HIV/AIDS book project reaches seventh graders
As the Bahamas continues its fight against HIV/AIDS, a local organisation is doing its part to help fulfil the goal of the World AIDS Day campaign: “Getting To Zero”.
THINK UP: Emotional intelligence made simple
Emotional Intelligence or EQ means being aware of and knowing how to control emotional responses to situations.
KEEPING YOUR MOUTH ALIVE: Ethics and professionalism in dentistry
Is your dentist a professional or is he just an individual who has a degree in dentistry?
'Exercise in disguise' to tackle childhood obesity
THE STEP UP national fitness initiative designed to tackle childhood obesity and promote healthy lifestyles was launched last week.
Nominations open for humanitarian award
NOMINATIONS are open for the 2012 Lady Sassoon Golden Heart Award, which recognises the work of Bahamians to promote human welfare and dignity.
Fitness initiative to tackle childhood obesity
“STEP UP” a new initiative to promote fitness and active lifestyles in children and teens is set for launch on Thursday.
Locals take on "Nature Walk" for diabetes cause
SOME walked, while others chose to jog or cycle through acres of Bahamian Coppice during the ACE Diabetes Nature Walk, Saturday. Participants followed Terry Miller, president of the Bahamas Association for Social Health (BASH), through the trails, while taking note of the natural vegetation and wildlife.
ACE Diabetes holds official launch
FEEDBACK was positive and encouraging at the official launch ACE Diabetes last week, according to founders of the nonprofit organisation.
New medical centre conducts first surgeries
THE newly opened Bahamas Medical Centre conducted its first set of surgeries in the new facility. Gastroenterologist Dr Gemma Rolle was the first to utilise the state of the art operating theatre when she performed an Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD). Cosmetic surgeon Dr Greg Neil performed the first major surgical procedure: a breast reduction.
The cost of keeping your mouth alive
“It seems like the cost of dental care keeps increasing. Dentists charge too much. Why should I pay so much for such a simple dental procedure?”
Hot tea and fashion for heart health
THIS Sunday the Heart Ball Committee will host its 7th annual Tea Party and Fashion Show in aid of The Sir Victor Sassoon (Bahamas) Heart Foundation.
Diabetes and your feet
Recent concerns have indicated that diabetes is increasing at an alarming rate in the Bahamas. While diet and exercise are important, it is also important to know how it affects your feet. Many people with diabetes have mild to severe nerve damage. It is estimated that one in every four people with diabetes enters the hospital with feet problems.
Lupus awareness boosted with walkathon
FROM Goodman’s Bay to Sandyport, “Lupies” gathered in numbers as they took part in the “Walk For Lupus” Walkathon last Saturday. Headed by the non profit group, Lupus Bahamas 242, the event was held in aid of global research to fight the chronic autoimmune disease.
Diabetes awareness mural coming
TWO local organisations joined forces last Saturday to raise awareness about diabetes and work with children affected by the disease.
Bowling bash for breast cancer
Sister Sister Breast Cancer Support group ended Breast Cancer Awareness Month with a bowling bash that brought together survivors, their families, private companies and the general public.
