World Mental Health Day highlights
AS World Mental Health Day quickly approaches, members of the Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre are coming together to host two symposiums to promote awareness.
Emotional Intelligence: The Other ‘Smart’
In Bahamian social circles, people often speak to what runs them ‘’hot’’, referring to those pesky things that trigger our anger and set the best of us beside ourselves.
Autism and the mouth
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a range of pervasive developmental disorders that usually begin in the first 30 months of life.
Why children need a spinal check-up
How often chiropractors have encountered parents who appreciate the importance of regular checkups for their children’s teeth, hearing, eyes and ears but draw a blank when it comes to a spinal check-up. In fact, a spinal check-up could be one of the most important checkups your child will ever have.
Common household poisons that can affect your pets
A poisonous substance refers to any substances that through chemical reaction impairs injures or kills your pets.
Annual Red Ribbon Ball in support of AIDS Foundation
THE FIGHT against HIV/AIDS is getting a boost with the 19th annual Red Ribbon Ball fundraiser set for November 10.
Emotional intelligence: the other 'smart'
In Bahamian social circles, people often speak to what runs them ‘’hot’’, referring to those pesky things that trigger our anger and set the best of us beside ourselves.
Coping with the loss of a pet
Our pets live relatively short lives. In fact I tell my clients, the average life span of a dog in the Bahamas is a short 8-12 years.
Are you a sucker for punishment?
While grocery shopping a while back I ran into a girlfriend who I hadn’t seen in years. We were happy to meet up and share on our eventful past.
Mouth health of persons with disabilities
Mouth health is crucial to the health and well-being of people with disabilities. Good mouth health promotes communication, good nutrition, self-esteem and
'Diabetes is real'
THE Bahamas Diabetes Association received a boost in support last month with the creation of a new charity fund.
Effects of neutering on behaviour
Everyday I am asked by concerned clients about the effects neutering will have on their pet’s behaviour.
Closing the hole in her heart
FORTY FIVE year-old Cheryl Hepburn wants the hole in her heart closed. From birth, doctors discovered one of the valves in her heart had a hole and told her parents as she got older it would eventually close.
Doctors urge use of living wills
IN A Country that is plagued with noncommunicable diseases and where many people die young, a local doctor is calling on people to recognize the importance of end of life care.
Cliques: A non-starter for progress
At age 19, I recall being fascinated by my fledgling professional experience. I got to wear a tie and serve the public.
