Health
November 2025
by Keisha Hill
Effective coping strategies for managing post-hurricane stress
HURRICANES CAN cause tremendous damage, not just to homes and communities, but also to our mental health. After experiencing such a traumatic event, many people feel overwhelmed, anxious, and…
November 2025
Checkups and tests you should not miss
SOME PEOPLE see their doctor every year for a physical to make sure that they are in good health. There is debate about whether you need to go that often. However, in the end, it depends on your age,…
October 2025
How to look, feel and function younger as you age
AS THE world population continues to live longer, the quest for the fountain of youth is at the forefront of many people’s minds. From anti-ageing supplements to plastic surgery, people will try just…
October 2025
by Keisha Hill
Is your environment harming your breast health?
EARLY DETECTION saves lives! Early detection of breast cancer not only saves lives, but in today’s world, there is good treatment, therefore early screening is crucial. However, helping to prevent…
October 2025
Advertorial | Protecting our healthcare workers from radiation-induced breast cancer and other health risks
Breast cancer remains Jamaica’s most common cancer, with more than 1,200 new cases and several hundred deaths each year, according to the Ministry of Health and Wellness. Preventing radiation-related…
October 2025
Cedar Valley Community benefits from health fair
RESIDENTS OF Cedar Valley in Sligoville, St Catherine, recently benefited from a community health fair that included health screening, wellness workshops and giveaways, courtesy of the event sponsors.…
October 2025
The role of screening and treatment in beating breast cancer
BREAST CANCER remains the most common cancer among women worldwide as well as in Jamaica, where it is the number one cause of cancer-related deaths. In 2022, an estimated 2.3 million women were…
October 2025
How menopause affects your heart
Let us talk about menopause – the topic most women were never truly prepared for. So many women enter this stage of their lives feeling confused, frustrated, and alone; but it does not have to be that…
October 2025
by Keisha Hill
Breast cancer prevention
MAINTAINING A healthy weight, staying physically active, limiting alcohol, not smoking, and being mindful of hormone replacement therapy can help prevent breast cancer. Regular screenings like…