Several things in our lives continue to erode our savings and even deplete our pension plans.  One of the most significant is our health.  You can often hear young people run jokes about the older generation while they run about showing off their new parts, hearts, lungs, brains etc.  Unlike our forefathers who grew up […]

It’s no secret that some view self-care as selfish, but nothing could be further from the truth. Self-care is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle; not a luxury reserved for a chosen few with extra time and money on their hands. It is true that the mere mention of “self-care” often evokes images of […]

October is more than just a change of seasons; it’s a time when pink takes center stage to remind us of the importance of breast cancer awareness. This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we’re here to empower women with knowledge and steps to take control of their breast health. Early detection saves lives, and it all […]

Thanksgiving and Christmas are a wonderful time of year, where you get to spend time catching up with family and friends. They are also a time where there is a lot of focus on food, which can be very stressful if you have diabetes. You want to enjoy yourself and eat delicious food, but managing […]

The August Festivities in the BVI is a glorious occasion for BVIslanders and visitors alike.  However even before the season kicks over, caution on the road is priority if we are to remain safe.  We want our loved ones to remain safe. Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury to the brain caused by an […]

Movement of any kind is beneficial to the body, those who take pleasure in stretching and allowing their body to flow with nature benefit much from the habit. Stretching is a physical exercise that requires putting your body part in a certain position that lengthens and elongates the muscle or muscle group with the hope […]

Glory Ramjawan epitomizes the words of the famous Reggae and Dancehall singer Mark Anthony Myrie popularly known as Buju Banton in his song “Destiny”. “I’ve been blessed, I have been touched, I love Jah so much, they keep fighting me I’m not giving up.  The realms of Zion fill my spiritual cup, wisdom over standing […]

With the ever-increasing ageing population in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), elder/geriatric care has become a major talking point. The Minister for Health has expressed his commitment to improving the situation for the elderly in the territory and the Ministry of Health and Social Development has embarked on a project to provide a caring and […]