The topic of this morning’s Open Your Eyes was mental health. Speaking on the issue was recurring Channel Five judge, Jennifer Lovell who has a master’s degree in counseling and mental health; and psychiatric nurse Eleanor Bennett. On the subject of depression, Bennett and Lovell related that it is typical for persons to feel sad […]
It is has been a year of dutiful service by staff members and in recognition of their work, the Management of the Karl Heusner Memorial Hospital organized a ceremony last week to show gratitude to outstanding members with a perfect attendance record and in appreciation to those going on retirement. And while there were those […]
The good news out of the Ministry of Health is that in collaboration with UNICEF, PAHO and the N.C.F.C., two hospitals in the north are getting the distinction as Mother and Baby Friendly Hospitals. Both the Corozal Community Hospital and the Northern Regional Hospital today received the international recognition for taking steps in implementing measures […]
Exercise and a balanced diet are key factors for a healthy life. And as you’ll find out tonight in Part II of our series on cholesterol, with the Christmas festivities upon us, now is a good time to embark on a healthy lifestyle. Marleni Cuellar, Reporting One of the greatest risks of high cholesterol is […]
They are back for the second year in a row and if you wanted a free medical check up, today was your lucky day. “Cruise with a Mission” in collaboration with the Central Health Region, the Ministry of Health, CitCo and the Belize Union of the Seventh Day Adventist, facilitated the visit of over one […]
It’s a condition that creeps up over time and can be deadly, many times without warning. But as experts advise, there are two types of cholesterol – the good and the bad. There are ways of keeping the good type while controlling the bad. This week’s edition of Healthy Living begins with part one of […]
Belizeans expect the government to deal with crises in the most efficient manner in cases of national medical emergencies. And to do that, a lot of tedious and meticulous planning must be done. The Pan American Health Organization in conjunction with the Center for Disease Control and the Ministry of Health are working on one […]
It’s a disease that is prevalent in Belize and statistics show the number of persons infected on an upward trend. But there are many myths about this virus and Healthy Living this week dispels some of the most common fallacies. Marleni Cuellar, Reporting It is estimated that worldwide as many as thirty-three point two million […]
In December 2005, Belize’s Cabinet approved the National Policy on HIV/AIDS and the National Policy on HIV/AIDS in the World of Work. Since then, work has commenced on reviewing the current legislation to bring them in line with the policies and give their much needed teeth of enforcement. But while that process is going through […]
It is estimated that globally there were thirty-three point two million people infected with HIV at the end of 2007. The disease continues to be a prevailing concern, which is why every December first is set aside as World AIDS Day to bring awareness to the epidemic. Locally, statistics show that there were two hundred […]
It’s a health problem faced by at least eighty-five percent of the population. In severe instances medical attention is required but in other cases, it can be dealt with at home. Healthy Living this week looks at this common ailment. Marleni Cuellar Reporting It may not be a life threatening disease. It may not even […]
To conclude our three part series on Diabetes, Healthy Living looks at diet and exercise and what every diabetic person needs to know to complement the medication they take. Marleni Cuellar reporting Close to thirteen percent of persons over twenty in Belize are living with diabetes. Once a person is diagnosed there are significant changes […]
The flood waters are slowly receding and affected communities are on their way to recovery. Today a News Five team accompanied Joint Task Force Bravo comprising the U.S. and Belize militaries as they visited the Belize District to provide medical assistance to the residents who are facing diseases in the aftermath of the floods. Duane […]
In Part two of our Diabetes Series, we look at the different types of diabetes and lifestyles for diabetics . Healthy Living has details. Marleni Cuellar, Reporting Every year on November fourteenth, millions worldwide add their voices and join efforts to commemorate World Diabetes Day. This day is an effort to spread awareness about a […]
November is commemorated as Diabetes Awareness Month and the Belize Diabetes Association is raising awareness with a number of events leading up to World Diabetes Day. The activities kick off tomorrow morning with a walk and tonight B.D.A. President Anthony Castillo is encouraging the public to participate. Anthony Castillo, President, B.D.A. “I would like to […]
Men and women, young and old, and children are increasingly becoming victims of this deadly disease. The good news is that it can be detected with a simple test and it can be controlled with exercise, good eating habits and medication. Some are aware that they have the disease and others simply do not know. […]
There will be enough sweets to go around this weekend in the Halloween festivities and with the Christmas season quickly approaching, Healthy Living this week looks at how best to keep healthy teeth. Marleni Cuellar “It’s that time of the year again when the kids … and the adults get to indulge in a little […]
If you noted that some doctors were unavailable for regular check-ups and appointments today, it’s because they were at the Cahal Pech Room of the Radisson for the twenty-sixth annual Belize Medical and Dental Association Congress. B.M.D.A. has grown over the years and is now at a juncture to focus on generalizing medical practices of […]
It is the favourite Belizean dish, in fact it is a must on Sundays for lunch … it is rice and beans, rounded off with chicken and potato salad. Healthy Living looks this week at the nutritional value of our local cuisine. Marleni Cuellar Its midday and its rice time in Belize. Like most Belizeans, […]
With every natural disaster there are health implications that follow and the current flooding that is affecting most of the country is no different. We spoke to health officials today to find out about the potential threats to health that may come in the wake of the flooding. And as we found out, their major […]
If you are prone to catch the bug, there are many ways to prevent it or to deal with this influenza. But first there is a difference between the common cold and the flu. Healthy Living looks this week at this virus that makes your life downright sickening. Marleni Cuellar, Reporting As the Christmas season […]
At some point you have experienced feelings of sadness. Most of the time we learn to overcome these feelings and as some say: what doesn’t kill us makes us stronger. But when a person suffers from depression their gloom and despair become debilitating, preventing them from experiencing happiness. As part of Mental Health Week, Healthy […]
October is celebrated annually as Oral Health Month worldwide, and in Belize the Ministries of Education and Health teamed up with Grace Kennedy Belize, distributor for Colgate, and kicked off the month of activities to bring attention to good oral practices. And because prevention is better than cure, the target audience is school-age children. Later […]
Bella Vista Village in the Toledo District has a new health centre. The two-storey building measures over two thousand, four hundred square feet and was built to withstand a category five hurricane and inaugurated on Wednesday. The ground floor of the building will house the clinic, while the upper floor will be used as living […]
We spend much time on our newscast talking with experts about how to keep our youth alive and interested in having a productive life. But it’s rare that we speak about those people who did listen to the experts and their families and have lived over two thirds of an entire century. In this segment […]
