Push-A-Thon to promote healthy aging and support seniors
The annual Geriatric Push-A-Thon is set to return next month, bringing together hundreds of participants in support of healthy aging, mobility, and the wellbeing of senior citizens.
Walking together through hope
FOR many participants, the annual Hope Walk has become a powerful symbol of encouragement, remembrance and solidarity for those whose lives have been touched by cancer.
She’s making wellness less intimidating
FOR many people, improving their health can feel overwhelming. Between social media advice, internet trends and conflicting information, knowing where to begin is often half the battle.
Bahamas advances women’s economic empowerment at OAS Assembly
Newly-appointed Minister of Social Services and Principal Delegate for The Bahamas, Barbara Cartwright, highlighted the country’s progress in advancing women’s economic empowerment during the 40th Assembly of Delegates of the OAS Inter-American Commission of Women (CIM).
Alpha Kappa Alpha’s newest Bahamas chapter provides needed items to New Providence communities
On day one of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®’s (AKA) newest chapter, the members of Alpha Epsilon Theta Omega Chapter spent Saturday morning sorting, gathering, assembling and bagging items for several local schools and organizations.
The sneaky muscle behind your back pain: Meet the quadratus lumborum
If you’ve ever had that nagging ache in your lower back that just won’t budge—especially on one side—there’s a good chance a small but mighty muscle called the quadratus lumborum (QL) is involved.
Why so many Bahamians are exhausted: The hidden health crisis we ignore
Over the past several years, I have noticed something concerning both inside and outside the exam room. So many people are simply exhausted.
Caribbean Nutrition Month highlights healing power of traditional foods
AS Caribbean Nutrition Month begins across the region, a public health nutritionist is encouraging Bahamians to return to many of the traditional foods that once formed the foundation of the nation’s diet.
Bringing healthcare beyond the clinic
AS The Bahamas continues to grapple with an aging population and rising rates of chronic disease, healthcare professionals are increasingly highlighting the role home-based healthcare could play in improving patient outcomes while easing pressure on the country’s healthcare system.
How travel shapes the mind
TRAVEL is often marketed as escape.
Bitten by the bug: A pharmacist's view of 40 years of HIV change
WHEN pharmacist Stephen Kemp talks about HIV work, there is no hesitation in his voice. He remembers the moment he walked into the HIV Treatment Centre more than a decade ago and felt something shift.
What are you snacking on?
Snacking. We all do it to some degree or another.
Sister Sister Breast Cancer Group’s new president reaffirms group’s commitment to the fight
IT’S been roughly three months since the passing of its long serving president Andrea Sweeting.
Five ways to reduce inflammation quickly
Chronic inflammation is one of the most insidious causes of disease in modern society. Certain lifestyle factors increase inflammation and as a result our cells lose the capacity to function at peak performance. The result is the slow deterioration of health that often leads to full-blown diseases like autoimmunity and cancer. In this article, you will discover five ways to reduce inflammation quickly!
New fitness on the beach initiative to get the nation moving
If you have been meaning to jump-start your fitness journey or incorporate more physical activity into your daily life, but haven’t been quite sure how to go about, then a new initiative by the Bahamas Public Parks and Beaches Authority might just be what you need.
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