Minerals are nutrients that are essential to good health that our bodies cannot make but is present in the earth. Plants absorb them from the soil, and we get them most from eating plants or indirectly from eating animals that eat plants. We may...
The second staging in The Gleaner's Fit 4 Life Season 2 Tuff Enuff Challenge turned the volume way up. It was outdoor madness boot camp with the TrainFit Club, and fitness guru Stokely Rose and the crew ensured participants were trained to be tuff...
Jamaica Moves, an initiative by the Ministry of Health, has partnered with Running Events Jamaica to stage the inaugural Welcome to Kingston 5K.Set to take place along the corridors of the Kingston waterfront on July 8, the 5K will conclude the five...
The recent Medical Association of Jamaica (MAJ) 2018 Symposium focused on obesity. I congratulate the MAJ on finally bringing this enormous problem into sharp focus.Experts from our region analysed and dissected obesity from every angle. Their...
Published:Wednesday | June 27, 2018 | 12:00 AMMarvin Gordon
When training to improve performance, nutrition is one of the key areas to address. It's not as simple as the oft-repeated "eat more to get stronger/bigger". Nor does it begin or end with calorie counting. Proper nutrition is a...
CHICAGO (AP):Now that the world's leading public health group says too much Minecraft can be an addiction, could overindulging in chocolate, exercise, even sex, be next?The short answer is probably not.The new "gaming disorder" classification from...
A modified version of the polio vaccine, infused straight into aggressive brain tumours, helped some patients live for years longer than they normally would have, doctors reported yesterday.It's no miracle cure - only about 20 per cent of patients...
Hurricane season has just begun and the disabled are one of the vulnerable groups of persons in society and as a result we are at great risk. There are different organisations in Jamaica that are focused on emergency response, key of which is the...
Dr Margaret Green has broken the gender barrier once again, becoming the first woman to be named a Fellow of the Medical Association of Jamaica (MAJ).Over the MAJ's 55-year history, four male colleagues have been named Fellows. Green fills the...
The Gleaner’s Fit 4 Life Season 2 Tuff Enuff Challenge got off to an exciting start yesterday, as participants were determined to prove if they were tuff enuff. Launched at the Life Fit Training Centre, Red Hills Road in St Andrew, week one...
Published:Wednesday | June 20, 2018 | 12:00 AMMarvin Gordon
STRENGTH TRAINING Goal: Build strength. Recommended Tests: Upper body strength test (bench press) Lower body strength test (leg press) Training: The strength component of the training is designed around a push-pull split. The push...
I am still yet to get over the shocking revelation that Sammy did not plant piece a corn down a gully but had in fact planted peas and corn. One wonders what other lies I was told in my childhood and why the need to focus on the corn.I suspect that...
It was supposed to be just another routine day for Marc Blake back in August 2016 when the unexpected happened. Thirty-five years old then, the seemingly young, fit and 'healthy' Sagicor Life Insurance adviser shares his story of his encounter with...
Published:Tuesday | June 12, 2018 | 12:00 AMMarvin Gordon
Developing physical fitness is a data-driven undertaking. The foundations of a fitness programme should be rooted in the knowledge gathered from a thorough assessment of physical condition. A series of tests are used to determine...
Atopic eczema is a common inflammatory skin condition which tends to run in families with asthma, allergic rhinitis, and urticaria. It is known to make the skin very dry and itchy, so much so that it has been called 'the itch that rashes'.It is more...
Modern medicine continues to insist that we must closely monitor the level of cholesterol in our blood, and woe betide you if it is elevated. But what really is cholesterol?Cholesterol is a soft, waxy lipid (fat) substance in the blood that is an...
The National Blood Transfusion Centre is imploring all eligible individuals to support World Blood Donor Day collections tomorrow.The theme for this year's observance is 'Be There for Someone Else. Give Blood. Share Life'.It is recognised as a day...
Published:Wednesday | June 6, 2018 | 12:00 AMMarvin Gordon
Are you tough enough? That is the question we ask with the second instalment of The Gleaner's Fit 4 Life challenge. Yes, we know you have been making progress in your training. We know you have remained consistent, but are you truly fit?In search of...
Published:Wednesday | June 6, 2018 | 12:00 AMMarvin Gordon
Obstacle races or circuits are one of the most demanding physical activities. They require holistic fitness. Anyone who competes in these events will be required to demonstrate aerobic capacity as well as strength and strength endurance –...
Published:Wednesday | June 6, 2018 | 12:00 AMMarvin Gordon
Under the Five Rs training system, the last three Rs – repetitions, rest, and recovery – are no less important than the first two – range of motion and resistance. REPETITIONS Repetitions, or reps, are the number of times...
Someone asked me recently, in between bites of fried chicken and fries, if I would give them a tummy tuck. Not wanting to cast judgement, I asked if this was a cheat day on their diet and they flat out said no, but they would stick to a diet after...
The Pan American Health Organization/World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO) has recommended that all those travelling to the 2018 FIFA World Cup ensure that they are up-to-date with all their vaccinations, including the measles, mumps and rubella...
Skin is in! On the last Doctor's Appointment, the whole matter of anti-ageing and proper skincare was discussed as host Dr Sara Lawrence was joined by Dr Arusha Campbell-Chambers, clinical and cosmetic dermatologist, and founder and head of...
Published:Wednesday | May 23, 2018 | 12:00 AMMarvin Gordon
Fitness programmes are complex undertakings. There are many variables to consider. The five Rs principle aims to provide a simple way to keep track of the basic tenets of the training aspect of any fitness programme. So what are the five Rs? They...
