Published:Wednesday | November 20, 2024 | 12:06 AM
WHEN A heart attack strikes, it does not always feel the same in women as it does in men. Women do not always get the same classic heart attack symptoms as men, such as crushing chest pain that radiates down one arm. Those heart attack symptoms can...
Published:Wednesday | November 20, 2024 | 12:06 AM
MANY JAMAICAN seniors fondly recall the days when their parents thrived on diets that included high sugary-content like porridges and juices. It is common to hear, “My parents lived long eating this way, so why should I change?” Indeed, our elders...
Published:Wednesday | November 20, 2024 | 12:06 AM
Glaucoma, often called the ‘silent thief of sight,’ is one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. The condition, in which there is damage of the optic nerve due to increased pressure in the eye (also known as Intra-ocular Pressure (IOP)),...
Omar Barnett, founder and chief executive officer of one of the fastest growing medical research companies in the United States, Prospective Research Innovations, was recently nominated for the ‘Innovation in Health and Wellness Tourism’ category...
Published:Wednesday | November 20, 2024 | 12:05 AM
The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) is raising awareness about the potential health and environmental risks associated with sunscreens containing oxybenzone (Benzophenone-3), a common ingredient in many sun-protection products. “...
THIS YEAR, World Sugar Awareness Week is being observed under the theme, ‘Empowering Global Health’. Also, this week, we commemorate World Diabetes Day. This day is not merely a marker on the calendar, but a call to the policymakers, parents,...
Published:Wednesday | November 13, 2024 | 12:07 AM
BALANCE IS a one of the senses that we often take for granted, until we lose it. In our 50s and 60s, we may notice that our bodies feel less stable. Gradual changes linked to growing older, such as loss of muscle mass, lack of flexibility, slower...
OVER 3,000 people in Ferry Heights and adjoining communities, including areas of Portmore and Spanish Town, St Catherine, benefited from a comprehensive, three-day health fair – on November 4, 5, and 6 – held at Coore’s Fesco Service Station in St...
Published:Wednesday | November 13, 2024 | 12:06 AM
DIABETES IS a chronic condition that affects millions worldwide, where the body’s inability to regulate blood glucose levels leads to various health complications. In naturopathic medicine, a holistic approach to diabetes management emphasises the...
WHEN YOU have diabetes, it is important to keep your blood sugar levels within the range recommended by your healthcare professional. Diabetes can affect almost every part of your body, including your heart, eyes, kidneys, and nerves. Diabetes is...
THE MOST common type of diabetes – type 2 – occurs when fat, liver and muscle cells do not respond correctly to insulin. This is known as insulin resistance, and as a result, blood sugar cannot enter these cells where it would be available for...
AS WE bring the curtain down on another busy Breast Cancer Awareness Month, one cannot help but ask the question: “Why is breast cancer still the leading cause of cancer-related deaths among Jamaican women?” The level of awareness increases with...
MENOPAUSE DESCRIBES the stage of a woman’s life when her menstrual periods stop permanently, and she can no longer get pregnant. Menopause is not a disease or disorder, it is a normal part of ageing for women. The time leading up to menopause is...
A BREAST cancer diagnosis can be a life-altering event that brings a whirlwind of emotions. Whether it is yourself or a loved one who has received this diagnosis, the impact on mental health can be profound. Amid the physical challenges of cancer...
STRUGGLING WITH your mental health can start at any time when you have breast cancer. It could be after diagnosis, during treatment, or after treatment has finished. Your experiences can vary and can also depend on your circumstances. According to...
CARING FOR elderly loved one is a profound and rewarding experience, but it often comes with emotional and physical challenges. Providing care goes beyond meeting basic needs like food and shelter; it demands attention to the elder’s emotional well...
BREAST CANCER is one of the fastest-growing diseases among women. According to the World Health Organisation, one woman is diagnosed with breast cancer every four minutes and the disease claims a life every 13 minutes. This makes timely disease...
BREAST CANCER is the abnormal growth of cells in the breast that usually starts in the lining of the breast ducts, or lobules, and can grow into cancerous tumours. Most breast cancers are found when they are invasive, which means that the cancer...
YOU ARE eating and exercising as you always do, yet you find yourself gaining weight, especially around your midsection. You are now very concerned about what is going on with your body. For women in their 40s or 50s, these are likely signs that...
EXPERTS SAY the number one reason for divorce is the lack of communication. However, when everything you know to be normal is being snatched by changing hormones, communication may be last on the list. Navigating a course in uncharted territory can...
THE OVERALL objective of World Mental Health Day is to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilise efforts in support of mental health. The day provides an opportunity for all stakeholders working on mental health...
Dr Rose Ann Smith is a proud breast cancer survivor. Her journey over the last year – from diagnosis to treatment – has been riddled with challenges, but she has weathered the storm with grace and determination; rising like a phoenix amid...
WESTERN BUREAU: THE PSYCHIATRIC department at the Cornwall Regional Hospital [CRH] in Montego Bay, St James, kick-started its observance of Mental Health Week with an education campaign targeting patients’ relatives, featuring too opportunities...
LIFE IS fleeting and fragile, but precious and so very meaningful. Though it is short, it is significant. Lydia Gooden-Gordon is a vibrant, dedicated and compassionate woman; a bit sassy, yet reserved when necessary. She is fighting a battle that...
SELF-CARE IS a conscious act people take to promote their physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional health. It is vital for building resilience against life’s stressors that we cannot eliminate. When you have taken steps to care for your mind and...
