An easy way to develop healthy habits
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.
Experts take aim at cervical and other female cancers
With a new case of cervical cancer being diagnosed almost every week in the Bahamas, Prime Minister Dr Hubert Minnis applauded the organisers of a recent health symposium who seek to battle this deadly disease.Regional and international health exper
Local specialist launches new plan to reduce limb amputations in diabetics
Far too many diabetics are unnecessarily losing their limbs, according to foot specialist Dr Daniel Johnson, whose team is about to launch an ambitious plan to reduce the rate of amputations by 50 per cent.Foot and Ankle International, led by Dr John
Dialogue on faith leaders' role in ending AIDS continues
Caribbean faith leaders are fast-tracking talks to collaborate in the removal of the stigma and discrimination regarding people living with HIV/AIDS in the region.The Pan-Caribbean Partnership against HIV and AIDS (PANCAP), the mechanism that provide
Curing obesity in the Bahamas
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.Currently, the Bahamas r
Atlantic Medical celebrates 20th annual Fun Run/WalkNassau participants eligible to win a car
Calling all Atlantic Medical clients and the general public at large to participate and join in on the fun! Register today and be eligible for a chance to win a brand new 2018 car!On Saturday, April 21, Atlantic Medical Insurance marks 20 years of ho
Finding purpose after despair
Former teacher becomes advocate following paralysis
Although she admits to sometimes feeling bitter and angry at her fate, Lorna Turnquest-Thompson, who lives with paralysis, strives to fulfil her purpose in life – to educate others and shine a spotlight on the Bahamas’ disabled community.Lorna, 58, b
Get fit with UB's 'blue power'
Run, walk, bike or skate to the finish line
THE University of the Bahamas is hoping to have 700 plus bikers, runners, walkers and skaters at the starting line when its UB Fit event kicks off this weekend.UB Fit in New Providence features 5k or 10k run, walk, bike and skate race, all taking pla
Why kidney care is critical
The two fist-sized organs in your lower back known as kidneys are vitally important. They are responsible for filtering waste out of the body, regulating the body’s salt, potassium and acid content, balancing body fluids, producing vitamin D and cont
The detriments of ‘all or nothing’ thinking
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.
How do dental anxiety and dental phobia develop?
Dental clinician Dr Sparkman Ferguson and clinical psychologist Dr Stephanie Hutcheson are introducing a new research project to explore dental fear and its treatment.
Strike a pose: New teachers strive to spread the word about yoga
TWELVE yoga instructors have completed an intense programme at Studio Ohana to become 200-hour certified vinyasa teachers.
Road Traffic Department supports one of their own during World Kidney Month
Genice Rolle is one of 195 million women worldwide affected by chronic kidney disease (CKD). The 55-year-old mother receives dialysis every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 4am before heading to her job. She struts confidently into what she refers to as her “second home”— the Road Traffic Department (RTD) at the Thomas A Robinson Stadium — wearing her pink 2018 World Kidney Month shirt, pink accessories and a smile to match.
Seeing through the eyes of autism
FirstCare Announces 6th annual awareness essay contest
Challenging high school students to envision life from the perspective of someone with autism is the goal of the sixth annual FirstCare Medical Plan Autism Awareness essay contest.
One-of-a-kind bistro offers job opportunities for special needs community
A first-of-its-kind for both the Bahamas and the Caribbean, Ty’s Place strives to offer opportunities to those in the community with special needs.
