Why oral health is important for persons with disabilities
Oral health is important to the health and wellbeing of people with disabilities.
Grief counsellor helps people to move on with life
BY identifying the problem, dispelling the myths of grief and providing a solution, a new counselling and recovery centre in New Providence hopes to make a difference in the community.
Living a Fulfilling Life: Six tips to banish cellulite
Cellulite is one of those things that either you accept is a beautiful part of the human body or you dislike it and do all you can to banish it. Here are a few things I’ve learned about cellulite and effective ways to reduce its appearance.
Sassoon Foundation ready to honour another humanitarian
THE contribution of a Bahamian humanitarian who has exerted much effort to promote human welfare and dignity will be recognised by the Sir Victor Sassoon Heart Foundation in the new year.
Cancer sufferer inspires through Hope 4 Kids
For Ronette Frazer, fighting breast cancer is all about hope in healing.
Bahamas foundation zeroing in on its goal
GETTING to zero new infections, zero AIDS-related deaths and zero stigma and discrimination is still the major goal for the Bahamas AIDS Foundation.
DR IAN BETHELL-BENNETT: Men as victims and perpetrators of violence
Violence is pervasive - especially so when we encourage it.
Living with a hearing impairment
FACING various obstacles growing up as a child with a hearing impairment has taught K’noll Brown that brighter days are always ahead.
CHIROPRACTIC: Piriformis syndrome - a pain in the backside
PIRIFORMIS syndrome is a condition that occurs when the piriformis muscle - which connects the sacrum or tail bone to the upper femur, or thigh bone - irritates the sciatic nerve.
Why taking care of baby teeth is vital
HOW important is the care of baby teeth?
Why establishing a dental home is so important
IT IS so important to practice good mouth-cleaning.
LIVING A FULFILLING LIFE: Tips for a healthier Thanksgiving
AS A Bahamian, I didn’t really grow up with Thanksgiving celebrations but now that my circle of adopted family and friends has grown, this American celebration is now a regular yearly occurrence.
How pollutants affect women’s health
From the air we breathe to the food we eat to the water we drink to the personal care products that we use daily, women are affected by the enviroment.
Taking diabetes seriously
A physician once said to me that he thought that diabetics each possessed a “stubborn gene”. He was speaking about his experience with his diabetic patients, and how many of them ignored good medical advice because of their headstrong nature.
Live a fulfilling life: Processing grief and healing your heart
Loss of financial security, death of a loved one, the ending of a relationship, going away to school, displacement due to a natural disaster, miscarriage, perception of failed leadership, abuse – all of these are situations that you may not fully realise impact your well-being.
