With summer-body goals in mind, many have already started hitting the streets, parks, and gyms in search of the ideal summer look. While realistic goal setting and consistency are important, the habits that one foster can make or break his or her...
Resistance bands might seem like just another 'glute exercise' fad among women but there might be some method to the madness. In fact, adding resistance bands to your training can provide huge benefits for men and women alike. From...
Exercise-related injuries are among those things people tend to forget about until disaster hits. Whether one is planning, training or recovering, injuries aren't usually given much thought. The result is the common cycle: train hard, get...
Protein supplements are all the rage these days. If you have ever even thought about fitness, chances are you have been inundated with the idea that you need protein powder. Whether it be the guys at the gym or influencers on Instagram, there seems...
With recent research suggesting soy can significantly support weight loss, nutrition scientist Dr Michelle Braun believes that the protein is applicable to the Jamaican population. “Very relevant to the Jamaican population is the soy benefit...
Despite being high in fat, nuts are incredibly nutritious and healthy. They are loaded with magnesium, vitamin E, fibre, and various other nutrients. Studies show that nuts can help you lose weight, and may help fight type 2 diabetes and heart...
Work is under way by the technical working group developing the Government’s proposed national eye health plan. The group was established in 2017 by Health Minister Dr Christopher Tufton, to provide policy and strategic direction for the prevention...
Garlic is one of nature’s most potent remedies and is also one of the easiest to find. It has been extensively researched in over 5,000 studies for its natural ability to help the body recover. This herb has been used for a multiplicity of...
What is Influenza (Flu)? Flu is a contagious respiratory illness caused by influenza viruses that infect the nose, throat, and sometimes the lungs. It can cause mild to severe illness, and at times can lead to death. The best way to prevent flu...
The kidney filters toxins from the blood, regulates blood pressure, red blood cells and balances fluids in the body. So kidney health is paramount to life. But Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD), which is the gradual loss of the function of the kidneys,...
The Region of the Americas can reach the goal of ending tuberculosis (TB) in the next decade if countries are able to accelerate the progress achieved so far, reducing even more the number of deaths and new cases per year, the Pan American Health...
Q. I am over 40. Am I too old to have LASIK surgery? A. No. There are several options for laser vision correction after 40 that will afford good distance as well as near-vision correction. The technique is called mono-vision, where the ‘...
Time and time again in my clinical office or while volunteering at a health fair, I encounter individuals with superhigh blood pressure and urine dense with sugar, but they’re walking around looking otherwise fine. The only thing standing between...
Strong, healthy spinal erectors are a fundamental element of a healthy body. The erectors are not 'show' muscles and they receive even less attention than other back muscle but their role is not something that should be overlooked. Still,...
Low-carb diets are all the rage, but can cutting carbohydrates spell trouble for your heart? People getting a low proportion of their daily calories from carbohydrates such as grains, fruits and starchy vegetables are significantly more likely to...
A new study has found that undergoing a yearly eye test could have more benefits than just updating your eyeglasses prescription. In a study of more than 200 people, researchers with the Duke Eye Center in the United States (US) found differences...
The Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) recently launched a new phase of its ongoing obesity-prevention media campaign, calling for action to support the health of Jamaican children by way of supporting a sugary-drink tax, which can help reduce child...
1. Around 20 per cent of the world’s children and adolescents have mental disorders or problems About half of mental disorders begin before the age of 14. Similar types of disorders are being reported across cultures. Neuropsychiatric disorders...
I often observe people. I sit and ‘people-watch’, they call it. I sit from afar and listen to the words and watch for the facial expressions, the exasperation, the laughter, the tears, and even the anger. I realise we all carry so many emotions....
If there is one area where loaded carries shine, it is in their simplicity. For an exercise that is as beneficial and versatile as a loaded carry is, one probably expects that it requires some expensive machine or the flexibility and strength of a...
According to some studies, anywhere from four to 40 per cent of men are dealing with some sort of premature ejaculation. Now a new product has hit the market to help with that often embarrassing problem. It’s a topical premature ejaculation spray...
Not many professions arouse such curiosity and imagination as this small surgical subspecialty – plastic surgery. So tightly is it linked to stories of the beautiful and famous that we all love, adore and at times envy, that it seems to many that...
Published:Wednesday | February 27, 2019 | 12:00 AM
Minister of Health, Dr Christopher Tufton, is encouraging residents of Hanover to adopt healthy lifestyle practices to prevent the risks of obesity and non-communicable diseases. Speaking at the Ministry of Health ‘Taking Responsibility Road Tour’...
Published:Wednesday | February 27, 2019 | 12:00 AM
One of the latest crazes to hit the world of nutrition and weight loss is the ketogenic diet. This diet, as usual, has been popularised by celebrities and influencers. The diet is simple: cut out carbs to an extremely low portion of your meals, and...
