A doctor's challenging path to success
After losing his father and two siblings to a hereditary heart condition, enduring numerous setbacks, and having to work hard to be able to attend medical school, Dr Darius Bain has finally fulfilled a years-long dream by opening his own practice and
Getting your jingle on- Santa race strives to inspire fitness for the holidays -
This Christmas season you might see a sight you haven’t seen before: thousands of Santas running down West Bay Street.Santa Claus has long been depicted as a grandfatherly figure with a long white beard and a huge midsection who sometimes gets stuck
Frequent sex can prevent prostate cancer
Men, you can now legitimately tell the women in your life that more frequent ejaculation can reduce your risk of prostate cancer.A new study by Harvard University has found that men who ejaculate 21 times a month or more have a significant reduction
Exuma strives for healthier community
The Exuma Healthcare Centre, in collaboration with the Exuma Chamber of Commerce, recently hosted its second annual health fair under the theme “Embracing A Healthier You”.British naturalist John Lubbock once said: “Health is much more dependent on o
Grief management group provides resources through 'Hope For The Holidays'
The holiday season is a time for delicious food, the warmth of family, the excitement of Junkanoo, endless laughter, and the shimmering feeling of hope. But not for everyone. For too many Bahamians the holidays are an extended time of loneliness, gri
Staying fit for life
DEVOTED and dedicated to a career that empowers persons to reach their fitness and nutrition goals, Charmaine Hepburn started Stay Fit For Life for persons of all ages.The outdoor group fitness and weight loss programme is designed to help persons ac
Workshop explores ways to improve children's learning and behaviour
THE importance of executive function skills for children was recently highlighted in a workshop hosted by Family Medicine Center.Sarah Ward, a renowned expert on the topic of executive functioning, provided simple, practical strategies and tools for
A cup of tea can be the best solution for everyday wellness
Before medicine and pharmaceuticals filled our remedy box, food and food ingredients were considered healing agents. Hippocrates was wise in his understanding of the special powers of food, beyond satisfying our appetites: “Let food be thy medicine a
No, turkey doesn't make you sleepy - but it may bring more trust to your Thanksgiving table
‘Tis the season for giblets, wattles and snoods – oh my. On Thanksgiving and Christmas, Americans consume about 68 million turkeys. And where turkey is being eaten, there is inevitably talk of tryptophan – a naturally occurring chemical found in turk
Women in the spotlight during World Diabetes Day
The Diabetic Research Institute hosted a successful World Diabetes Day 2017 at its Montrose Avenue office on November 14. Diabetics came out and brought family and friends to be tested and screened for diabetes. Nurses also checked blood pressure, we
BTVI's new cafeteria donates to support breast cancer awareness
Despite having just opened at the end of October, BTVI’s new cafeteria operators have already begun making a difference. Aside from wowing the BTVI community with their diverse and tasty menu items, the new cafeteria team has stepped up its role in t
Bahamian men terrified of the dreaded finger
Dr Greggory Pinto, a Bahamian urologist and laparoscopic surgeon from the Surgical Suite, answers the question of a concerned potential patient. Q: “Dr Pinto, I am a semi-retired, 62-year-old Bahamian male and I must admit that fear has kept me from
UNIVERSITY GALA SMASHES THROUGH FUNDRAISING TARGET
IN a powerful statement about the community’s belief in the transformational impact of higher education, the University of The Bahamas President’s Gala Soirée has exceeded the anticipated fundraising target.The inaugural event was the institution’s f
Cancer benefit concert gives mother-of-three strength to carry on
Some of the best Bahamian singers and entertainers recently took the stage at the Bahamas Harvest Church West to celebrate Jody Knowles and raise money for her cancer treatments.
Clothing drive seeks to help teen mums
IN celebration of Occupational Therapists Day, the occupational therapists of Doctors Hospital held a clothing drive to assist the teen mothers who participate in the PACE (Providing Access to Continued Education) programme.Zenobia Neely, the clothin
