FOCUS ON HEALTH Take a bath 90 minutes before bedtime to get better sleep Biomedical engineers at The University of Texas at Austin may have found a way for people to get better shuteye. Systematic review protocols—a method used to search for and analyze relevant data—allowed researchers to analyze thousands of studies linking water-based passive […]
Do you experience pain in the feet with your first steps in the morning? Do you have difficulty walking after sitting for a long period of time due to foot pain? Do you feel numbness at the ball of your foot or sharp pain at the heel of the foot? This article will discuss common […]
KINGSTON, Jamaica – Director of the Cannabis Licensing Authority (CLA), Delano Seiveright says emerging reforms in the United States and Europe relating to cannabis are exactly what Jamaica needs to benefit from the lucrative medical marijuana industry. Seiveright, who recently returned from Great Britain where he joined some 80 panelists from countries across the globe […]
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – As this year’s hurricane season gets underway, psychosocial support will be utilized to help Caribbean people when disaster hits. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and the Caribbean Development Bank (CDB) have launched the “Stronger Together” campaign that draws attention to the information and tools available to assist communities in better coping with […]
The first set of licenses to begin producing medicinal cannabis in St. Vincent and the Grenadines were issued this week. The island’s Minister of Agriculture and Industry, Hon. Saboto Caesar, embraced the milestone noting “many challenges amidst immense opportunities.” “The journey over the past 20 months to put the legislative and administrative frameworks in place was certainly […]
By Stephen Weir Earlier this month a birthday party was held at the posh Windsor Arms Hotel along Toronto’s Mink Mile. And while the 50 or so guests were there to mark Jamaican Minister ’s 67th birthday, most in attendance also wanted to talk about medical ganja. Members of Toronto’s black business and political communities […]
Do you experience pain in the shoulders when reaching up high? Do you feel shoulder pain when pushing or pulling an object? Does your shoulder pain keep you from sleeping comfortably on your side? This article discusses some causes of shoulder pain. All you need to know about the shoulder joint: The shoulder joint is […]
The mango is a popular tropical fruit that is common in Jamaica and enjoyed by many. Indeed, Jamaicans go crazy over this fruit that comes in many shapes and sizes. Mango is low in calories but full of nutrients. One cup (165 grams) of sliced mango provides: Calories: 99, Protein: 1.4 grams; Carbs: 24.7 grams; Fat: […]
Do you experience knee pain when kneeling down, walking, or climbing stairs? Do your knees feel stiff and achy? Do your “crunching” and “grinding” noises in your knees? This article will discuss the important knee structures and some related injuries. Knee Anatomy: The femur (thigh bone), patella (knee cap), tibia and fibula (lower leg bones) […]
BRIDGETOWN, Barbados – One university of the West Indies (UWI) lecturer is calling on Caribbean governments to take a different approach to the issue of human trafficking. Senior lecturer in Sociology at the Cave Hill Campus, Dr Joan Phillips said while there was a lot of anecdotal information in the Caribbean when it comes this […]
