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Assistive devices for the hearing impaired
Assistive devices for the hearing impaired
Although hearing aids are the most generic form of hearing technology used by those who are deaf and hard of hearing, there are numerous other assistive technologies available to help people with hearing loss live even more independently. In most cases, these assistive devices can be used both separately from hearing aids, or in addition to hearing aids, to enhance the auditory environment and eve...
Broken toes are common foot injuries
Broken toes are common foot injuries
A broken toe is a common foot injury, yet it is one of the most neglected injuries in the entire body.
Causes: Broken toes usually result from trauma or injury to the foot or toe. Injuries such as stubbing a toe or dropping a heavy object on a toe may cause a fractured or broken toe. Sometimes fractures can happen when a toe is bent too far up or down, or if the foot and toes are twisted. A stres...
Healthy Sleep Habits
Healthy Sleep Habits
Healthy sleep habits can make a big difference in your quality of life. Having healthy sleep habits is often referred to as having good ?sleep hygiene.? Try to keep the following sleep practices on a consistent basis:
It is a good thing to sing praises unto God
It is a good thing to sing praises unto God
"The Lord sustains the humble but casts the wicked to the ground." - Psalm 147:6
Come Saturday morning, I am usually up, like every morning, at 5 a.m., and I enjoy making up my bed with all the pillows in "stay there" mode. I really love getting up early because it gives me time for reflection and to render thanks to a God who has brought me thus far on my way.
Saturday, outside of funerals, is m...
Bahamas First-A Clean Sweep at 2017 JA Awards
Bahamas First-A Clean Sweep at 2017 JA Awards
The Bahamas First Anchors, the Junior Achievement (J.A.) company sponsored by Bahamas First General Insurance Company, captured top awards at the recent 2017 J.A. Awards Night including the coveted 2017 Overall Company of the Year award...
Bahamas First Anchors capture top awards at 2017 Junior Achievement Awards
The Bahamas First Anchors, the Junior Achievement (J.A.) company sponsored by Bahamas First General Insurance Company, captured top awards at the recent 2017 J.A. Awards night, including the coveted 2017 Overall Company of the Year award.
The Bahamas First Anchors made a clean sweep at the awards event capturing not only the sought-after top company award, but also awards for Top Sales, Top Exam S...
Simple ankle stretches you can do at home
Simple ankle stretches you can do at home
One of the most common issues that prevent people from participating in regular physical activity are weak, stiff, or painful ankles. It is often the result of a recent or chronic ankle sprain. Following an ankle sprain, strengthening exercises should be performed until you can bear weight on the ankle comfortably and your range of motion is near full.
There are several types of strengthening exer...
Man who killed mother to be sentenced next week
Man who killed mother to be sentenced next week
A man convicted of the murder of his elderly mother will learn his fate next Thursday.
At a sentencing yesterday, prosecutor Uel Johnson suggested that the 57-year-old Jerome Butler get 40 years in prison for the murder of his 81-year-old mother.
Defense lawyer David Cash asked for sentence at the lower end of the 30 to 60-year sentencing guideline, due to Butler's age and previously clean crimina...
Atlantis continues to aid country's hurricane relief efforts
Atlantis Senior Vice President of Public Affairs & Retail, Ed Fields presented the Bahamas Red Cross with a cheque totaling some $63,000 Friday, March 31st.The donation is part of a continued effort by Atlantis, Paradise Island to aid hurricane relief efforts for the islands of The Bahamas...
Police warn Jubilee Gardens residents to stay away
Police warn Jubilee Gardens residents to stay away
Officials have warned residents to follow the evacuation orders that were issued for residents in Jubilee Gardens on Sunday in order to prevent residents experiencing medical complications.
Officer in charge of Police Fire Services Superintendent Walter Evans said the evacuation orders are still in effect and residents should take heed.
"It is still in effect, and for those persons who are experie...