Dr. Ian Lewis Shares Insights from a Career of Specialized Experience Last month marked breast cancer awareness month. Although the focus typically centers on women, it is important to recognize that men possess a small amount of breast tissue, giving…
Diabetes is a significant public health challenge across the world. In 2021, 537 million adults were living with diabetes, and that figure is expected to jump to 643 million by 2030. Given the seriousness of the disease, which can lead…
In recent years, hiking has surged in popularity, and more people are hitting the trails to achieve their health and fitness goals. At the forefront of this movement is ‘Blazing Trails’, a hiking group founded by Lewiston Smith that has…
Independence Day is two weeks away, and just about four weeks after that will be Christmas Day. During this time, many of us will be attending parties, fetes and limes as we eat drink and be merry. However, for those…
… Biggie Irie shares his Journey to Wellness Carlton Geoffrey Owen Cordle, affectionately known as “Biggie Irie,” has captivated audiences locally, regionally, and internationally for over 35 years with his sweet vocals and commanding stage presence. On the stage, he…
The holiday season brings warmth, joy, and connection with loved ones, but it can also bring financial stress if we are not careful. Holiday spending often goes beyond gifts and decorations—there is the extra cost of food, drinks, travel, and…
(From the 2011 Diabetes Today Edition) What’s next? Don’t let it control you. Diabetes is a life-long complicated disease requiring time and effort to manage and control effectively. Before diabetes you lived your life as you chose and would like…
(From the 2010 Diabetes Today Edition) By Simone McConnie, BSC Pod Med (UK) Podiatrist in private practice, Barbados As a rule we grow up knowing that when something hurts we know something is wrong. But with diabetes this is not…
(From the 2011 Diabetes Today Edition) When it comes to Diabetes, the main objective of podiatrist Simone McConnie, Chief Operating Officer of the Barbados Diabetes Foundation is to reduce Barbados’ high amputee rate through the Step-by-Step Diabetes Foot Care Project…
An increasing number of Barbadian companies are promoting health and wellness among their employees. The Barbados Ministry of Health has acknowledged that workplace health promotion has gained prominence in the past few years as a means of improving productivity and…
