Baby expo seeks to guide moms-to-be in special time
With the firm belief that family is the foundation on which the Bahamas was built, Parchomas (Parents Choice Bahamas) is hosting fun and educational expos to impact the direction society is headed in from the earliest stage.And the public is respondi
Bahamian pioneer in disease elimination is named ‘Public Health Hero of the Americas’
Dr Merceline Dahl-Regis, a physician and pioneer in the public health sector added a new title to her long list of achievements: “Public Health Hero of the Americas”.
Breezes wraps up Wellness Week
HAVING participants leave its resort feeling energised, rejuvenated and with a new approach to their health was the goal Breezes Bahamas Resort & Spa said it accomplished after hosting its first ever Wellness Retreat.
Overcome obstacles on the path to better health
AFTER years of focusing on helping women achieve spiritual, economical and social success, New Image Ladies is now seeking to empower women when it comes to the physical as well.To this end, the organisation is inviting the entire family to particip
Setting smart goals
Health coach Ethan Quant, of Elite Wellness Solutions, has succeeded in his weight loss journey and now wants to share his methods with the Bahamas in an effort to foster a culture of wellness and conquer the obesity epidemic.
Celebrating midwives
What happens to children before they are born and in their early years profoundly affects their future health and well-being.Midwives are crucial members of the health team, well placed to help every child make the best start in life. Their health pr
Disability Council shows appreciation for seniors
It was a day to celebrate community and togetherness, as the Bahamas National Council For Disability hosted a luncheon to celebrate senior citizens from throughout New Providence.Participating senior citizen homes included the Demetrius Centre, the N
UB partners with Caribbean and US experts on new studies
Hampton University (HU) and the University of the Bahamas (UB) are collaborating with experts in the fields of public health, population health, clinical health and research to address health disparities in the Caribbean and the United States through
Cancer Society partners with local designers for 'Met Gala' ball
CANCER survivors will be clad in some of the most beautiful creations by Bahamian designers when they walk the runway during this year’s Cancer Society Ball under the theme “Met Gala: Colours of Life!”This year’s event, now in its 17th year, will pl
Let's get moving – Physical activity: the definition, what type is right for you, and how to get started
Health coach Ethan Quant, of Elite Wellness Solutions, has succeeded in his weight loss journey and now wants to share his methods with the Bahamas in an effort to foster a culture of wellness and conquer the obesity epidemic.
20th Atlantic Medical Fun Walk/Run attracts more than 1,800
Atlantic Medical’s Fun Walk/Run in Nassau attracted an unprecedented and enthusiastic crowd of over 1,800 competitive walkers and runners, among them none other than Minister of Health Dr Duane Sands who also assisted in prize presentations.Ladonna G
New way of defining Alzheimer's aims to find disease sooner
Government and other scientists are proposing a new way to define Alzheimer’s disease — basing it on biological signs, such as brain changes, rather than memory loss and other symptoms of dementia that are used today.The move is aimed at improving re
Getting fit with UB's 'blue power'
Scores of runners, walkers and skaters participated in the second annual UB Fit presented last weekend by the University of the Bahamas.The event in New Providence featured a 5k/10k fun, run/walk/bike/skate which started at university’s Oakes Field c
A focus on brain health
Pilot Clubs to highlight new study on strokes
In an effort to “do more, care more, be more”, members of the Pilot Club of Nassau and the Sunshine Pilot Club will host a brain health seminar this Saturday to highlight a 20-year study on haemorrhagic strokes in the Bahamas.Haemorrhagic strokes occ
Breezes gets in on the wellness craze
Resort hosts week of healthy activities
BEGINNING next Monday, SuperClubs Breezes on Cable Beach will be transformed into a wellness retreat filled with exercise activities, culinary workshops, healthy behaviour challenges and more.In conjunction with the Caribbean Tourism Organisation na
