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Health
Recovering from holiday binging
Holidays come and go, but the fear is that the fat will stay forever. You'll likely know the experience. Socially, habitually, and culturally you feel the need to enjoy the festive eating, all the while knowing that you could be putting your wardrobe, goals, and health in jeopardy, but... Read More
Sargassum seaweed and your health
In recent times, there have been several newspaper articles, academic symposia, and meetings within the tourism sector in our region regarding the pervasive sargassum weed now found polluting many beaches across the Caribbean. Read More
Fight germs: Keep your toothbrush clean
It's a fact; germs are lurking everywhere. From the people we meet, to the objects we touch throughout the day, we are constantly exposed to germs. One place that should be a germ-free zone, however, is your toothbrush. Read More
Meal timing strategies appear to lower appetite, improve fat burning
Researchers have discovered that meal timing strategies such as intermittent fasting or eating earlier in the daytime appear to help people lose weight by lowering appetite rather than burning more calories, according to a report published online in the journal ... Read More
New initiatives to enhance food safety in Caribbean
PARAMARIBO, Suriname (CMC) — Food safety regulators from Caribbean Community (Caricom) countries are calling for the establishment of a Caribbean Task Force on Food Safety as they seek to harmonise standards for food safety within the region. Read More
WHO says e-cigarettes 'undoubtedly harmful'
RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (AFP) — Electronic cigarettes are “undoubtedly harmful” and should be regulated, the WHO said Friday as it warned against the use of vaping products by smokers trying to quit their deadly habit. Read More
Eat right to live right
MOST people hope to live full, healthy lives with very little or no pain, and hopefully, no medical drama. Read More
Nestlé Jamaica rolls out wellness initiative for staff
DEPRESSION, anxiety, and even suicide have increased globally and have caused companies to turn their attention to the prevalence of mental health issues in organisations. Read More
New clues on why women's Alzheimer's risk differs from men's
LOS ANGELES, United States (AP) — New research gives some biological clues to why women may be more likely than men to develop Alzheimer's disease and how this most common form of dementia varies by sex. Read More
What are mulberry molars?
SEEING your child's baby teeth be replaced with permanent teeth can be an exciting time. Read More
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