By Jasminee Sahoye A new study by Canadian and French researchers has revealed that long-term use of pills to help with sleeping and anxiety could increase an elderly person’s chance of getting Alzheimer’s disease by up to 51%. Scientists from the University of Bordeaux in France and the University of Montreal tracked 8,890 people over […]
By Jasminee Sahoye From an early age, we are told exercise is important for healthy growth and development, yet statistics show a large number of obese children and adults in our society and one of the main causes is a lack of physical exercise. The Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC) says activity plays an […]
By Jasminee Sahoye Now that school is back, students and their working parents face busy, tiring days, especially due to the long summer break and that many of them did not have regular schedules. One of the biggest challenges will be sleep and getting the right amount to face the daily challenges. According to an […]
Some docs award vitamin D an ‘E’ Last week, we explained that vitamin D can assist with reducing the effects of Alzheimer’s disease. This week we take a closer look at what dissenting studies have found. By Jasminee Sahoye Over the years vitamin D has been gaining a reputation as a wonder vitamin that offers […]
Multiple cups of green tea are good for you, studies indicate. By Jasminee Sahoye Green tea has been used by people around the world for years and many Caribbean people have been drinking it without realizing that it contains disease-fighting properties. According to one of Harvard Medical School’s health publications, green tea has a high […]
Feds face fight over refugee health cuts By Jasminee Sahoye In 2002, when a Guyanese family who claimed their lives were at risk had their refugee status application denied, they were covered for health care. Even so, because they were a family with four children and two have had complicated health issues, they had to […]
Take a walk for Grenada’s health How far would you walk for better health care? On July 20 at York Memorial Collegiate, you can find out. Spice Youth Toronto Community Initiative will hold a fundraising walk for better healthcare in Grenada, starting at 9 a.m., under the theme “One Community. One Goal. Better Healthcare.” A […]
Turmeric and its remedies By Jasminee Sahoye Most of us have had curry and associate it with its bright yellow colour, which is derived from a spice. That yellow spice is turmeric. It is grown in India and other tropical regions of Asia, as well as in Guyana and Trinidad and Tobago. It is used […]
Homemade Chicken Soup Ingredients: 1 (3 pound) Whole Chicken 4 carrots, halved 4 Stalks celery, halved 1 large onion,halved water to cover salt and pepper to taste 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules (optional) Directions Put the chicken, carrots, celery and onion in a large soup pot and cover with cold water. Heat and simmer, uncovered, […]
