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Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction
Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction
Posterior tibial tendon dysfunction is one of the most common problems of the foot and ankle. It occurs when the posterior tibial tendon becomes inflamed or torn. As a result, the tendon may not be able to provide stability and support for the arch of the foot, resulting in flatfoot.
High heels and your feet
High heels and your feet
No other shoe has been recognized as a symbol of leisure, sexuality, style and sophistication than the high-heeled shoe.
Living with lupus
Living with lupus
Due to improvements in treatments for lupus (Systemic lupus erythematosus), people with the condition are living significantly longer, according to Dr. Omala Ablack who said the outlook for any given individual is dependent on the severity of the disease and whether any vital organs are affected. But she said most people with lupus could expect to live a normal -- or near normal -- life span.
Dr. ...
7 Surprising health benefits of drinking gin in moderation
Unlike a lot of spirits, gin has some surprising health benefits (when drunk in moderation, of course). In fact, it dates back to the Middle Ages when it was used as a form of herbal medicine...
National Insurance Prescription Drug plan launched
National Insurance Prescription Drug plan launched
The Government of The Bahamas has officially launched the National Prescription Drug Plan (NPDP). Minister of Health the Hon. Hubert Minnis described the initiative as a ?partnership? between the private and public sector.
Tips For Healthy Kidneys
Tips For Healthy Kidneys
The kidneys are important organs that affect many other body parts, including the heart. Follow these tips to keep them working efficiently: Avoid extra salt, Exercise, Stay hydrated, Use medications with caution and Know the risk factors.
Ardyss International Bahamas to hold Conference with Ardyss Co-Founders
Freeport, Bahamas -
Our Ardyss Bahamas Team team is pleased to announce our Conference
planned for
28th November, 2010 at 4pm Radisson Our Lucaya.
Ardyss
is a health and Wellness company and have been in business for 20 years
this year. We have been in the Bahamas over a year and have really made
a difference in the lives of Bahamians.
Our Major Product is a
juice called levive which help...
Okyanos expands beyond cardiac stem cell therapy
Okyanos expands beyond cardiac stem cell therapy
The Okyanos Heart Institute, the Grand Bahama-based stem cell therapy facility, yesterday announced that it had expanded its treatment options beyond cardiac stem cell therapy as The Bahamas positions itself as a regional leader in stem cell therapy. Speaking with Guardian Business, Okyanos CEO Matt Feshbach revealed that the government had approved Okyanos to perform a wider array of procedures, ...
MAY 2020: Lupus Awareness Month
MAY 2020: Lupus Awareness Month
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune condition that can cause inflammation throughout your body. However, it tends to primarily be a localized condition, so it’s not always systemic.
An autoimmune disease is a condition in which your body’s own immune system is responsible for the inflammation and breakdown of its own cells.
Many people with lupus experience a mild version of it, but it can bec...