The Heart Foundation of Jamaica this week observes 'Go Red for Women' with activities to increase women's awareness of heart disease and debunk the myth that it is a 'male disease'.'Go Red for Women' is a global campaign giving women a personal and...
Every time I have a discussion on cervical cancer, I think of Jenny. Maybe I remember her because she was a young, black woman, only 33 years old, just a few years older than I was when we met. Maybe I remember her because she was such a likeable person or because I felt so sorry that she had to die that way.
Recently, colleague health columnist Dahlia McDaniel wrote about her challenges with rheumatoid arthritis. This week, I will share with readers information about another type of arthritis which is truly a bane of life - osteoarthritis.
It is difficult for some of us to exercise after a day of manual work. Yet, exercise is one of the best ways to overcome the stress and fatigue of a hard day's work. After exercising, we will feel energised to take on other tasks....
Recently, I had to part company with my housekeeper, who used to assist me with meal preparations. I lead a very busy lifestyle and I am convinced of the benefits of wholesome home-cooked meals.
The notion is that 'bad foods' are usually recalled from the trade.Consumers are expected to make the right choices when purchasing foods but these choices are usually driven by convenience and cost...
Men who smoke cause disease and death in themselves and those around them.Environmental tobacco smoke, also called second-hand smoke or passive smoking...
Fish is usually served during Lent and at Easter.Fresh fish is always a healthy option. It is lower in saturated fat than meat and the oily types of fish such as salmon are high in heart-healthy omega-3 fats.
Is it really a slow metabolism that causes some people to gain weight and others to have a hard time losing weight? Can you really speed up your metabolism? Environmental Nutrition's latest newsletter and Healthy Cooking...
This week thousands of children will sit the GSAT examinations. After years of preparation, the day has come. Here are some tips to aid last-minute preparation.
Widespread measurement of cholesterol levels has provided a major breakthrough in the prevention of coronary heart disease (heart attacks) and strokes.
We 'girls' should include regular screening tests in our healthy lifestyle plan.These regular screens usually pick up health concerns before they get out of control...
"Every night he would enter my room. I did not enjoy it. It was sheer horror. He threatened me. I could tell no one. I was angry, hurt and humiliated. I felt powerless...
Waist size can say that we are attractive, overweight, obese or in poor health. There is a positive relationship between excess fat around the waist ...
