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Not all smoothies are created equal

News about some smoothies is hard to swallow; not all whipped drinks are created equal, and some can be downright best left right where they are.

Chew on this: Healthy foods for healthy teeth

By now we all know the major steps in maintaining our dental health, these being brushing twice a day, flossing at least once daily, regular visits to your dentist and avoiding certain sugary and acidic foods.

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REACH announces penny drive to fund therapy for autistic children

REACH has launched a penny drive in hopes of raising $50,000 for a therapy room and after-care programme at the organisation’s new location on Village Road.

Stop the pain: Preventing early childhood caries

Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood disease. It is five times more common than asthma and 20 times more common than diabetes. If left untreated, it can destroy your child’s teeth, disrupt your child’s growth and development, and have a long-lasting effect on your child’s overall general health.

‘Outpouring of giving’ at the Cancer Society Ball

It was a special evening for survivors and caretakers who were paid tribute to during the Cancer Society of the Bahamas’ gala ball Saturday night.

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Skincare to boost self-esteem

THE desire to help women look and feel beautiful was what led Destini Helen Nesbitt to become a certified aesthetician who today owns an all-natural skincare company.

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Dermalogica opens another flagship store in Freeport

THE newest Dermalogica Skin Centre is now open in Grand Bahama, making it the third one in the Bahamas and in the Caribbean region.

Women’s oral health

As women, we know that we have very specific health needs. We know in order to stay healthy, diet, exercise, brushing and flossing our teeth intermingled with regular visits to our doctor and dentist are extremely important. Further, at certain times in our lives we have to take better care of ourselves.

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Tea for what ails you

FROM soothing a troubled tummy, to helping cleanse the body, there are many health benefits associated with drinking tea.

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Students let their kites fly for autism awareness

Blairwood Academy celebrated Autism Awareness Month in April by painting the sky blue.

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Transform Your Life: Journey to healthy changes

Kicking bad habits is not always easy. Through determination, motivation and an honest need to change, many people try new ways of eating, exercising and thinking to improve their lives.

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Restoring healthy skin and confidence

There is a little bit more to skincare than simply washing with water and soap, especially when it comes to the face.

Toothbrush abrasions

One of the chief complaints of many adult dental patients is that they experience sensitivity and pain whenever they consume a hot or a cold drink.

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Bahamian paediatrician appointed to leadership position at US children’s hospital

Dr Dominique Marie Foulkes, daughter of former Governor General Sir Arthur Foulkes, has been appointed to a leadership position at one of the United States’ premier children’s hospital.

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There go I but for the grace of God

We seem to have an understanding of submission as something ultimate and complete; that men are completely in charge of women and must rule over them with an iron fist.