Heart disease and diabetes
HEART diseases and stroke are the number one causes of death and disability among people with type 2 diabetes. In fact, at least 65 per cent of people with diabetes die from some form of heart disease or stroke.
Dangerous dentistry
THE job of the Bahamas Dental Council and the Bahamas Medical Council is to regulate the practices of their respective professions.
Immune System Enhancers
THE immune system does a remarkable job of defending the body against diseases and microorganisms, but sometimes it fails and a germ can invade the body, causing one to become ill.
Salvation Army promotes health and wellness
WITH the aim to encourage healthy living in the Bahamas, the Salvation Army recently joined forces with several corporate partners to launch an official health and wellness programme.
The basics of healthy living
THE overriding purpose of this and future columns is to educate and empower you to regain control of your health! Each individual is responsible for their health and it is, by far, our greatest investment. Today we are starting with the basics of healthy living. Today, we taper bad habits! Are you ready?
Sticking to your fitness goals in 2015
ONE of the biggest issues people have with resolutions, as we all know, is being able to stick with them over the course of the year. Many people make resolutions at the beginning of a year but fail in keeping them after a certain period.
Fitness first for new delivery firm
WORKING as a fitness professional for the past 15 years, Javinson Brown thought it was only right to use his knowledge to develop a company that spoke to his craft.
Renowned orthopaedic expert attends 2015 Hand Surgery meeting in the Bahamas
DR ALEJANDRO Badia, recognised as one of the top hand surgeons in the United States, will serve as a opening speaker at the American Association for Hand Surgery 2015 Annual Meeting scheduled to be held in Nassau tomorrow morning.
Nassau boutique hotel to host AntiGravity Yoga studio
THE Island House (TIH) boutique hotel in Nassau will be the first resort in the Caribbean to feature a fully authorised AntiGravity Yoga studio.
Breast cancer survivor celebrates book launch
BREAST cancer survivor Sharine Symonette, a Bahamian mother of three, will share the story of her fight and triumph over the deadly disease with readers when she officially launches her first book this Thursday.
Urgent care or emergency treatment?
WHENEVER there is an emergency, swift medical care is paramount. However, there may be an instance where you may be experiencing an injury or illness that is not a life-threatening emergency, but still requires urgent care.
King's highway to health and fitness
FOR those that may have lost hope and are depressed about their health and fitness, the team behind King’s Get Fit Club have an upbeat new year message, assuring them they can regain their confidence and live healthy lifestyles.
Get out - and get fit
EXERCISING at a gym is not the only way for people to lose weight and get fit. For some Bahamians the beauty of the outdoors presents a more appealing option of being active and staying in shape after spending countless hours indoors.
Fat melting fruit - a help to weight loss
THERE are countless weight loss products, systems and fad diets on the market, making the one claim boasting quick weight loss.
'Embracing You'
By ALESHA CADET
