How many social situations for adults are alcohol-free? Most work parties, events with friends, meals at restaurants, and big life celebrations include alcoholic beverages. Drinking is a routine part of life, yet many of us partake without knowing about the potential harm to our health. We understand the immediate risks of intoxication, which range from poor choices and lack of control to the potential for injury and accidents. After all, alcohol impairs our thinking and physical coordination. But the impact…
Health & Wellness
Healthy Bermuda
The Health Council Releases HealthIQ, an Online COVID-19 Tool
The Health Council announced the release of HealthIQ, a simple online tool that will help us as a community in our efforts to progress from phase one through phase four of COVID- 19 restrictions. Each member of the public is…
May 6, 2020
Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre
What Everyone Needs to Know About Unprotected Sex and Immunization
Research indicates that only 5-10 percent of cancers are hereditary. This means that there is much we can do to reduce our chances of a cancer diagnosis. Being careful in the sun, maintaining a healthy diet, exercising regularly, reducing alcohol…
May 6, 2020
Healthy Bermuda
Medical Musings with Dr. Shane Marshall: Prayers and Promises in the Age of COVID-19
As of today, 115 Bermudians have tested positive for COVID-19. Some remain at home or are isolated in government facilities; 16 are in the hospital. In the absence of a definitive treatment, doctors do what they can. Meanwhile, families of…
May 4, 2020
Wellness
Coping Strategies for Families During COVID-19
Living at home with your spouse or partner 24/7 can be challenging, especially if there are unresolved issues that have been brewing in your relationship. Communication is key, as are having the tools or skills to navigate these discussions successfully.…
April 14, 2020
Healthy Bermuda
Bermuda Hospitals Board and Partners Make Covid-19 Self-Assessment Tool Available to All
Bermuda Hospitals Board and Partners Make Covid-19 Self- Assessment Tool Available to All Bermuda Hospitals Board (BHB) Emergency Department in partnership with the Ministry of Health, the Chief Medical Officer and the island’s primary care providers, has created an easy-to-follow…
April 2, 2020
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