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SELF-CARE MEANS taking care of yourself so that you can be healthy, well, be able do your job, care for others, and do all the things you need to and want to accomplish in a day. If you think you have been hearing more about self-care lately, you...

MENTAL HEALTH is a state of mental well-being that enables people to cope with the stresses of life, realise their abilities, learn and work well, and contribute to their community. According to Dr Pearnel Bell, clinical psychologist, it is an...

HERBS ARE the leaf part of a plant that is used in cooking. These can be used fresh or dried. Any other part of the plant, which is usually dried, is referred to as a spice. These include, for example, barks (cinnamon), berries (peppercorns), seeds...

RHEUMATIC HEART disease (RHD) is an important cause of acquired heart disease in children and young adults, and is particularly common in Jamaica and the Caribbean, where access to healthcare and close cardiac monitoring is not yet optimal. It is...

As some sections of Westmoreland experience low levels of rainfall, the parish’s health department is advising residents to exercise caution when sourcing and using water for domestic purposes, to prevent potential health risks. Health Education...

CONSTRUCTION OF the Western Children and Adolescent Hospital in Montego Bay, St James, will continue during the new financial year, from an allocation of more than $800 million. Details of the project are outlined in the 2024/2025 Estimates of...

More than 2,000 tests were conducted during the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ ‘Know Your Numbers’ campaign in Sam Sharpe Square, Montego Bay, St James, on February 16. Each of the approximately 700 participants underwent an average of four...

TO FURTHER decrease infections in high-risks groups, the Government has set aside more than $1 billion for the National HIV/AIDS Response in Jamaica Project during the 2024/2025 fiscal year. The programme is geared at reducing AIDS-related...

EVERY WEIGHT-LOSS journey is a personal one. There is a lot of information available for you to begin the path to weight loss, and it can take a lot of work to figure out how to get going. However, there are ways to ease yourself into losing weight...

LOSING WEIGHT and maintaining it is hard because of how the body responds to weight loss. After losing weight, the body tries to put it back on. While healthy eating and increased physical activity are important, for many people they may not be...
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