HEALTH & FITNESS
Mental Health Awareness Week to focus on older adults
At Monday's launch of Mental Health Awareness Week, MWI's Patrice Dill said "we must be mindful of mental health issues that pertain to older adults." More at bermudasun.bm.
Training to detect chronic health risks
Bermudians and residents on Friday were trained in new methods for collecting, analyzing and disseminating data for chronic disease risk factors.
Ulcerative colitis treatment can involve drugs or surgery
Stephanie Simons: If you notice any of the signs and symptoms of ulcerative colitis - persistent diarrhoea, rectal bleeding and low energy - it's important to see your doctor.
Do you need to stretch before exercise?
Colin Ayliffe: The most important aspect of stretching is to ensure we are stretching out the muscles that actually need stretching and strengthening the areas that been have weakened by these tight muscles.
MATTERS IN HEALTHCARE
Nurses will soon make house calls
The Bermuda Health Council and the Bermuda Sun have teamed-up to answer your questions about the island’s health care system.
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Beat the Couch will have you running a 5k before Christmas
Calling all non-runners – do you think you could do a non-stop 5k run by December 15?
International instructor to host yoga retreat
Internationally known yoga instructor Sianna Sherman will be leading a yoga retreat from October 11 to 13.
Cancer centre named Breast Imaging Centre of Excellence
Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre is pleased to announce it has been designated a Breast Imaging Centre of Excellence by the American College of Radiology.
Guide to the ultimate healthy, on-the-go breakfasts
Check out Colin Ayliffe's column in Wednesday's Sun for some tips and recipes for fast and nutritious breakfasts.
LOSE THE GUT / YOUR GUIDE TO GETTING IN TRIM POST HOLIDAY EXCESS
G-Day: the moment of truth
Six weeks on from starting the Lose the Gut programme, it is time to find out whether James Burton had managed to shed some midrift. Check out Wednesday's Sun.
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Brown Darrell Clinic Hosts “Docs For Dinner”
The Brown-Darrell Clinic is to host a Dinner With Docs event featuring speakers from the Lahey Clinic in Boston.
Study to determine impact of chronic disease in Bermuda
Debbie Jones: Approximately 58 million of the world's population will die this year, more than half from chronic disease. If we do nothing, by 2015 the death rate will rise 17%.
Coconut oil’s a sat fat but suprisingly healthy
Colin Ayliffe: Have you heard of coconut oil? If so, do you eat it regularly? The usual answer I get from my clients is a simple ‘No’.
Celebrating Wellness postponed for storm (Update)
The 'Celebrate Wellness' event at Victoria Park, part of the 'Move More Bermuda' campaign, has been postponed due to Tropical Storm Gabrielle. More at bermudasun.bm.
LOSE THE GUT / YOUR GUIDE TO GETTING IN TRIM POST HOLIDAY EXCESS
Pass the goblet, I’m all in
James Burton, four weeks into his 'Lose the Gut' challenge, is feeling the weight of his task - literally. Find out if those kettlebells are boiling his belly in Wednesday's Sun.
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