HEALTH & FITNESS
Students get fit with National High School Challenge
TUESDAY, NOV. 30: Nearly 100 students participated in the National High School Challenge with one student losing almost 30 pounds in six weeks. The challenge saw students aged 12 to 18 exercising at the National Stadium at 5:30am and eating from a strict diet.
'We're working on reducing diabetes amputations'
Dr. Annabel Fountain talks about the future of dibetes care in Bermuda.
Women can protect their hearts by minimising HRT
Women on HRT should be on the lowest dosage for the shortest time needed, and re-evaluate their hormone regimen every six months.
HEALTH / LIVING WELL WITH LINDO'S
When should we be anti-antibiotics?
Many of us can't afford to be out of commission due to illness, and some of us think a quick fix is taking antibiotics. But if you have a viral infection antibiotics are powerless.
Public health workers are praised for their contribution
Public health employees were recognized at an awards ceremony at Camden House on Wednesday.
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Gestational diabetes puts your baby at risk of obesity
Bermuda Sun guest columnist Debbie Jones explained what Moms should do if they are diagnosed with gestational diabetes on Wednesday.
Look & Feel Hot: Don't forget sun block
Sun block should be put on 30 minutes before going into the sun, said Kim Dennis, skin specialist at Strands.
SHAPING UP FOR JESUS: MONTH 3
Passion to perfect the pecs leads to a lunch resurrection
As he continues to shape up at the gym to play Jesus on stage, Gary Skelton spoke on Friday of the benefits of a personal trainer and the macho thrill of overexertion.
Listen up to these important hearing tips
Doctors believe that heredity and chronic exposure to loud noises are the main factors that contribute to hearing loss, Stephanie Simons of Lindo's Pharmacy said on Wednesday.
Under-age sex prevalent suggests health report
Children are having sex at the age of just 12 and people are having more sex with multiple partners according to a health survey released on Tuesday.
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Diabetes special: Common questions about a common disease
Properly treating diabetes is just as important as preventing it; Stephanie Simons on Wednesday urged anyone living with the disease to pay attention to their body.
'Silent killer' focus of new health campaign
Health Minister Zane De Silva announced the launch of a Blood Pressure Information Campaign on Thursday to provide information, resources and increase public awareness.
Hair today, gone tomorrow - I'm loving the lasers
Helen Jardine on Wednesday spoke about her laser hair removal treatments at Elan Clinic and shared the experience for those who are thinking about going under the 'beam'.
Centre to provide an afternoon of free health screenings for men
The Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre is offering an afternoon of free health screenings for men on February 2.
Get Ready, Get Fit to support seven charities in May
Get Ready, Get Fit in February launched a 12-week fitness programme leading up to the May 5 Catlin End-to-End event.
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