Surprising Nutrient Deficiency Linked to Osteoporosis
By Michelle Schoffro Cook, PhD* When most people think of osteoporosis, they assume it is caused by a calcium deficiency. While there’s no doubt that calcium plays a role in the disease, the incidence of osteoporosis is highest in countries…
What are Drug Rehabilitation Centres?
There has been some talk about a drug rehabilitation centre being built here in the Cayman Islands. It makes much sense with the location so close to the USA and an island paradise, too. But what exactly is a drug…
Narayana Hrudayalaya & Ascension Health of US to build 2000-bed health city at Grand Cayman
Narayana Hrudayalaya has inked a joint venture with Ascension Health of USA to create a health city at the Grand Cayman which is the largest of the three Cayman Islands in the Caribbean. Ascension Health is the largest faith based…
7 Gold Medal Habits for a Longer & Healthier Life
By Dr. Mache Seibel If you’re watching the Olympics, you’re hearing lots of discussion about going for the gold and perfect 10s. But in life’s Olympics, you only need seven for the gold. Below are seven points I’ve been teaching…
Public Health Update: Cholera Outbreak in Cuba
Medical Officer of Health, Dr Kiran Kumar has issued an update on the Cholera situation in Cuba. As at 13 July 2012, Cuba has 137 confirmed cholera cases and approximately 1000 patients have received medical attention in that country. As…
Breast Feeding Awareness Week
Issued by Public Health Department: The Cayman Islands will join the World Alliance for Breastfeeding Action (WABA) in celebrating their annual Breastfeeding Awareness Week from Wednesday August 1- Tuesday, August 7, 2012. World Breastfeeding Week (WBW) celebrates its twentieth anniversary…
Ogier Stroke and Stride – 2012 Registration Now Open
The 2012 Ogier Stroke and Stride series will be held on August 8th, 15th and 22nd. Sponsored by Ogier, the Stroke and Stride is a 3-series charity fund-raiser race held every August with the start and finish at Sunset House. It attracts a…
These 4 things happen right before a heart attack
Every year, approximately 785,000 Americans suffer a first heart attack. And 470,000 who’ve already had one or more heart attacks have another one. The scary thing is that 25 percent of ALL heart attacks happen “silently,” without clear or obvious…
The major International health organisations
By IMVA (International Medical Volunteers Association) Introduction Almost the entire cost of health care in the developing world is borne by the developing countries themselves. According to two separate estimates, aid from international health organizations in the developed countries pays…
10 Habits for Better Sleep
By DivineCaroline Getting a good night’s sleep ensures more than extra spring in your step each day. According to Harvard Women’s Health Watch, chronic sleep loss can contribute to weight gain, high blood pressure, and a weakening of the immune…
