The Cross: A medical perspective – Part I
ANOTHER Easter holiday has come and gone. Hopefully, many of us have taken the time to reflect on what Christ accomplished at Calvary on man’s behalf.
Dialysis Centre encourages Bahamians to drink more water
STUDIES show that most people do not drink enough water on a daily basis. And that was one of the reasons the Dialysis Centre Bahamas challenged the general public to swap soft drinks, energy and alcoholic beverages with water. The 20-day World Kidney Day Challenge ran from March 12 to March 31. It was part of the efforts to raise awareness of kidney health and chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Bettering the Bahamas through ‘voluntourism’
BDP International, a leading family-owned global logistics and transportation management firm last week made a significant monetary gift to Hands For Hunger (H4H) in the Bahamas.
Taking care of sensitive teeth
IS DRINKING a cold glass of water or sipping a hot cup of tea painful for you? Does brushing or flossing make you wince? Does eating a chocolate bar, or sitting in front of a blowing fan cause you pain in your mouth? If any of these are happening, you are experiencing sensitive teeth.
Break-Out Session: The mysterious Gräfenberg Spot
THE G-spot has been a topic of scientific discussion for at least 30 years now, and in my opinion, it is worth every bit of it. Yes! Let us find out about other ways to bring about intense pleasure to females other than the (hopefully) straightforward clitoral stimulation. Guys, get ready to brighten your horizons in the art of female pleasure.
Cancer Centre hosts free lecture event to promote colon cancer awareness
WITH this month dedicated to raising awareness of colorectal (colon) cancer, the Cancer Centre in Nassau will host a lecture series that is expected to help Bahamians gain much needed knowledge of disease.
A healthy turnout for Hilton staff
WITH its annual fair for employees, the managing staff of the British Colonial Hilton set out to prove that living healthy in the Bahamas does not have to be a challenge.
Asthma and childhood tooth decay
ASTHMA is the most common chronic childhood disease and is a major public health issue throughout the world.
‘Beat VAT…Bite into a Healthy Lifestyle’
THROUGH a local campaign, the Bahamas Association of Nutrition and Dietetics (BAND) is encouraging Bahamians to make healthy food choices even when their “budgets are stretched”.
A festival to inspire the mind, body and spirit
WHETHER you are looking for information or seeking inspiration as it relates to healthy living, inner peace or mental stimulation, you do not want to miss the upcoming Mind, Body and Spirit Festival, a brand new event to hit Nassau.
Special dental tips for diabetics
Diabetes is a noncontagious, systemic disease characterised by sustained high blood sugar due to problems with insulin production or action.
Death by Stress? Part II
IN THE last article I defined stress as the “physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioural response to situations perceived as being challenging or threatening”, and took a fair look at the important role that stress plays in our survival.
Warm up for the “Fit at 40 Brain Health Fun Walk”
IN an effort to raise awareness of brain health and brain related injuries, the Pilot Club of Nassau is hosting “Fit at 40 Brain Health Fun Walk”.
Chickcharney Challenge presents: The Revenge
AFTER the great success of the inaugural Chickcharney Challenge at Clifton Heritage Park last month, the organisers are returning earlier than they had ever imagined for “The Revenge” on April 12.
Death by Stress? – Part I
WE’VE all heard the saying that stress kills. First and foremost, what is stress, and how true of a saying is this? Is this literally what happens or is this just another case of us blowing something grossly out of proportion? Well, I have come to my conclusion, but I wanted to put some information before you and let you decide for yourself.
