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April 25, 2011
Pick Up a Book And Bulk Up Your Brain

Don?t deny yourself the luxury of curling up with that murder mystery, tragic tale, romance, or sci-fi thriller this weekend. Consider it self-defense class for your brain. Being a bookworm doesn?t just make you smart. It makes you mentally tough.

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April 26, 2011
In pursuit of physical wellness

Physical Wellness is achieved through eating nutritious foods, regular physical activity and not using tobacco, drugs and drinking excessive alcohol. It includes medical self care, such as taking prescribed medication and appropriate use of the medical system.
Being our best physically provides almost immediate beneficial results both physically and psychologically. The benefits of looking good ...

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September 26, 2023
Effects of smoking on feet

Smoking cigarettes has long been known to have detrimental health effects on the body, contributing to heart disease, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), lung cancer and early death. Smoking can also have many lesser known but just as deadly health effects on the feet. The feet are the part of the body that is farthest ...
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September 20, 2023
Trade data shows increases in import and export for Q2 2023

NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Data on merchandise trade for the second quarter of 2023 reveals that the value of commodities imported into The Bahamas amounted to $1,094 billion, marking a substantial increase of 35 percent in comparison to the corresponding period of the previous year. The primary categories of merchandise imports were mineral fuel, lubricants, and [...]

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News Article
September 19, 2023
Latest trade stats show increased Q2 exports and imports

The Bahamas National Statistical Institute (BNSI) released the country's latest trade data for the second quarter of 2023 yesterday, revealing that the country's imports increased by 35 percent when compared to the same period last year, and exports increased by 68 percent when compared to 2022. The BNSI said the total value of commodities imported ...
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September 06, 2023
Consumer Price Index for June showed tapering increase

The Bahamas National Statistical Institute (BNSI) released its Consumer Price Index (CPI) for June 2023 revealing that the monthly inflation rate in The Bahamas, which represents the overall change in prices, for 2023 increased by 0.1 percent when compared to May 2023.

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News Article
September 05, 2023
Your dental health is important to your overall health

We know today that the oral cavity is the gateway to your body. The health of your mouth is therefore the gateway to your overall health. There is a direct relationship between diseases of the mouth and their effects on the body.

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News Article
August 03, 2023
The pervasive impact of inflation

Countries like The Bahamas are particularly vulnerable to economic fluctuations due to their unique geographical and socio-economic characteristics. As is the case in many Caribbean countries, tourism is a critical pillar of our economy, driving growth, creating massive employment and entrepreneurship opportunities, and maintaining much-needed foreign exchange earnings. The latter is a necessity f...

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July 28, 2023
Early Diagnosis and Significant Advances in Treatment Could Reduce High Lung Cancer Death Rate, Says Cleveland Clinic Expert

With early screening and ongoing advances in treatment options, there is no reason for lung cancer to maintain its reputation as one of the deadliest cancers, according to an expert from global health system Cleveland Clinic, speaking ahead of World Lung Cancer Day [August 1].

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July 17, 2023
Imports up 22 percent in first quarter

The Bahamas National Statistical Institute (BNSI) revealed in its latest Trade Quarterly Report that the value of imports during the first quarter of 2023 increased by 22 percent, when compared to the same period last year. The total value of commodities imported into The Bahamas stood at $1.02 billion at the end of the first quarter. ...
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