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...
IN AN effort to give back to Jamaica in a sustainable way, J. Wray and Nephew Limited (JWN), a subsidiary of the Campari Group, recently hosted their annual blood drive at the company’s offices on Spanish Town Road. In collaboration with the Blood...
Published:Wednesday | September 25, 2024 | 12:06 AM
THE MALVERN Health Centre in St Elizabeth has been officially reopened following a comprehensive $54-million upgrade under the Ministry of Health and Wellness’ ‘Operation Refresh’ programme. Portfolio minister Dr Christopher Tufton reopened the...
Published:Wednesday | September 25, 2024 | 12:06 AM
ANXIETY IS what we feel when we are worried, tense or afraid, particularly about things that are about to happen, or which we think could happen in the future. Anxiety is a natural human response when we feel that we are under threat. It can be...
HAVE YOU ever gone to the doctor and spent more time talking about how to treat your symptoms, rather than what is causing them? Have you been prescribed medications that merely mask your symptoms, or even make them worse? Addressing the root cause...
IN THE recent past, fish fries, bake sales, and school barbecue fun days were fundraisers of choice for schools, churches, civic organisations, and charitable bodies. Costly, exclusive fundraising galas and cocktail parties worked for corporate...
Published:Wednesday | September 18, 2024 | 12:06 AM
A BALANCED lifestyle refers to having a sense of control and well-being in all areas of life. According to an article published by Physio West, written by Bec Clare (2020), balanced living involves achieving optimal health in various aspects,...
ADOPTING A sustainable diet can offer numerous environmental, social, and health benefits. But when shifting to a sustainable way of eating, it is also important to plan ahead and choose foods that are both good for your body and the environment....
PANCREATIC CANCER happens when malignant or cancerous cells grow, divide, and spread in the pancreas. The pancreas is a six-inch-long, spongy, tube-shaped organ located in the back of the abdomen, behind the stomach. It has two major jobs in the...
Published:Wednesday | September 11, 2024 | 12:07 AM
JAMAICANS ARE being urged to make use of the mental health services in the public health system to reduce the risk of suicides. The call comes from Senior Clinical Psychologist at the Western Regional Health Authority, Dr Georgia Rose, as the...
THE PROSTATE is below the bladder, surrounding the first part of a tube called the urethra. The urethra carries urine from the bladder to the penis; and the same tube also carries semen, which is the fluid containing sperm. Just behind the prostate...
PROSTATE CANCER develops in a man’s prostate, the walnut-sized gland just below the bladder that produces some of the fluid in semen. It is the most common cancer in men after skin cancer. Prostate cancer often grows very slowly and may not cause...
Published:Wednesday | September 4, 2024 | 12:06 AM
HEALTH PROMOTION and education officer for St Ann and author Kerry-Ann Patterson-Blake is hoping to make a good impression with her recently released children’s book – War Against the NCDs (non-communicable diseases). NCDs are typically caused by...
COLORECTAL CANCER is a type of cancer that affects the colon (large intestine) or rectum. It is one of the most common types of cancer worldwide. It can cause severe harm and death. The risk of colorectal cancer increases with age. Most cases...
IN AN effort to promote good health and wellness among Unicomer (Courts) Jamaica Limited staff members, the company has launched its new flagship ‘Betta U’ wellness initiative. Betta U is an innovative health and wellness programme designed to...
As parents, we understand the importance of protecting our children’s eyes from the sun’s harmful rays, but what about the harmful effects of blue light? Blue light, a colour in the visible light spectrum, is everywhere. Believe it or not, sunlight...
Papaya has long been regarded as containing healing properties, as both the fruit and its leaves are used in traditional medicinal practices across the world. While more studies must be conducted to determine the benefits of papaya leaves, modern...
Monkeypox is caused by the Orthopoxvirus, which is related to the smallpox family of disorders native to the African continent. However, this virus has recently spread throughout Africa and to some countries in Europe. Monkeypox (mpox)is capable...
THE THYROID gland plays a major role in the regulation of many body processes, especially those related to metabolic function. Maintaining optimal function of the thyroid and balanced levels of its main hormones is vital for overall health....
JAMAICAN ATHLETES are unstoppable. Throughout the years we have seen where many of our home-grown athletes, from Merlene Ottey to Usain Bolt, enjoy long and successful careers. However, the reality is that most athletes’ careers are oftentimes cut...
