“Sir, your car is cool!” retorted an elated student at the Immaculate Conception High School (ICHS), after staring in awe at the transformation of the red Mustang that caught her eye. She, along with students at the institution, had a grand time...
MYCOMEDITATIONS, A company that organises legal therapy retreats using psilocybin-containing mushrooms, has shared the results from two years of surveys. These surveys looked at how their retreats helped people with major depressive disorder (MDD...
Principals at three primary schools in Kingston are happy that their institution have been selected as participants in the European Union All-of-Government’s Citizen Security Plan, an initiative that seeks to improve the literacy levels of students...
LOSING WEIGHT and maintaining it is hard because of how the body responds to weight loss. After losing weight, the body tries to put it back on. While healthy eating and increased physical activity are important, for many people they may not be...
BEING OVERWEIGHT can increase your risk of major health problems and shorten your lifespan. But even modest weight loss can significantly improve your health. Obesity is one of the biggest health problems in the world. It is associated with several...
IN MANY ways, our memories shape who we are. They make up our internal biographies, the stories we tell ourselves about what we have done with our lives. They tell us who we are connected to, who we have touched during our lives, and who have...
MIGHT INSULIN provide the answer to your weight management challenge, when controlling calories does not help? The chances are that someone you know is struggling with weight management. It is the worldwide obesity epidemic! The World Global...
EPILEPSY IS a disorder of the brain characterised by repeated seizures. A seizure is usually defined as a sudden alteration of behaviour due to a temporary change in the electrical functioning of the brain. Normally, the brain continuously...
Sirtuins are a family of seven proteins that play an essential role in our health, from DNA maintenance to mitochondrial biogenesis and cellular energy production. In relation to protein, there are one of four main biological macromolecules,...
Happiness is often described as a choice; you can be happy or choose to be otherwise. Yet, deciding to be happy doesn’t always ensure it. At times, forcing a smile and pretending that everything is perfect may not be effective. Happiness and inner...
A hysterectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the uterus. After a hysterectomy, you will not menstruate or be able to get pregnant. Uterus removal is a common treatment for a variety of conditions that affect a woman’s reproductive organs....
ActiveNest is not your typical wellness company. The company was born from the belief that getting fit should be fun, not a chore. This belief has led the owners to offer a variety of classes and training programmes designed to help individuals and...
You may not need a trip to your local pharmacy to find the medicine you need for aches, pains or insomnia. Medicine is all around us. For centuries, people found all of the medicine they needed on the land, using plants to treat a variety of...
FOR MANY people, the start of a new year marks an opportunity to reflect on your life, and think about where you would like to be in the future. While new year resolutions may get a bad rap for encouraging unrealistic goals or placing pressure on...
Jahzeal and Danaia Clarke’s relationship has been built on the tenets of respect for self and each other and faith in God. The couple met at The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona campus, where Jahzeal first struck up a conversation with...
Velonique Bowen, former Miss Jamaica Festival Queen, has made good on her promise to assist students to meet their true academic potential, with the official launch of GetAced Academic Services Limited. GetAced Academic Services Limited is an...
With the holiday season in full swing, people are actively engaging in celebrations with friends and family, enjoying tempting alcoholic beverages. While raising a toast adds to the festive spirit, it is important to be aware of the possible...
IT IS Christmas Day, and you want to enjoy yourself, that is only natural! The holiday period is commonly a time of overindulgence, with almost infinite food at our fingertips, it can be difficult not to go overboard. Studies have found that...
More than 200 people and their families have benefited from the Nutri-Life Outreach Program conceptualised by Milton Campbell, the director of the programme and his team. According to Campbell, the initiative was born out of a collective sense of...
EARLY DIAGNOSIS of cancer focuses on detecting symptomatic patients as early as possible so they have the best chance for successful treatment. When cancer care is delayed or inaccessible, there is a lower chance of survival, greater problems...
Between holiday parties, family obligations and the pressure of finding the perfect gift, this time of year can go by in a flash. However, during the holiday season, we are often reminded that it is important to give back. The House of Miracles...
A new era has dawned at the Jonathan Grant High School in St Catherine. Once classified as an underperforming school, the pendulum has shifted significantly over the last twelve years, with the school’s administrators ensuring that the students...
EATING A healthy, balanced diet is an important part of maintaining good health, and can help you feel your best. This means eating a wide variety of foods in the right proportions, and consuming the right amount of food and drink to achieve and...
Gospel singers Rhoda Isabella and John Mark Wiggan are among the headline artistes scheduled for the second staging of the Walk by Faith concert that will be held on December 9 at the Portmore Heart Academy Auditorium in St Catherine. Other gospel...
WHAT WE eat can play a critical role in determining our health, whatever our age. The eating patterns established in the first few years of life influence our health during childhood and adulthood. Encouraging good nutrition during the early years...
