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Published:Saturday | January 17, 2026 | 12:05 AMKeisha Hill/Senior Gleaner Writer

Educator, international academic adviser, and inspiring poetic voice Dr Rene Level continues to leave an indelible mark on readers worldwide with her latest work, Shine Like You: There Is a Light Inside You. Following the success of her earlier...

Published:Friday | January 16, 2026 | 12:06 AMKeisha Hill/Senior Gleaner Writer

Cabean Badal is carving a niche in wellness décor with Boho Botanics Jamaica, a brand built on sustainability, creativity and respect for nature. Known for naturally fragranced botanical arrangements, the brand reflects a philosophy shaped by...

Published:Wednesday | January 14, 2026 | 12:06 AMKeisha Hill/Senior Gleaner Writer

When people hear the term hydrotherapy for dogs, many imagine a happy pet splashing around in water for recreation. While dogs may indeed enjoy being in the pool, therapeutic aquatic rehabilitation is far from casual swimming. In clinical settings...

Published:Wednesday | January 14, 2026 | 12:06 AMKeisha Hill/Senior Gleaner Writer

The start of a new year often comes with pressure to reset, improve, and push forward with ambitious resolutions. But, for women navigating menopause, this season of life calls for a different approach, one rooted in listening rather than forcing....

Published:Saturday | January 10, 2026 | 12:07 AMKeisha Hill/Senior Gleaner Writer

The Non-Geographic Formations No. 2 Chaplaincy Services Branch of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) reaffirmed its commitment to the spiritual and emotional wellbeing of its members when it hosted its annual prayer breakfast earlier this week at...

Published:Thursday | January 8, 2026 | 12:07 AMKeisha Hill/Senior Gleaner Writer

After Hurricane Melissa tore through Jamaica, leaving destruction and grief in its wake, Jamar and Natassia Wright stepped into schools with a different kind of relief effort – not rebuilding walls but restoring balance, motivation, and emotional...

Published:Wednesday | January 7, 2026 | 12:08 AMKeisha Hill/Senior Gleaner Writer

As 2026 unfolds, health professionals are encouraging persons to move beyond short-lived resolutions and toward sustainable lifestyle changes that support the mind, body, and overall well-being. Across the globe, research continues to show that...

Published:Tuesday | January 6, 2026 | 6:24 PMKeisha Hill/Senior Gleaner Writer

At a time when many women are navigating uncertainty, rebuilding after disruption, and repositioning themselves for what comes next, the Woman Ignite Success Summit (WISS) 2026 is returning with a timely and resonant message: ‘Elevate’. Now in its...

Published:Tuesday | January 6, 2026 | 6:25 PMKeisha Hill/Senior Gleaner Writer

Jamar and Natassia Wright, co-founders of Mind Food International, have wrapped up the first season of their podcast, ‘Designers of Change’, positioning it as a serious platform for leadership transformation, workplace innovation, and personal...

Published:Saturday | January 3, 2026 | 12:06 AMKeisha Hill/Senior Gleaner Writer

As misinformation continues to dominate social media and beauty trends, Dr Keren-Marie St Clair, founder of The Skin Lab Jamaica, believes the normalisation of unsafe skin practices in the Caribbean is rooted in long-standing systemic gaps. “Access...

Published:Friday | January 2, 2026 | 12:06 AMKeisha Hill/Senior Gleaner Writer

Physician, wellness advocate, and motivational speaker Dr Orlando Thomas has officially launched his latest book, Growing in the Desert, a deeply personal and faith-centred work that explores resilience, purpose, and personal growth in the face of...

Published:Wednesday | December 31, 2025 | 12:06 AMKeisha Hill/Senior Gleaner Writer

After Hurricane Melissa devastated communities across Jamaica and the wider Caribbean, sweeping away homes, displacing families, and leaving thousands emotionally shaken, much of the immediate response, understandably, focused on food, water,...

