HEALTH & FITNESS
Free screening at hospital for World Diabetes Month
The hospital will have free blood sugar, blood pressure, waist measurement screening and dietary advice in the KEMH lobby between 10am and 2pm on November 14.
Hospital's Why It Matters campaign invites the public to take part
Members of the public are invited to have their photos taken for the hospital's development project Why It Matters, including at the World Rugby Classic on Saturday from 6-9pm.
Coping with infertility over the holidays
Those who are suffering with infertility find Christmas to be a trying time because it reminds them that they don't have children to celebrate with. Paperwhites on Wednesday offered ideas for coping and support.
Tai Home is the perfect stress-reliever
Mikaela Ian Pearman on Wednesday said that her massage at the new Tai Home Spa in Hamilton was one of the best she has ever had.
Cardio is overrated, try resistance training
Personal Trainer and Lifestyle coach Colin Ayliffe on Tuesday explained why he favours resistance training over cardio for weight loss.
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Fairmont to Fairmont Race to take place on January 6
Fairmont Hotels Bermuda and the Mid Atlantic Athletic Club have announced that the 36th Annual Fairmont to Fairmont Race will be held on Sunday January 6, 2013.
Wishing a happy, healthy Christmas to all
Diabetes nurse educatorDebbie Jones on Tuesday advised on how to stay healthy during the holiday indulgences.
Problems with black hair? Thirsty Curlz can help
Today many black women are saying goodbye to creamy crack and rejecting the view of those images of what beauty is by the dominant culture.
Women don't 'bulk up' with the right training
'I don’t want to bulk up' is one of the most common statements Colin Ayliffe hears when introducing female clients to resistance training. But women have about 10 times less testosterone than men which is the hormone that helps build muscle.
Obesity kills three times more people than malnutrition
Debbie Jones on Wednesday said thatvyou can make some simple changes that will help control your blood sugars if you have diabetes, and help prevent diabetes if you don't.
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REVIEW / BEACH BOOT CAMP ON ELBOW BEACH
Beach Boot Camp had every muscle working
Sarah Lagan and others were at Elbow Beach on Saturday to tone muscle and burn fat with a new regime, Beach Boot Camp. Read how she ached in Wednesday's Sun.
Dieting: cutting calories simply does not work
Colin Ayliffe on Wednesday said that to lose weight we simply need to eat right to bring the body back into balance. Calorie restriction simply doesn't work, and can cause us to store fat.
Alternative health groups join forces
Your holistic health needs can all now be catered for at a new premises on Victoria Street.
The Booth hosts free skateboarding event in mall
An unoccupied space at the new Washington Mall will be transformed into a skateboarder’s paradise tomorrow evening for a one-off free event.
Making it through the winter health hazards
As the weather gets colder, we become more vulnerable to contagious viruses because we spend more time indoors with others. Most bugs come and go within a few days, with no lasting effects. However, some can cause serious health problems.
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