HEALTH

Although we only have two months until the new year, it is never too late to commit to a healthier lifestyle. Of course, exercise is an essential element of the fitness journey, but so is eating. The way you cook your food is crucial since you are not only cutting …

The first thing people do as they wake up or head to bed is to wash their face. Therefore, it is essential to select the facewash you use. A good facial wash has glycolic acid which exfoliates and can nourish your skin as you sleep or protect the skin from …

A special report on Financial Wellbeing revealed that two in five workers (40 percent) feel overwhelmed by debt. TELUS Health (formerly LifeWorks), a global leader in employee health, released the report in April 2023 as part of its Mental Health Index that shows significant declines. The US Mental Health Index …

Erectile dysfunction (ED) is the inability to get and maintain an erection to allow satisfactory sexual intercourse. An erection happens due to increased blood flow into the penis stimulated by sexual excitement or direct contact. Having occasional erection issues should not be worrying; however, ongoing erectile dysfunction is a sign …

Part 2 of the Keep It Simple Series (KISS) offers dental care guidelines for busy mums and dads who are ready for the brushing teeth routine with their children. Cheryl Ann Roberts, Dental Nurse Practitioner of Cheerful Children Family Dental Practice in Trinidad offers advice. Nobody really likes anyone poking in his/her mouth. …

As you might know, sleep is essential in ensuring the well-being of one’s health. In addition, a good night’s sleep marks the end of our daily activities and closure to our day. Unfortunately, many individuals ignore the importance of getting an early night’s rest as they often get swept up …

There is more to this daily night-time ritual than hibernating for a couple of hours. Sleep is essential to both physical and mental health. Sleep quality affects productivity, intelligence, retention ability, body weight, and overall health. However, not many people can boast of a night of deep and relaxing sleep. …

“Our revamped brand identity really marks a new beginning for DIVA that will lay the groundwork for upcoming innovation,” said Carinne Chambers-Saini, founder and CEO of DIVA. “For twenty years, our community has trusted DIVA to demystify periods and provide reliable and sustainable period care. We are so looking forward …

The medical school admissions process can be an extremely stressful and overwhelming experience for aspiring medical students. One aspect that is often overlooked is mental health and self-care during this process. Here are some strategies for addressing mental health and practising self-care during stressful medical school admissions. Strategies for dealing …

April is Autism Acceptance Month, and the Autism Society of America will highlight the real impacts of acceptance in action, from interpersonal interactions to national policy choices. Autism is the fastest-growing developmental disability in the United States, with one in 36 children receiving a diagnosis, according to today’s newly released …