FOCUS ON HEALTH Get moving for your health sake By Kim Jackson Physical activity is an important aspect of our everyday lives. The World Health Organisation defines physical activity as movement of the body produced by muscles that require energy expenditure. We tend to think of exercise when we hear the term physical […]
A study of dietary patterns in older adults in Australia shows those who followed a diet designed for brain health have a reduced risk of developing cognitive impairment. Following a diet designed to increase brain health in the long term appears to reduce the odds of cognitive impairment and disorders including Alzheimer’s disease and dementia, […]
By Virginia Nsitem Do you have difficulty sitting down comfortably because of low back and pelvic pain? Do you use a soft cushion to relieve pain when sitting down? Do you shift your position frequently or are you restless when sitting down for a long time? Do you have difficulty sitting on hard or […]
An MIT-led research team has developed a drug capsule that could be used to deliver oral doses of insulin, potentially replacing the injections that people with type 1 diabetes have to give themselves every day. About the size of a blueberry, the capsule contains a small needle made of compressed insulin, which is injected after […]
FOCUS ON HEALTH How exercise may protect against Alzheimer’s disease Athletes know a vigorous workout can release a flood of endorphins: “feel-good” hormones that boost mood. Now there’s evidence that exercise produces another hormone that may improve memory and protect against Alzheimer’s disease, according to a study co-led by Ottavio Arancio, MD, Ph.D., a researcher […]
FOCUS ON HEALTH ‘People we spend time with actually influence our body image’ Spending time with people who are not preoccupied with their bodies can improve your own eating habits and body image, according to researchers from the University of Waterloo. In a new study, researchers examined how social interactions influence body image. They found […]
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – Police Commissioner Ian Queeley has confirmed that a quantity of drugs to be used as evidence in a pending criminal case had been stolen from the police headquarters and that law enforcement officials are “committed to identifying those responsible for this heinous act.” In a statement, Queeley gave no indication as to […]
FOCUS ON HEALTH What is tendonitis? By Virginia Nsitem Do you feel pain near a joint or bone that is worse with movement? Do you feel swelling near a bone or joint? Or a crackling sensation near the joint? These are common symptoms of tendon injuries. What are Tendons? Tendons are fibrous tissues that are […]
FOCUS ON HEALTH Reducing the risk of DVT By Kim Jackson The holiday season is here and we are planning trips to far off lands or resorts close to home. But it’s important to be aware of hidden dangers whether going by plane, train or automobile. Over the last few years the risk of Deep […]
FOCUS ON HEALTH Maintaining a good posture and walking style By Kim Johnson Is your bag causing you neck and back pains? Whether you’re at school, working in an office or just out, chances are you carry a bag or laptop. Every day I see young people carrying a whole house on their backs. At […]
