Your body is the machine that will carry you through life. If you are in perfect health, you should hardly feel your body at all. There should be no pains or discomfort. Your appetite should be good. You should wake in the morning cheerful and refreshed, full of energy for the day’s activities. And you should go to bed at night, tired, perhaps, but quickly dropping off to sleep.
Eat right, exercise, and visit a doctor at regular intervals, at least once a year. By following simple and sensible rues of good health, you can maintain a healthy lifestyle and get more out of life.
“Drink plenty of water.” This is probably something you’ve heard your whole life. Doctors, health blogs, and podcasts seem to suggest that water is the end all be all to cure disease, obesity, acne and more. Why do we need water and how much of it should we be drinking each day? Keep reading to […]
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I get asked all the time how I get my protein as a vegan. Honestly it wasn’t something I thought about when I chose this lifestyle. I’m still learning how to best fuel my body as my life, work schedule and activity level continues to change. Over the years, however, I’ve learned a few plant-based […]
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ACE Diabetes is excited to launch its first Zoom meeting entitled Diabetes 101 on Tuesday, May 18th at 6:30pm. The one-hour Zoom session will focus on “Living Well with Type 2 Diabetes”. A dynamic, fun and information-packed presentation will be led by Nurse Anita Cates, co-founder of ACE Diabetes, Diabetes Education Network, and Family Medicine Center. A […]
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On Monday, April 26, 2021, the United States and The Bahamas began a joint five-day mission to distribute COVID-19 vaccine doses to eight of the Family Islands: Mayaguana, Acklins Island, Crooked Island, Cat Island, Long Island, Inagua, Bimini, and Eleuthera. The mission will span five days (April 26-30), and the first day of the mission […]
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Since 2009, Firstcare Medical Plan has provided thousands of members access to free private doctor visits and a suite of primary healthcare discounts and benefits in New Providence and Grand Bahama. Today, the company announces the launch of FirstCare Rewards, a rewards program that offers all members benefits and discounts at more than 20 local […]
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I’m often asked what a pre or post workout meal should look like. In short, it should look much like the meals you eat reguarly. With most of your plate consisting of protein and/or carbs, along with some good healthy fat. Eating a smart meal before and after training will help promote the building of […]
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