Health

August 12, 2026

More women are travelling solo: safety and scams are among their top concerns at new destinations

Women’s travel today is shaped by three key trends; the continued growth of female travellers, increasing concerns about safety during ground transportation, and a greater emphasis on making informed travel decisions. In this context, technology is transforming the travel experience by providing greater visibility, access to information, and support when navigating unfamiliar destinations.

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Exercise, meaningful relationships, meditation, laughter and taking regular breaks can all help.
August 12, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Health | Listen to your body - The warning signs we often ignore

Sometimes the body whispers. Sometimes it speaks loudly. The challenge is learning to listen before a whisper becomes a crisis. For many people, busy schedules, work, family responsibilities and…
August 12, 2026

More women are travelling solo: safety and scams are among their top concerns at new destinations

Women’s travel today is shaped by three key trends; the continued growth of female travellers, increasing concerns about safety during ground transportation, and a greater emphasis on making informed…
The confidence that comes with progress can become a powerful source of motivation.
August 5, 2026

Lighter, stronger, more confident - Two women share their weight-loss journeys

Excess weight is more than a number on the scale. For millions of people, being overweight or living with obesity can affect energy levels, confidence and quality of life, while also increasing the…
August 5, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Beyond the scale: Understanding the role of peptides in weight management

As the demand for weight-loss solutions continues to grow, peptides have emerged as a topic of increasing interest in conversations about body sculpting, fat loss and metabolic health.
From left; Camille Hanson, dialysis technician; Shaunakaye Miller-Francis, senior certified nephrology nurse; Jacqueline Wallace, senior certified nephrology nurse; and Anthonia Richards-Stewart, nurse manager, Renal Unit, represented the Kingston Public H
August 5, 2026

KPH marks 250 years with free health fair

More than 250 people accessed free health screenings, wellness education and medical support last Thursday as the Kingston Public Hospital (KPH) hosted a Health and Wellness Fair at St William Grant…
August 5, 2026

Health | Is your heart racing or skipping beats? - Learn when it could be an arrhythmia Learn when it could be an arrhythmia
Have you ever noticed your heart suddenly racing or feeling like it skips a beat? Divya Korpu, MBBS, with the Department of Cardiovascular Medicine at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire,…
Melisa Anderson Cross
July 29, 2026

The silent epidemic: Why non-drinkers are developing fatty liver disease

For many decades, liver disease was almost exclusively attributed to excessive long-term alcohol consumption. But today, the demographic is shifting as busy professionals and other individuals are…
Dwayne ‘Stewie’ Stewart, co-founder and festival director of Films That Move; Paul Stilley, Deputy Public Affairs at the United States; and Alicia Walker, programme director of Films That Move, share a moment during the latest edition of the film scre
July 29, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Breaking the silence - How film can help us heal

Sometimes, the first step towards healing is finding the courage to tell the story. For many people who have experienced violence, abuse, loss, or crisis, the journey that follows can be complicated…
Dr Brian Kazzara, consultant psychiatrist at Bellevue Hospital, shares a moment with Lesley-Ann Wanliss, director of Bright Sparks and recipient of the Emerging Filmmaker Award, and Jordan Morris, director of Smile and winner of the Lens of Legacy Award. T
July 29, 2026 by Keisha Hill

Stories of grief, memory and healing take centrestage

Among the films that stood out during the latest Films That Move screening series were two productions that explored healing from very different perspectives, one through the raw experience of losing…