Portion distortion – Start losing weight
FOOD and drink portions have increased dramatically since the 1980s. Even recipes list larger serving sizes than ever before. In a 1960s’ version of “The Joy of Cooking,” a brownie recipe served 30. Now the exact same recipe serves only 16!
Sugar 101 – Part I
AS obesity in men, women and children is on the rise in the country, health professionals and laymen alike have speculated as to why this could be – diet, lack of exercise, genes, a mixture of all, etcetera.
Dentistry in a stronger Bahamas
I like the “Stronger Bahamas” campaign. The slogan itself suggests that wherever we are now, we are seeking to be in a better and more optimum place. That has a strong appeal in my opinion.
Sandilands hosts suicide prevention symposium
AS suicide continues to be a global public health concern, the Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre in Nassau will host a suicide prevention symposium to create awareness of the issue.
A mother’s fight for her sick son
A BAHAMIAN mother continues her fight to push for increased awareness of her son’s life-threatening illness. And even after receiving support from the public, Angelica Miller still finds herself in an extremely challenging position as she seeks financial assistance to purchase medication for her six-year-old son Tarique Miller, who was diagnosed with hereditary angioedema (HAE).
HIV and the mouth
THE Caribbean region has the second highest prevalence for adult HIV in the world.
Become the healthiest, happiest version of yourself
AS I prepare to send my three kids back to school I want to make sure that each day their food is healthy, energising, tasty, low-fuss and low-cost. Here are a few tips and tricks to help you along this school year.
Art student helps raise awareness of sickle cell disease with new logo
FOR her creativity in supporting the effort to raise awareness of sickle cell disease, Kerri Bascom received a $500 cash award.
CIBC FirstCaribbean hosts ‘Walk for the Cure’
FOR the fourth year in a row, CIBC FirstCaribbean is hosting its Walk for the Cure, which held in all 17 Caribbean countries where CIBC operates, in conjunction with parent company CIBC in Canada. The event has grown to include lead up fundraising and awareness activities.
Getting kids healthy for school
AND just like that, the summer has passed and it is time for the kids to return to school for another exciting year. This week, I wanted to give you a few quick, healthy, holistic tips for an easy transition into this promising school year.
Become the healthiest, happiest version of yourself
SOME people find cow’s milk difficult to digest and blame symptoms like bloating, gas and diarrhoea on dairy. This may be because low levels of the enzyme lactase make it hard to digest the lactose (sugar) in dairy. Other people may be intolerant to cow’s milk protein or have a more serious allergy to dairy products. Milk is also one of the most common childhood food allergies, with symptoms ranging from skin conditions to digestive problems.
Are you flossing?
EACH day in my practice as a clinician in dentistry I put this question to all my adult patients. My patients are now so sensitised that they preempt me asking the question.
Dr Nelson Clarke appointed PHA medical advisor
THE Public Hospitals Authority (PHA) has announced the appointment of Dr Nelson A Clarke to the post of medical advisor.
Bahamas wins while TV contestants lose
GRAND Bahama is expected to get a major boost in media and audience attention after playing host to the popular television show “Extreme Weight Loss”.
A champion’s journey
Carina Ferguson takes top honours first time out
FOR the average person on the outside looking in, the world of bodybuilding and weight-lifting can appear a strange and daunting one. However, for Bahamian Carina Ferguson, the hard work, focus and sacrifices involved in the sport have simply become a way of a life.
