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Health officials to expand fight against CNCDs
December 28, 2010
Health officials to expand fight against CNCDs
Nassau
, The Bahamas - Public Health officials will expand their efforts
in the fight against chronic, non-communicable diseases (CNCDs) in 2011,
Minister of Health Dr. the Hon. Hubert A. Minnis said recently.
Dr. Minnis said CNCDs such as diabetes, hypertension, cancer
and cardiovascular diseases continued to be the leading causes of illness,
hospitalisation and death among Bahamians over the c...
March 03, 2020
The link between dental disease, heart disease and diabetes
If periodontitis is diagnosed, the next step is to treat it effectively. Recently, research journals and modern medical professionals have been pointing to a connection between our oral health, hygiene and our cardiovascular risk...
Think of Your – and Your Partner’s Heart Health
February 28, 2020
Think of Your – and Your Partner’s Heart Health
Do you worry about your spouse’s heart? A recent survey finds that two-thirds of Americans in a committed relationship are concerned with their partner’s heart health. Moreover, 60% of Americans (particularly men) say they are more motivated to live a heart healthy lifestyle for their spouse than for themselves...
Making the transition from paper to digital
February 25, 2020
Making the transition from paper to digital
The National Health Insurance Authority's (NHIA) electronic health records launch event. From left are Graham Whitmarsh, NHIA managing director; Dr. Robin Roberts, NHIA chairman; and Dr. Tyneil Cargill and Dr. Elsa Wilson, NHIA registered primary care providers...
Cleveland Clinic Develops Calculator To Estimate 10-Year Risk of Diabetes Complications
December 22, 2019
Cleveland Clinic Develops Calculator To Estimate 10-Year Risk of Diabetes Complications
Patients struggling with type 2 diabetes and obesity are faced with the decision of whether to receive usual medical care or undergo weight-loss surgery. Now, a new risk calculator developed by Cleveland Clinic researchers can show these patients their risks of developing major health complications over the next 10 years depending on which course of treatment they choose...
New Radiation Oncology Specialists Clinic at The Cancer Centre Bahamas in collaboration with Miami Cancer Institute
October 16, 2019
New Radiation Oncology Specialists Clinic at The Cancer Centre Bahamas in collaboration with Miami Cancer Institute
Baptist Health International and Miami Cancer Institute, a part of Baptist Heath South Florida, have collaborated with The Cancer Centre Bahamas to establish a Radiation Oncology Specialists Clinic in Nassau...
September 25, 2019
Weight-Loss Surgery Associates with 40% Reduction in Risk of Death and Heart Complications in Patients with Diabetes and Obesity, Study Shows
A recent Cleveland Clinic study shows that weight-loss surgery performed in patients with type 2 diabetes and obesity is associated with a lower risk of death and major adverse cardiovascular events than usual medical care. These patients also lost more weight, had better diabetes control, and used fewer medications for treatment of their diabetes and cardiovascular disease...
July 17, 2019
Health & Nutrition Business With Zamunda Fitness - July Fitness Blog
Great question, so based on last month’s fitness blog I highlighted two types of exercise that can help you to achieve your fitness goal. The topics that I’ve highlighted were Cardiovascular (or Cardio) exercise and Strength Training exercises. For someone that may be morbidly obese and can’t jog or do a push up. Its recommended that you at least start with walking. Start at half a mile of w...
The Importance of Understanding Blood Pressure World Hypertension Day 2019 reminds us to ‘Know Your Numbers’
May 17, 2019
The Importance of Understanding Blood Pressure World Hypertension Day 2019 reminds us to ‘Know Your Numbers’
Are you suffering from high blood pressure? In The Bahamas, it’s an epidemic silent killer. A 2006 healthy lifestyle initiative led by the government noted that approximately 21 percent of the Bahamian populace had hypertension. And according to a 2012 PAHO report, the number one cause of death in The Bahamas between 2006 and 2009 was related to hypertensive disease with 688 deaths.
Hyperten...
Reverse and control
March 14, 2016
Reverse and control
Obesity is not as simple as many people may believe. It is a complex disorder involving an excessive amount of body fat, and it increases a person's risk of diseases and health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure.
The good news, according to doctors is that even modest weight loss can improve or prevent health problems associated with obesity. Dietary changes, increas...
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