mental health services in the public health system to reduce the risk of suicides. The call comes from Senior Clinical Psychologist at the Western Regional Health Authority, Dr Georgia Rose, as the...
