Health

Take your hypertension meds daily, doc advises

A family physician is advising people with hypertension to adhere to their daily medication regimen, irrespective of whether their blood pressure readings indicate that the condition is under control.

What is dental crowding?

CROWDED teeth, also called overcrowding or dental crowding, is when there is not enough space in the mouth for permanent teeth to grow in straight.

The Bible & coping amid COVID-19

IN the words of one colleague, we are living in “covidious” times.

Bumps in the road for AstraZeneca vaccine

PARIS, France (AFP) — Hailed as a cheap, easy to store, not-for-profit vaccine, the AstraZeneca shot has suffered its fair share of hiccups. In the latest, blood clots suffered by some of those vaccinated prompted a number of countries to suspend use of the...

10 key moments in the coronavirus pandemic

P ARIS, F rance (AFP) — From the first cases in C hina to worldwide lockdowns and vaccination drives, here are the 10 key moments since the coronavirus pandemic was declared a year ago by the World Health Organization...

Have you had your fruits & veggies yet?

STUDIES representing nearly two million adults worldwide show that eating about five daily servings of fruits and vegetables, in which two are fruits and three are vegetables, is likely the optimal amount for a longer life, according to new research published recently in the American...

HFJ, JLS partner for Salt Awareness Week

�JAMAICA Library Service (JLS) has partnered with the Heart Foundation of Jamaica (HFJ) to host Salt Awareness Week 2021, under the theme 'More Flavour, Less Salt'.

Got your COVID jab?

IF you happen to be among those who have so far received the COVID-19 vaccine in the United States and are planning to visit Jamaica, you could still be a carrier of the virus and be required to quarantine.

Did you get a dental implant done?

Peri-implant diseases are inflammatory conditions affecting the soft and hard gum tissues around dental implants.

Coaching and mental well-being

I was recently approached by an old friend who confided in me that her son was failing in school and was having a hard time coping with the online classes. When I asked the son how he was doing, he responded: “Auntie, I feel like I am going out of my mind. I am...