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Ministry of Health Works with Partners to Improve Nation's Health Outlook
Minister of Health the Hon. Dr. Duane Sands said in an effort to address the impact the burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCD’s) has on The Bahamas, the Ministry of Health is pleased to partner with the Ministry of Education, Foodie Co. (a Small Business Development Centre Program affiliate) and Corporate Bahamas to launch the 100 per cent SMART Fruit for Kids Pilot Program at Centreville Pri...
OBESITY LINK TO COVID FATALITIES: Shock study reveals 'scary' risk to people with weight problems
OBESITY LINK TO COVID FATALITIES: Shock study reveals 'scary' risk to people with weight problems
A new international study has revealed that obesity increases the risk of COVID-19 deaths by nearly 50 percent...
Cleveland Clinic Florida Lecture Draws Double Expected Crowd
It was double the expected crowd, standing room only, when Cleveland Clinic Florida partnered with local experts to present its first in a series of lectures on medical issues impacting Bahamians. The initial topic – prevalence of breast cancer in Bahamian women...
BAMSI's Training in Post Harvest Technology aims to reduce food waste and hunger
The Ministry of Agriculture opened a Post Harvest Training Workshop for 30 participants from various areas in the Ministry's departments, March 27, in St. Matthew's Parish Hall on Church Street...
Pet Food Institute Goes to Summer Camp
Pet Food Institute Goes to Summer Camp
Bahamas Humane Society summer camp attendees get a lesson on what not to feed Fido...
Ardastra Impacts US Teens Through Broadreach
Ardastra Impacts US Teens Through Broadreach
It was an unlikely classroom for middle and high school students from the US, but within the lush, tropical gardens of Ardastra – The Bahamas’ only zoo and conservation centre American teens discovered whether their true life’s calling is to provide care for animals.
Dangers of a processed food diet and its agrarian alternative
With the commercialization of nutrition and rebranding of Western staples as "healthier" alternatives, today's society is seeing a rise in veganism as a way to combat health challenges. However, according to Qubtic Quitchen chef Tesha Fritz-Eneas (also known as Amunet), switching to a vegan diet [...]
Hamilton to participate in Tampa Pro Show
Hamilton to participate in Tampa Pro Show
Bahamian professional bodybuilder Jameil Hamilton is in Tampa, Florida, to take part in the 2019 International Federation of BodyBuilding & Fitness (IFBB) Professional League Yamamoto Nutrition Cup. The competition, which will be held at the Grand Hyatt, will get underway today and will wrap up [...]
August Is National Breastfeeding Month
August Is National Breastfeeding Month
11 Benefits of Breastfeeding for Both Mom and Baby
Breast milk provides optimal nutrition for babies.
It has the right amount of nutrients, is easily digested and readily available.
However, the rate of breastfeeding is as low as 30% in some groups of women (1Trusted Source, 2Trusted Source).
While some women are unable to breastfeed, others simply choose not to.
Yet studies show breastfeedin...
A Better Back Chiropractic Center Presents: Posture
A Better Back Chiropractic Center Presents: Posture
Throughout life, we have heard many times over that we should have good posture. The way we stand, sit, and hold our body structure every day ends up determining what stresses are placed on our bodies, especially our spines.
We know that abnormal postural habits lead to improper spinal and body function. It can lead to subluxations in our spine, a compromised chest cavity, abnormal growth patt...