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Canopy Insurance Limited, one of Jamaica’s premier life and health insurers, has partnered with MDLink Group Limited (MDLink), a leader in telemedicine solutions across the Caribbean, to provide all Canopy members with free tele-consult therapy...
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AMYLOIDOSIS AND THE HEART Carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS) can be caused by the accumulation and deposition of an abnormal protein (amyloid) in the structures that lie within the carpal tunnel. Amyloidosis is a generic term for a group of diseases...
Beginning in his early childhood, depression held its grasp on Kynan Cooke’s life for a protracted stretch of time. “As early as I can remember, from five or six years old, I recall feeling the dullness of mood for over 30 years,” the 55-year-old...
Lifestyle diseases refer to chronic conditions primarily caused by unhealthy habits and choices such as poor diet, smoking, a lack of physical activity, and excessive alcohol consumption. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is paramount as it is a...
Throughout the continental United States, the first full week of May each year is observed as Peripheral Neuropathy Week. This year it ran from May 4-11. The goal is to bring public awareness to a condition that is estimated to affect about 2.4 per...
Healthy mothers are better equipped to provide emotional support, guidance, and a stable home environment for their children. Your health as a mother is crucial because it directly impacts the well-being of families, children, and the broader...
DO YOU handle stress as well as you used to? For most folks, it gets harder as the years go by and that is a potential problem for their health. Stress increases the risks for chronic disease, to which the body is already more vulnerable after a...
THE SECRET to better health is so much more than eating better and exercising. It is about getting restorative sleep, having a positive attitude, and being resilient in the face of stressful situations. Also, getting unstuck when the going gets...
EACH YEAR, International Noise Awareness Day (INAD) reminds us of the serious damaging impact excessive noise can have on our hearing health. As we commemorate INAD 2025, the Jamaica Association for the Deaf Hearing Services (JADHS) is committed to...
WHILE WORKING at Hospital Provincial de Rosario in Argentina, Jamaican Eugenie Addison witnessed firsthand the devastating impact of air pollution on public health. The deadly effects of airborne diseases became painfully personal when she lost...
ANXIETY, STRESS and depression can have a negative impact on your physical health and may even increase your risk for heart disease and stroke. Mental wellness is crucial for overall well-being, impacting how we think, feel, and behave, and...
EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING is an important part of holistic wellness, as it can impact your outlook on life, your relationships, and your health. Taking care of your emotional well-being matters. When you are emotionally healthy you manage the various...
POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN Syndrome (PCOS) is a common hormonal disorder affecting women of reproductive age. It’s characterised by irregular periods, excess androgen levels, and cysts on the ovaries. PCOS can lead to infertility, and is also linked to an...
BEFORE THE champagne flowed and DJs turned up the volume, Camp Porti eased into each day with something quieter: movement, mindfulness, and the gentle invitation to be still. Held over the Easter weekend in Portland, the weekend experience was...
If your animal is recovering from injury or surgery, physical therapy is frequently the next step in the healing process. Physical therapy is an adaptation of the same types of techniques and modalities used for humans. The goal is to decrease pain...
ACCORDING TO Professor Wendel Abel, professor of mental-health policy in the Department of Community Health and Psychiatry in the Faculty of Medical Sciences and consultant psychiatrist at the University Hospital of the West Indies, Mona, trauma...
