Health

Eggs are an excellent source of protein, lipids, vitamins and minerals, and contain antioxidants that help prevent cardiovascular disease and cancer, according to experts.This is especially true for eggs from...

On September 16, 2017, when Robert Brown weighed in to join the National Health Fund's Work It Out Challenge, he had one goal in mind. That was to lose weight, specifically from his abdomen."My wife was one of my biggest motivators," said Brown with...

With the 2018-19 school year slated to begin in September, the Ministry of Health is urging parents and guardians to adhere to the schedule outlining clinic appointments for the vaccination of children.Acting director of family health services in...

Recently, there has been a renewed onslaught on coconut oil. One so-called expert has even labelled the oil "pure poison". This is not surprising as every time there is a renewed interest in coconut oil, the medical establishment begins to destroy...

If there is one word that describes the jump rope exercise, it is efficient. This exercise – often written off as something for kids and boxers – can torch energy at rates as high as 1,000 calories per hour...

Summer is in full swing! It is a time when many persons are concerned about the appearance of skin concerns such as stretch marks, cellulite, sagging skin and excessive body fat.Many persons dream of working on these problems in a safe, non-surgical...

Use heart rate to monitor intensity Exercise intensity is one of the most important variables of training. Exercise intensity not only influences effectiveness and safety, it should also influence other key inputs such as duration, frequency and...

Narayana Health, the Indian healthcare giant behind Health City Cayman Islands, has announced a December 2019 completion date for a multimillion-dollar comprehensive cancer treatment centre at its existing campus in Grand Cayman.Dr Ashutosh...

The super intense six-set obstacle course challenge truly tested the fitness level of The Gleaner's Fit 4 Lifers on Saturday morning at Season Two's eighth event at the Life Fit Training Centre in St Andrew.Sled push, 60 battle rope, agility ladder...

Not even a rainy start could dampen the fun and excitement of the second instalment of the Body By Kurt FitFest Fitness Party and Expo held in New Kingston at the Emancipation Car Park recently.The 'Veterans vs Millennials' theme, which started the...

A food journal is meant to capture a snapshot of one's eating habits, with the goal of driving improvement. The next step, of course, is assessment; figuring out what that picture shows.What do you look for though?First, it's important to remember...

Saw Palmetto is used to treat a number of ailments, and is best known for its use in treating enlarged prostate, certain types of prostate infections and prostate cancer. It is also used for testicular inflammation, urinary tract inflammation,...