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Vitamin D and bone health
February 21, 2023
Vitamin D and bone health
Can you believe it's possible to have low vitamin D Levels even in The Bahamas where we have more than 300 beautiful sunny days a year? Although many foods are fortified with vitamin D, many people find it surprisingly hard to get enough. Many people working office jobs rarely see the sun because they drive ...
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Vitamin D and bone health
April 11, 2017
Vitamin D and bone health
Today, although many foods are fortified with vitamin D, most persons find it surprisingly hard to get enough -- even for us living here in The Bahamas where most of our days are sunny. Many people working office jobs rarely see the sun because they drive in cars with tinted windows, are in the office all day or use SPF 30 sunscreen to block the sun's rays. This adds up to exposure to sunlight not...
Turf toe
February 28, 2017
Turf toe
Turf toe is not a term you want to use when talking to a head football coach about his star running back, like it was seen in the recent Super Bowl. Turf toe is a common term used to describe a sprain of the ligaments around the big toe joint. Although it's commonly associated with football players who play on artificial turf, it affects athletes in other sports also -- soccer, basketball, wrestl...
Ru'Shon has his heart repaired
October 29, 2013
Ru'Shon has his heart repaired
A child's first airplane ride is always an exciting experience -- it's excitement that usually rubs off on to the people traveling with them -- and such was the case for Ru'Shon Fox. During the summer, four-year-old Ru'Shon, with his mother Sandra Williams-Fox in tow made his first trip to the United States. The excitement the youngster displayed as he prepared to travel to Hollywood, Florida, was...
The hot flashes and mood swings are real
August 20, 2013
The hot flashes and mood swings are real
Hot flashes, mood swings, irritability, decreased libido, vaginal dryness, the inability to bear children - symptoms that most women think of when they think of menopause or the change of life.
Menopause is a normal, physiologic change that every woman goes through if they live long enough, which extends from 12 months after their last period until death, and should not be viewed as a doom...
Child needs 500,000 for a bone marrow transplant
July 05, 2013
Child needs 500,000 for a bone marrow transplant
HALF a million dollars is standing between 5-year-old Zion Knowles and getting a much needed bone marrow transplant.
Jason and Ancilla Knowles were told by doctors in May that their daughter was no longer in remission in her fight with leukemia and it was also discovered that she was now a diabetic...
December 03, 2012
New Providence Association of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
New Providence Association of the Deaf (and Hard of Hearing) hosted its first fundraising event, a Souse-Out and Membership Drive on Saturday, November 24th, at the Western Esplanade on West Bay Street. Delicious stewed fish, stewed conch, sheep tongue souse, turkey souse and chicken souse were sold for a donation of $10 for souses and $12 for stew.
August 14, 2012
Bone Cancer Is An Abnormal Growth of New, Malignant Tissues In Bone Cells
Bone cancer is one of the cancers that affect children, adolescents and young adults more frequently than older people. There are different types of bone cancers, and most affect young males more often than young females.
The Grain That Builds Bone
April 27, 2011
The Grain That Builds Bone
Brown rice contains one of the best kept secrets of bone health: magnesium. Yes, calcium is still key when it comes to keeping bones strong, but magnesium - something lots of older adults don?t get enough of - is another bone builder your body needs. And brown rice is a great source.
The Facts About Osteopenia
November 22, 2010
The Facts About Osteopenia
Osteopenia is the medical term for low bone density. A diagnosis indicates you may be at risk of a more severe form of thinning bones called osteoporosis. If you have osteopenia, it's time to protect your bones from thinning even more. The lower your bone density, the greater your risk of a fracture. Researchers suggest performing weight-bearing exercises, getting plenty of calcium and vitamin D...
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