Feeling fatigued? Three ways women can boost iron intake
(BPT) – If you’re a woman who feels like you’re constantly fighting fatigue, there could be a physical reason for that sluggishness.In the US, one in 10 women, between 12 and 49 years old, are dealing with the results of low iron, according to the C
Mother-of-three refuses to give up hope
Hosts concert to raise funds for breast cancer treatments
Jody Knowles has faced many challenges in her life: she has been diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer, and prior to that, she lost her home due to medical bills incurred by treatments for her autistic son. But the mother-of-three refuses to give up t
Bahamas Red Cross puts emphasis on first aid- Free classes start this weekend -
IMAGINE enjoying a perfect day by the pool and suddenly you see someone go under and come back up gasping for air. Or what if you are home and a loved one goes into cardiac arrest, would you know exactly what to do and how to help?Scenarios like thes
Doing something could save someone's life
IN EFFORT to further promote community awareness, the Atlantis Health and Safety Department team last Saturday hosted a successful CPR Training event at the Southwest Plaza.“It was in the year 2010 when the Health and Safety department recognised the
Special place for special people
WHAT WAS once an old home adjacent to the Bahamas Down Syndrome Center and Friends Center in Village Road has recently been restored into the awe-inspiring Ty’s Place - a Coffee Shop, Juice Bar and Deli.The establishment of Ty’s Place now employs adu
Ending the misery of a sleepless night
As you head to bed, you may be thinking, “Tomorrow’s going to be great.”It’s a new day and you probably have too much to do on your list, but that’s a good thing. Whether you plan to catch up with a friend over coffee, take another look at that long-
Learning to live with asthma
EXPERIENCING symptoms such as wheezing, coughing, shortness of breath and chest tightness should never be taken lightly as it may be the beginning of a journey to asthma.
Strengthening the bonds of sisterhood
In celebration of their 54 years of service in The Bahamas, the Eta Psi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Inc. is hosting a dynamic night of conversation centered around sisterhood.
Helping hands after the storm
WITH the hurricane season still upon us, local non-profit organization Hands For Hunger has been preparing to respond to the hunger needs of those in the community after a storm.Each year H4H prepares for the possibility of a natural disaster while a
Harvard study strengthens link between breast cancer risk and light exposure at night
A new study from Harvard has found greater risk of breast cancer in women who live in neighbourhoods that have higher levels of outdoor light during the night.
Living the yoga life – Instructor promotes importance of physical and mental well-being
There are many misconceptions surrounding yoga and the people who practice it. Many wrongly believe that to do yoga you have to be the type of person who gets up and dawn and who eats a vegetarian diet; that you have to be extremely flexible and make it your entire lifestyle.
Sickle Cell Association set for annual fun run/walk
Kicking off the globally recognised month for awareness, the Bahamas Sickle Cell Association will host its fourth annual fun run/walk this Saturday.
Gearing up to 'Paint Da Streets Pink'
ORGANISERS are ready and the sprinters are prepping, as registration opens for the fifth annual Paint Da Streets Pink.Under the theme “The Road to Pink Month”, this year’s walkathon in aid of breast cancer awareness is being hosted by the Rotaract Cl
'Mommy and Me' workouts help shed weight, create stronger bonds
EXCESSIVE weight gain during pregnancy does not have to be a struggle for expectant mothers. Take Shaundra Sawyer, for instance, who only gained a total of 25 pounds before giving birth to her now eight-month-old son.Shaundra’s starting weight at the
OFF THE SPECTRUM: Cut the cord!
Disclaimer: Clutch your pearls and buckle your seat belt. This one is going to be given straight, with no chaser. I was sharing with a friend recently about a life skills and vocational programme that I have the privilege of overseeing. This program