Published:Wednesday | December 24, 2025 | 12:07 AMKeisha Hill/Senior Gleaner Writer

For Dr Keren-Marie St Clair, skin health is more than aesthetics — it is deeply connected to confidence, mental well-being, and quality of life. As the founder of The Skin Lab Jamaica and creator of The Skin Lab, a medical-grade skincare line...

Published:Friday | December 19, 2025 | 12:07 AMKeisha Hill/Senior Gleaner Writer

In the true spirit of giving and community upliftment, the Kiwanis Club of West St Andrew hosted a Christmas Health and Wellness Fair at Laura’s Basic School, providing much-needed health services, education, and festive cheer to children and...

Published:Thursday | December 11, 2025 | 12:18 AMKeisha Hill/Senior Gleaner Writer

In a time when many young people struggle to balance academics with financial pressures, one determined baker is proving that passion, creativity and perseverance can open doors to opportunity. Armed with a small kitchen, a love of baking and a...

Published:Thursday | December 11, 2025 | 12:16 AMKeisha Hill/Senior Gleaner Writer

The Portmore Chorale once again lit up the stage with a performance blending vocal mastery, spiritual depth and the vibrant cultural energy that has defined the ensemble for four decades. This year’s concert, staged as a 40th anniversary gift,...

Published:Wednesday | December 10, 2025 | 12:07 AMKeisha Hill/Senior Gleaner Writer

THE CHRISTMAS season is a time of joy, family gatherings, food, and celebration; but for women experiencing menopause, it can also be a period of heightened stress, symptoms, and emotional overload. Hot flashes, sleep disruptions, mood swings, and...

Published:Friday | December 5, 2025 | 12:06 AMKeisha Hill/Senior Gleaner Writer

Jamaican cuisine is more than food. It is memory, migration, survival, celebration and identity served on a plate. Its evolution reflects centuries of cultural blending, creativity and resilience, shaping a tradition now admired worldwide. In...

Published:Wednesday | December 3, 2025 | 12:05 AMKeisha Hill/Senior Gleaner Writer

CHRONIC ILLNESSES remain one of the leading global health concerns, and at the centre of many of these conditions is a powerful but often overlooked biological force: inflammation. While inflammation is the body’s natural defence mechanism,...

Published:Tuesday | December 2, 2025 | 12:09 AMKeisha Hill/Senior Gleaner Writer

In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, the HerRelief Jamaica Foundation has mobilised recovery efforts across affected communities, coordinating medical supplies and support with backing from the Jamaican diaspora. Founded to serve vulnerable...

Published:Thursday | November 27, 2025 | 12:11 AMKeisha Hill/Senior Gleaner Writer

IN A heartfelt act of solidarity, the Wolmer’s Boys’ School football team has stepped forward to support St Elizabeth Technical High School (STETHS) following the widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa, which left classrooms damaged,...

Published:Wednesday | November 26, 2025 | 12:14 AMKeisha Hill/Senior Gleaner Writer

WHEN HURRICANE Melissa tore across Jamaica, it left more than physical destruction in its wake. It unsettled something deeper – our sense of safety, our emotional rhythm, and our memory of what normal feels like. For many, the storm passed. However...

Published:Tuesday | November 25, 2025 | 12:08 AMKeisha Hill/Senior Gleaner Writer

In the aftermath of Hurricane Melissa, Jamaica has seen compassion but also familiar challenges. Some communities receive repeated visits, while others get little or no aid. The issue is not a lack of care, but a lack of coordinated information. To...

Published:Thursday | November 20, 2025 | 12:08 AMKeisha Hill/Senior Gleaner Writer

A digital relief mapping and management platform designed to help coordinate disaster relief across the island, has been launched in response to the devastating impact of Hurricane Melissa. The system, called Relief Link Jamaica, connects donors,...

Published:Wednesday | November 19, 2025 | 12:07 AMKeisha Hill/Senior Gleaner Writer

TRAUMA IS an emotional response to a terrifying event, while Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that can develop if symptoms of trauma persist and interfere with daily life. Most people who experience trauma will...

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