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Keep going
Keep going
Now let me ask you a simple question, which hopefully I already know the likely answer to. Now here goes with the question -- do you wish to be successful in life, across the board? Now hopefully the answer from everyone to that simple, straightforward question is in the affirmative. Now if perchance it's in the negative for anyone there's no doubt about it, you need some immediate counseling be...
Asue Foundation helps hurricane victims
Asue Foundation helps hurricane victims
As a result of the devastation caused by Hurricane Joaquin the Asue Foundation responded with relief to those affected.
From the collection
From the collection
The title is undoubtedly provocative, given the Bahamian bent toward Christianity, but "Let Us Prey" (1984-86) is, quite literally, a gift. Donated by Dave Smith in 2007, the work is at once an act of good faith while simultaneously critical of bad. It's another painting from the National Collection that we have given some gentle care to and put on display for the current Permanent Exhibition, "Re...
Ankle fractures
Ankle fractures
A broken ankle, also known as an ankle "fracture", is when one or more of the bones that make up the ankle joint are broken. They can range from a simple break in one bone, which may not stop you from walking, to several fractures, which forces your ankle out of place and on which you are not able to walk for months. The more bones that are broken, the more unstable the ankle becomes. There may be...
Ankle sprains are one of the most frequent musculoskeletal injury seen by primary care physicians
Ankle sprains are one of the most frequent musculoskeletal injury seen by primary care physicians
Ankle sprains are one of the most frequent musculoskeletal injury seen by primary care physicians. It is estimated that each day more than 25,000 people in the United States require medical care for ankle sprains. The ankle joint is made up of three bones -- tibia, fibula and talus, held together by many ligaments that provide stability by limiting side-to-side movement.
Ankle sprains are common s...
Exercising common sense in the summer heat
Exercising common sense in the summer heat
The temperatures are soaring and it's to the point where it can feel like it's more than 100 degrees at times. When the sun's rays are not at their hottest, it can still be uncomfortably hot. Even the people who engage in outdoor exercise programs as early as 5 a.m. still feel the heat due to the soaring humidity. And while medical professionals encourage people to engage in fitness programs, they...
Lollipops of love
Lollipops of love
If you're dealing with a crabby co-worker or sour-faced friend, offering them a sucker may help sweeten them up, according to a 2011 North Dakota State University study which came to the conclusion that people with a sweet tooth have sweeter dispositions. It's a concept Michael Fountain believes in, and he rewards people with a sweet treat and words of encouragement to show gratitude to someone wh...
The function and importance of ear wax
The function and importance of ear wax
Ear wax, or cerumen, is a yellowish, waxy, natural substance produced by glands in the skin of the outer ear canal of humans and other mammals to protect the ear canals from damage and infection. Ear wax consists mainly of shed skin cells, hair, and the secretions of the ceruminous and sebaceous glands of the outer ear canal.
Ear wax serves several important functions in the ear canal so removing ...
Sands sends pinkeye warning
Sands sends pinkeye warning
Minister of Health Dr. Duane Sands yesterday encouraged Bahamians to take the health advisory concerning a reported increase of conjunctivitis cases seriously, noting that his ministry remains watchful of the spread of the bacterial infection, particularly throughout schools...
Vacation-ready feet
Vacation-ready feet
The long-awaited summer vacation is finally here! But nothing ruins a perfect summer vacation faster than a painful foot. Summer is when we spend lots of time outdoors and barefoot. This increases the risk of injury and pain to the feet. From the airport to your hotel room, or from the beach to your backyard, there are many opportunities for injury to your feet, including puncture wounds, sunburn,...