A life without limits
THE Megan Louise Sands Ostomy Foundation is hoping to raise $50,000 with its upcoming third annual 5K fun, run and walk.
A future in allied health
THE CYBER Tech Career College is inviting all Bahamians to attend its third annual Health and Career Fair this Saturday.
Lupus 242 marks fifth anniversary with full month of awareness activities
May is recognised as Lupus Awareness Month around the world. And here in the Bahamas the local support group Lupus 242 will host a series of events and activities to raise awareness. This is the fifth year the group is shining a spotlight on issues associated with lupus.
Sleep for people with diabetes and other conditions
The national diabetes epidemic is our fifth leading cause of death for all ages. The problem has been well publicised, as have recommendations to counter it.
Father will walk 100 miles to save hearts
Every parent would journey to the ends of the earth to give their child a fighting chance at survival.
Wellness retreat to provide a healthy escape
SOMETHING as simple as taking time out to focus on oneself can boost physical and emotional wellness. But so many people in today’s world are overwhelmed by the their hectic lives and as a result they rarely take the opportunity to engage in meaningful activities that can make a positive impact on their body, mind and soul.
Your pillow may be preventing a restful sleep
Do you find yourself unable to get to sleep despite trying various techniques? Have you been counting sheep, tossing and turning all night only to hear the alarm clock buzz all to early? Most of us have experienced sleepless nights. But when this becomes a regular occurrence, the reason may not be obvious.
Sweet and inspiring
During Autism Awareness Month in April, Dunkin’ Donuts Bahamas is partnering for the second consecutive year with the Seahorse Institute, one of the country’s leading organisations providing multidisciplinary interventions for individuals with autism spectrum disorders and other related behavioural challenges.
Healthy launch for Purity Organic at Club One Fitness Centre
Purity Organic recently launched its all-natural, not from concentrate line of organic fruit and veggie “super juices” and juice blends at Club One Fitness centre during a special ‘Healthy Happy Hour’.
Wheelchairs donated to SRC in lead-up to Push-a-thon
SANDILANDS Rehabilitation Centre (SRC) was recently the recipient of several new wheelchairs donated by members of corporate Bahamas. The donations came just in time for a special event which seeks to promote mobility in the elderly.
Crown it!
A dental crown (cap) is a fixed device/restoration that fully covers the portion of the tooth that is visible in the mouth.
Crowning the Bahamas’ ‘Biggest Loser’
AS advocates against obesity and founders of a local weight loss company, the husband and wife duo of Reginald and Santoya Edgecombe saw it fitting to team up with the Bahamas Medical Centre (BMC) for a fitness challenge that would jump-start more than two dozen persons on a path to a healthier life.
Proven ways to fall asleep faster . . . and enjoy a deeper sleep in the process
Most of us know how it feels after we’ve had a great night’s sleep. For me, the world becomes a better place and those first few breaths of fresh morning air are exhilarating. We sometimes deprive ourselves of this very basic need, and it’s not always intended. Our lives are full of distractions and these days smart devices may by the biggest culprits.
Rotary has heart
The Rotary Club of East Nassau said it is honoured to be able to support the Sir Victor Sassoon (Bahamas) Heart Foundation in its mission to assist children in the Bahamas with heart disease.
