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Dr. C.V. Alert, MB BS, DM. FCCFP. Family Physician. When it comes to exercising for health, you don’t want to peak too early in life. Life is not a sprint; it is a marathon. Pre-teens, teenagers, and those in their early 20s may be physically active, but as we get older, the level of physical […]

Veteran caregiver Dr Aldyth Buckland receives WONCA Five Star Doctor award for North American region WONCA, the World Organization of Family Doctors, has awarded Jamaican caregiver Dr Aldyth Buckland, an accomplished general practitioner and family doctor, the organisation’s Five Star Doctor Award, which celebrates excellence in health care. “The winners for 2024 have demonstrated outstanding

Red Alert. Your heart is under attack. Dr. C.V. Alert MB BS, DM. Family Physician. National Wear Red Day, observed annually on the first Friday every February, is a day when everyone is encouraged to wear red to show their support for the awareness of heart disease, particularly in women. This year 2025 it falls

Dr. C.V. Alert. MB BS, DM.Family Physician.“How can you mend a broken heart, How can you stop the rain from falling down,How can you stop the sun from shining,What makes the world go round”. The Bee Gees, song released in 1978. It is said that “An ounce of prevention is better, and likely to be

By J. Humphreys, MD, MSc IM (Edin), MPhil PPA (Health Policy), FFM, FICPS As a seasoned humanitarian, I’ve had the privilege of working in diverse corners of the world, from Haiti and Eastern Europe to South America and the Caribbean. I’ve represented my country in various humanitarian efforts and diplomatic missions. Yet, despite all the

By J. Humphreys, MD, MSc IM (Edin), MPhil PPA (Health Policy), MEAACI, MCCFP, FFM, FICPS Consultant Introduction In today’s business and professional environments, sound ethical and moral frameworks define the social standards and fosters cohesive relationships build on mutual trust and respect. Defining the ethical framework of an organization considers the psychological contract bounded by

Dr. C. V. Alert MB BS, DM. FCCFP. Family Physician. The festive season is upon us, bringing celebrations and indulgence for many of us (whether we have been naughty or nice in 2024). Too many of us eat more and drink more alcohol than we should.  It’s the little extras at Christmas that can result

Dr. C. V. Alert, MB BS, DM. FCCFP.Family Physician. Dementia refers to a group of brain disorders that make it hard to remember anything, think clearly, make decisions, or even control emotions. It is not uncommon that when many people grow older they show some of these symptoms, sometimes called senility, but a clinical diagnosis

Dr. C. V. Alert, MB BS, DM. FCCFP. Family Physician. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a severe and irreversible condition that leads to a progressive loss of kidney function. In the early stages, it may be completely asymptomatic, perhaps until around seventy five percent of the kidney tissue is completely damaged. Since persons are usually

Dr. C,V. Alert, MB BS, DM. FCCFP.Family Physician.Work. Play. Drink and keep cool and well hydrated. Faced with the challenge of sweltering heat and the need to keep cool and well hydrated our supermarket shelves and our gas station carousels offer a variety of fluids to the consumer. While bottled water, coconut water and sports