7 Tips to Reduce Stress
April has been observed as Stress Awareness Month since 1992. During the month, health care professionals increase their efforts to keep the public informed about the dangerous mental and physical...
View Article7 Tips to Help Prevent Heart Failure
Heart disease is still the number one killer in Jamaica and the world. One of the most common and troublesome forms of heart disease is heart failure, also called congestive cardiac failure (CCF). This...
View ArticleHow To Manage Stress
The new year has just started, but there are already so many things for us to get stressed out about, from national issues such as crime and security and the sliding dollar, to personal issues such as...
View Article10 Weight Management Tips
What is the number one New Year resolution? If you guessed ‘lose weight,’ you would be correct. But like all goals, getting there is often easier said than done. This Tip Thursday, we share some advice...
View Article#ResolutionsWeek – Get Fit And Healthy
Christmas has come and gone, and while we reminisce on the delights of the season – delicious food, family gatherings, vacations – we often spend some time at the end of the year to do some...
View ArticleHeart Month : Best Exercises for Heart Health
There is a saying, “Our health is our wealth”. How well have you been taking care of your ‘wealth?’ February is Heart Month. From tips on preventing heart failure to creating a healthier heart to going...
View ArticlePhysical Activity Can Save Your Life!
Yesterday marked the beginning of National Physical Activity Week, which emphasises the importance of regular physical activity as a way of preventing non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as heart...
View Article8 Benefits Of Regular Physical Activity
As we continue our observance of National Physical Activity Week, we turn our attention to some of the benefits of regular physical activity, having looked at some of the dangers of a sedentary...
View Article5 Good Health Habits That Add To Your Years
Over the course of National Physical Activity Week 2016, we have looked at the various benefits of being physically active, as well as some of the dangers of physical inactivity. Today, we wrap up by...
View ArticleChamps 2019 – Day 4 – In The News
A round up of today’s news stories about the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls Championships at the National Stadium, as per The Gleaner: “It has been 10 years since a Kingston College’s (KC) hand last...
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5 Days Of Champs 2019 – Points Standings, News and More
After 5 days of pure excitement, CHAMPS 2019 has wrapped up and the champions are Kingston College and Edwin Allen High! Here’s the official points standings from the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys and Girls...
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Portland Eastern By-Election 2019: 6 Things From The Data
After the tragic and untimely death of Member of Parliament Lynvale Bloomfield, the people of Portland Eastern will choose another Member of Parliament in a By-Election. This contest will see Damian...
View ArticleLet’s Talk Ackee
Ackee, Jamaica’s national fruit, is the delicious partner in the famous Jamaican national dish duo ‘Ackee and Saltfish’. This delicacy combines the saltiness of the saltfish and the buttery texture of...
View ArticleThe Keto Diet – How It Works, What To Eat, Risks And More
It’s no question that carbohydrates play a major role in the Jamaican diet: the “Usain Bolt approved” yellow yam, sweet potatoes, bread, oats, mangoes, bananas and tomatoes, are just some of the foods...
View ArticleHow To: Treat A Sore Throat
Many persons are at their worst when they have a sore throat: difficulty swallowing, loss of appetite, weight loss, and restlessness are just some of the torment experienced. How does one get used to...
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Three Ways Climate Change Is Expected To Impact Jamaica
“Caribbean economies, lifestyles, activities, practices and operational cycles are intricately linked to climate, making them vulnerable to its variations and/or changes” (Taylor et al. 2012) Jamaica,...
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How Treasure Beach Is Building A Climate Conscious Community
Everybody will be affected by climate change but what can we do about it? Well, Treasure Beach in St. Elizabeth has been taking action. As was reported in The Gleaner: “Treasure Beach is the first...
View ArticleHow To: Start A Neighbourhood Watch
A neighbourhood watch is a group of neighbours who look out for each other and report suspicious actions to the police; working together with law enforcement officers to keep their community safe....
View ArticleSweet Potatoes – Health Benefits and Recipes
Did you know that sweet potatoes have twice the fibre, twice the calcium, and over 1300 times more vitamin A than white potatoes? Sweet potatoes are filled with health benefits which when consumed...
View ArticleWhat Is Lactose Intolerance?
Lactose intolerance is a medical issue that affects persons of all ages and sizes. It is often referred to as an allergy to milk, but in fact, is the body’s inability to digest lactose. What is...
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