FOR MANY people, the start of a new year marks an opportunity to reflect on your life, and think about where you would like to be in the future. While new year resolutions may get a bad rap for encouraging unrealistic goals or placing pressure on...
Jahzeal and Danaia Clarke’s relationship has been built on the tenets of respect for self and each other and faith in God. The couple met at The University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona campus, where Jahzeal first struck up a conversation with...
Velonique Bowen, former Miss Jamaica Festival Queen, has made good on her promise to assist students to meet their true academic potential, with the official launch of GetAced Academic Services Limited. GetAced Academic Services Limited is an...
With the holiday season in full swing, people are actively engaging in celebrations with friends and family, enjoying tempting alcoholic beverages. While raising a toast adds to the festive spirit, it is important to be aware of the possible...
IT IS Christmas Day, and you want to enjoy yourself, that is only natural! The holiday period is commonly a time of overindulgence, with almost infinite food at our fingertips, it can be difficult not to go overboard. Studies have found that...
More than 200 people and their families have benefited from the Nutri-Life Outreach Program conceptualised by Milton Campbell, the director of the programme and his team. According to Campbell, the initiative was born out of a collective sense of...
EARLY DIAGNOSIS of cancer focuses on detecting symptomatic patients as early as possible so they have the best chance for successful treatment. When cancer care is delayed or inaccessible, there is a lower chance of survival, greater problems...
Between holiday parties, family obligations and the pressure of finding the perfect gift, this time of year can go by in a flash. However, during the holiday season, we are often reminded that it is important to give back. The House of Miracles...
A new era has dawned at the Jonathan Grant High School in St Catherine. Once classified as an underperforming school, the pendulum has shifted significantly over the last twelve years, with the school’s administrators ensuring that the students...
EATING A healthy, balanced diet is an important part of maintaining good health, and can help you feel your best. This means eating a wide variety of foods in the right proportions, and consuming the right amount of food and drink to achieve and...
Gospel singers Rhoda Isabella and John Mark Wiggan are among the headline artistes scheduled for the second staging of the Walk by Faith concert that will be held on December 9 at the Portmore Heart Academy Auditorium in St Catherine. Other gospel...
WHAT WE eat can play a critical role in determining our health, whatever our age. The eating patterns established in the first few years of life influence our health during childhood and adulthood. Encouraging good nutrition during the early years...
Ozayne and Amanda Campbell share a history that goes back to their high school days. But, the two officially became a couple 11 years ago. The flames of passion were fanned by a mutual belief that they were destined for each other. Interestingly,...
THE MISSION of St George’s College (STGC) is to prepare students for tertiary education and to enable them to become men of competence, who will assume positive leadership roles in transforming societies. The college also ensures that the students...
Kingston Curry Festival is poised to be a complete culinary experience for patrons and exhibitors alike. Taking place this Sunday at Hope Zoo, attendees can look forward to indulging in good food and enjoy a day filled with live music, and art....
Monitoring your blood pressure during the holidays can be challenging due to changes in routine and increased stress. High blood pressure can lead to serious health complications if left untreated or if your current treatment plan is ignored....
DIABETES OCCURS when the blood sugar levels in the body are too high. This disease can cause problems such as heart disease, kidney failure and amputations. Blindness is also one of the severe complications of diabetes and knowing how many people...
Many people often see the notion of marrying a high-school classmate or childhood sweetheart, the person who initially sparked butterflies in their stomach, as a fairy tale. Jermaine and Kayla first met in elementary school, but life led them down...
It is no secret that obesity is widespread. Nearly three out of every four men are either overweight or obese, and 50 per cent of men do not engage in vigorous leisure-time physical activity for more than 10 minutes, according to the United States...
Jamaican police officers and their spouses are set to benefit from a number of initiatives, spearheaded by the National Police Wives Association Jamaica (NPWAJ), an affiliate of the National Police Wives Association based in the United States. NPWA...
Clyve Bowen is the overall winner of the Jamaica Cultural Development Commission (JCDC) Creative Writing Competition and Exhibition, taking home the title of Best Overall Writer in the organisation’s annual awards ceremony held recently at The...
MAGNESIUM IS one of seven essential minerals that the body needs in significant amounts to function and maintain good health. While most people understand the value of certain vitamins and other supplements, magnesium is frequently overlooked by...
EVERY DAY we use soaps, lotions, deodorants, hair products and cosmetics on various parts of our bodies. However, in recent years, an increasing number of reports have raised concerns about many of them. While the chemicals in cosmetics make us...
THERE ARE many ways you can lose weight – from making small changes to what you eat and drink to finding more support. If you are overweight, losing weight will give you more energy and help to reduce the risk of obesity, heart disease and type 2...
MOST PET owners are clear about the immediate joys that come with sharing their lives with companion animals. However, many of us remain unaware of the physical and mental health benefits that can also accompany the pleasure of snuggling up to a...
