Health
WHAT IS the deal with vitamin D? It is known as the ‘sunshine vitamin’ because your body absorbs it during time spent outdoors, but then again, it is also in some of the foods you eat. This vitamin has an important role to play in keeping your...
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THREE YEARS ago, Latoya Minott Smikle’s world plunged into darkness. After five-and-a-half years of fighting courageously, her son Aiden-Jon Hall passed away due to complications of the deadly Sickle Cell Disease in 2022. From her painful loss, she...
DEPRESSION CAN affect anyone, even those who seemingly have it all. The death of a loved one, loss of a job or the ending of a relationship are difficult experiences for a person to endure. It is normal for feelings of sadness or grief to develop...
IF IT feels like we are all a bit more anxious or depressed, it might be because we are. A new national report, published by the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), indicates that nearly one out of five adults reported...
AP: There always seems to be someone on TikTok, YouTube or Instagram showing you a multistep skincare routine they swear by. They might use expensive products like snail mucin or red-light therapy masks that allegedly hydrate your skin or help...
EATING HEALTHY at social events is important because it supports overall physical and mental well-being by boosting energy, strengthening your immune system, and improving mood while also promoting positive social connections by allowing you to...
TOO OFTEN in clinics across Jamaica, a patient walks in and says, “Mi sugar good”, pointing to a blood glucose result from a week ago. But when I ask about their HbA1c, kidney function, cholesterol, or eye screening, they haven’t done them....
PROSTATE CANCER is a disease that starts in the prostate gland, which is part of the male reproductive system. The prostate gland is found at the base of the bladder and is about the size of a walnut. Cancer occurs when the cells in the prostate...
YOUR GASTROINTESTINAL (GI) tract, also known as your gut, plays an important role in your overall health. Your gut is lined with a special barrier that releases helpful nutrients into your bloodstream while keeping harmful things, like toxins, from...
ACROSS JAMAICA and the Caribbean, a crisis is eroding our health, economies, and dreams for the future. Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) such as hypertension, heart disease, diabetes, cancer, and chronic respiratory illnesses, in addition to mental...
YOU MAY be having perimenopause if you experience irregular periods, hot flashes, night sweats, sleep problems, mood swings, brain fog, vaginal dryness, and weight gain, but the only way to confirm it is to consult a doctor. According to Orlando...
CAREGIVERS FOR cancer patients provide a vital support role, assisting with medical, practical, and emotional needs, and often acting as the main link to healthcare providers. This demanding role can lead to significant physical and emotional...
Stress and poor mental health can negatively impact your physical and mental well-being, leading to issues like anxiety, depression, fatigue, headaches, and a weakened immune system. This can also manifest as changes in mood and behaviour, such as...
One of the most common and least discussed symptoms of menopause is vaginal dryness. Many women feel embarrassed to talk about it, but you are far from alone. Up to 50 to 60 per cent of women in mid-life years experience dryness, itching,...
People often desire to lose weight quickly, even overnight, due to various factors including the desire for a quick fix, unrealistic expectations, or the influence of fad diets and social media trends. While some overnight weight loss is possible...
Belly fat accumulation is often the result of a combination of factors including diet, lifestyle, genetics, and hormones. A diet high in calories, especially from sugary and processed foods, along with a lack of physical activity, are major...
