Health

The holidays can be a very stressful time in so many ways. Added to that, many use this time of year to indulge and overindulge in more ways than one. Come January, when they come off their high, they are left ...

A few months ago, excited by the emerging health benefits of sorrel (hibiscus sabdariffa), I decided to grow two rows of red sorrel in my backyard. After my ecstatic amazement at having them reach maturity...

An international team spearheaded by researchers from the University of Copenhagen has identified the genes that put some children at particularly high risk of serious asthma attacks, including one not previously suspected of being implicated in the...

During the holidays, it can be all too easy to overeat. But there's more at play when it comes to packing on pounds this time of year. Another holiday tradition that can affect your weight is stress....

Breadfruit is a seasonal food that is considered a staple in the Caribbean food groups. Breadfruit provides energy, is gas-forming in some persons, and makes a tasty punch...

'Make a Healthy Decision, Quit Smoking Today' is a call to action by the Jamaica Cancer Society in its lung cancer focus for the month of November.Why should one quit smoking? Why is it a healthy choice that one should make?According to the Statistical...

I face the unenviable task of explaining to the 42-year-old gentleman and his wife of six years that he has lung cancer, which has spread to both lungs, and that his chances of recovery are unlikely.He undergoes chemotherapy,...

The Mercedes-Benz S Class 2014 model has the ability to scan the road and adjust its suspension in advance to ensure a smooth ride...

The other day, someone shared this concern with me: I started going to the gym three months ago, and after being flustered for the first week, I hired a personal trainer. However, I have recently discovered that he is not a certified personal trainer....

Keep your face cool - To get a firming fix, stash your face creams in the refrigerator and apply them chilled, noted Patricia Wexler, MD, a dermatologist in New York, United States.

Yam, a starchy root, is a favourite food in most Jamaican homes and even for those in the diaspora who are willing to pay a big price for a taste of this simple yet delicious food item.

Getting a good night's sleep as you get older can be a challenge.