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CHILDHOOD OBESITY COVD-19 AND MENTAL HEALTH: Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are literally killing us early. NCDs have been estimated to be responsible for 8 out of 10 deaths in Barbados and they are esti-mated to account for 60% of the country’s health expenditure. The economic cost of NCDs here has reached over $ 209 million annually. Obesity increases the likelihood of developing

INTEGRATION WORK-LIFE by Jomo Phillips MSSW-MFT (Clinical Fellow AAMFT) Couple & Family Therapist/Clinical Social Worker An organisation recently asked me to present at an online forum for entrepreneurs in the service industry. The organisers requested that I focus on mental health, particularly “balancing work and life,” given the current challenges that many people are experiencing

5 SIMPLE WAYS TO BUILD YOUR DEFENSE by Janea Ifill, Registered Nutritionist To survive COVID-19 you have to build a strong defense. This defense is our body’s immune system. A strong immune system is what helps us to fight off a common cold, a mosquito bite and help our cuts and bruises heal. Do you find you often have colds, or you are tired all the time? It may mean

by Victoria Cox, MSC, Registered Dietitian WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE? Nutrition “ Plant-based” – this is a buzzword that we are hearing about increasingly; it even pops up on food-product packaging. But what does a plant-based diet really refer to? It is often used interchangeably with “vegan”, a term that many of us are familiar with; however, in reality, a plant-based diet

ARE ARTIFICIAL Sweeteners FAKE HEALTHY? By Katrina Welch Confession: I love ice cream. Yes, I know that sugary foods are not good for the body,yet this is my sweet tooth weakness. What’s yours? For years, it has been said that people need to reduce their sugar intake as it can be a catalyst for a myriad of health challenges such as obesity which is a leading cause of several

HOLY BASIL In a nod to the Christian festival of Lent, Better Health takes a look at another healing herb called ‘holy basil’. Known for centuries as ‘tulsi’ in India, it has been traditionally used for its ability to support a healthy response to stress, natural detoxification, boost to immunity, increase of stamina, endurance and energy, as well as restoring balance and harmony