Contributed by Dr. Aldyth Buckland, CCFP Co-Chair on the CCFP-JVMA One Health Jamaica Planning Committee and CCFP Representative on Planetary Health Alliance- Caribbean Regional Hub) Ourplanet“Earth”issick. The natural environment makes […]
Dr. C.V. Alert, MB BS, DM, FCCFP. Family Physician. In a breaking news story today two men died after they were attacked by a group of masked assailants in a
Breaking News. The silent killers are here. Read More »
Dr. C. V. Alert, MB BS, DM, FCCFP.Family Physician. Disease risk factors are characteristics or behaviors that increase a person’s chance of developing a particular disease. Not everyone that has
When tallying disease risk factors, normal arithmetic rules do not apply. Read More »
Dr. C.V. Alert, MB BS, DM. FCCFP. Family Physician. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly evolving field of computer science that aims to create machines that can perform tasks that
Dr. C.V. Alert, MB BS, DM, FCCFP.Family Physician. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the world’s leading cause of death and disability. They include cancer, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and chronic lung disease,
Hypertension: Prevention and Building Resilience. Read More »
Dr. C.V. Alert MB BS, DM, FCCFP. Family Physician. The term ‘resilience’ primarily reflects the capabilities of a system to absorb and recover from disturbances. Mental health resilience is crucial
Building mental Health Resilience in health care teams. Read More »
Dr. C.V Alert, MB BS, DM. FCCFP.Family Physician. “The truth is that stress doesn’t come from your boss, your kids, your spouse, traffic jams, health challenges, or other circumstances. It
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Dr. C.V. Alert, MB BS, DM. Family Physician. Firstweeat,andthenwedoanythingelse. Nutrition plays a significant role in health promotion and in disease prevention and management. To avoid various disease states, advising persons
Promoting Health through Nutrition. Read More »
Dr.C.V.Alert,MB,BS,DM. RetiringDirector,HeartandStrokeFoundationofBarbados. Family Physician. World Hypertension Day falls on Saturday,May17,2025. This year’s theme, “MeasureYour Blood Pressure Accurately, Control It, Live Longer,” highlights the importance of regular, precise blood pressure checks
World Hypertension Day 2025. Read More »
Dr. C.V.Alert, MB BS, DM. FCCFP. Family Physician. Did you know that a brisk 20-minute walk can lift your mood as effectively as an hour-long therapy session? Emerging research now
Exercise and Mental Health: How Movement Transforms Your Mind. Read More »
