Matters of the heart
COMBINING Health and Wellness with the value of craft and beauty is the objective of a new exhibition, “Matters of the Heart”, by Bahamian artists in the Salus Project.
All smiles at annual trike-a-thon
STUDENTS of Tambearly, The Meridian and Lyford Cay International Schools all participated in the third annual St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital Trike-A-Thon last Friday.
THINK UP: 'None but ourselves can free our minds'
A short cut through a less than safe area in Nassau triggered a very telling visual for me last week. As I drove, my eyes caught a drunken man who was being physically pushed aside by pedestrians within the community. When his stressed body finally gave out to the street in collapse, a handful of young potcake puppies were jumping all over themselves to engage the intoxicated man.
The naked truth about pornography: a psychological perspective
A good number of Generation Xers may confess to having watched erotica at some point or the other.
Thousands make it to the finish line
THOUSANDS of participants gathered on Church Street wearing pink on the weekend for the Susan G Komen Bahamas Race For The Cure. Some people ran, others walked and jogged in honour of loved ones who passed away from breast cancer.
Third Annual St Jude Trike-A-Thon
PROCEEDS from an upcoming event will support ongoing research and the development of cures for deadly childhood diseases.PROCEEDS from an upcoming event will support ongoing research and the development of cures for deadly childhood diseases.
Do we have a God – gene?”
A few nights ago, while channel surfing, I came across an American cult classic, The Blue Lagoon. The film tells the story of two young children marooned on a tropical island paradise in the South Pacific.
All I want for Christmas . . .
“All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth, my two front teeth, see my two front teeth!”
Don't get caught unpeeled
WHAT does a banana have to do with HIV/AIDS prevention? It is the symbol used in a campaign launched by the local health community to promote safer sex and the message: “Don’t Get Caught Unpeeled”.
Striking a mental balance at Christmas
Gifts, endless food offerings, extravagant meals, Christmas bonuses, visiting relatives, a few days off from work: what is not to celebrate at this time of year? For many, Christmas is a time of sadness or grieving.
Foot health tips for the holiday season
During this festive season, many persons will be on their feet for extended periods.
Stem cell therapy 101
Two doctors who paved the way for modern stem cell therapy were award the Nobel Prize in October for their pioneering work. Professor Arthur T Porter, on behalf of the National Stem Cell Task Force, said the event clearly establishes “the bona fides of this important new direction for the future of medicine”.
Alcoholism and oral health
Alcohol is the most common drug of abuse and is a depressant of the central nervous system.
THINK UP: A psychological perspective on gambling
Much is abuzz about gambling and its legalisation in the Bahamas.
Local doctor invited to educate congregation on wellness
Addressing the topic of wellness and “Making Smart Choices”, Dr Charles Diggiss, president and chief executive officer of the MedNet Group of Companies and founder of HealthWise Ltd, (RITEWEIGH), was a guest speaker at the recent Church of God Bahamas conference.
