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May 29, 2022
Bariatric Surgery for Obesity at Age 65 and Beyond: A Cardiovascular Win
A recent report from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey states that people over 60 years of age are more likely to be obese than younger adults. “In the USA, 29% of elderly adults are obese, while similar rates are seen in The Bahamas as well,” says Muthukumaran Rangarajan, MD, a Consultant Bariatric and Robotic Surgeon at Doctors Hospital, Bahamas. “An interesting point to...
Get frequent cardiovascular exercise
February 23, 2011
Get frequent cardiovascular exercise
It is no secret; the best thing you can do to be healthy is exercise. Regular physical activity reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, lowers bad cholesterol, raises good cholesterol, fights osteoporosis, induces weight loss, enhances sex drive, improves regularity and is a natural sleep aid.
January 27, 2016
BJC/BGCSE Award Honourees praised for achieving 'optimum results'
Minister of Education, Science and Technology the Hon. Jerome Fitzgerald told award honourees at the 2015 BJC and BGCSE National Awards Presentation Ceremony that they have shown they were willing to make sacrifices and organise their activities to allow time for them to complete their studies with optimum results.
January 27, 2016
BJC/BGCSE award honourees praised for achieving 'optimum results'
Minister of Education, Science and Technology the Hon. Jerome Fitzgerald told award honourees at the 2015 BJC and BGCSE National Awards Presentation Ceremony that they have shown they were willing to make sacrifices and organise their activities to allow time for them to complete their studies with optimum results.
June 02, 2010
Global health ministers agree on instrument to battle CNCDs
Global Health Ministers reached agreement on a public health policy instrument for tackling one of the world?s fastest growing, most costly and alarming health problems ? chronic, non-communicable diseases - during the 63rd World Health Assembly (WHA) held in Geneva, Switzerland
Scotiabank shows heart
February 14, 2018
Scotiabank shows heart
Scotiabank is spreading love to children with cardiovascular disease by sponsoring the Heart Ball. Ninety-seven percent of every dollar raised at the event directly impacts young persons with congenital heart abnormalities...
April 27, 2018
Mobility and Fitness being promoted to reduce Obesity, Alzheimer's and Dementia in the elderly at the annual Sandilands Hospital Push-A-Thon
Dr. Indira Grimes, Consultant in the Geriatrics Hospital, Sandilands Rehabilitation Centre recently appeared on the Guardian Radio Talk Show Connected with host Lester Cox...
Thyroid Disorders Commonly Underdiagnosed, Putting Patients at Risk for Various Diseases
May 18, 2018
Thyroid Disorders Commonly Underdiagnosed, Putting Patients at Risk for Various Diseases
Cleveland Clinic Florida Details New Advanced Screening, Treatment Options
What is Heart Disease?
February 01, 2011
What is Heart Disease?
Heart disease is the #1 killer in the Bahamas. Coronary heart disease is the main form of heart disease. It is a disorder of the blood vessels of the heart that can lead to a heart attack. A heart attack happens when an artery becomes blocked preventing oxygen and nutrients from getting to the heart.
February 16, 2022
CLEVELAND CLINIC UNVEILS TOP 10 MEDICAL INNOVATIONS FOR 2022
Next generation mRNA vaccines. A new PSMA-targeted approach for prostate cancer. A novel treatment for reducing LDL cholesterol. These are some of the innovations that will optimize and change healthcare in the coming year, according to an expert panel of clinicians and researchers.
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