Caribbean Mental Health

We Need to Do More About Mental Health In The Caribbean Community

More and more Caribbean folk are trying to reframe the conversation, changing the way we treat and talk about mental health, and showing that no one should...
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Yes, Black People DO Need to Wear Sunscreen

"I don't need sunscreen, I'm black. I won't burn!" Many of us have heard this from friends and family with darker skin. Despite common misconceptions,...

Major Role In The Struggle Against COVID-19 in Cuba

Cuba's biotech field may have the answer for improving treatment for patients suffering from COVID-19 in Cuba and everywhere. Studying patients in Cuba and China, Cuban scientists...

5 Luxurious Caribbean Skin Trends to Glow from Within

It’s no secret that health and wellness took a front row seat during the prime years of the pandemic. Personal care products soared with the...
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Makeup Artist Rory Lee is All About A Woman’s Beauty

Bahamian-raised makeup artist Rory Lee is promoting her line of skin friendly products with a new video. In it, you can hear the voice of the chemist-turned-entrepreneur...

Busting 5 Insane Nutrition and Fitness Myths

It is easy to become confused. Scrolling through social media, visiting your favorite websites or chatting with armchair experts exposes you to many nutrition...

Try Holistic Skin Care With These Caribbean Brands

Looking for a fresh start? Perhaps the best new beginnings start skin-deep: with skin care, that is. More and more brands are recognizing the importance of avoiding...
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How to glow up (and sweat proof) for Carnival

Thanks to today's fully packed calendar of Caribbean-style carnivals around the world, the fete never stops for true die-hards. But no matter where you go, the weather...
Debunking Crazy COVID-19 Vaccine Myths

Get the Facts About the Vax: Debunking Crazy COVID-19 Vaccine Myths

After more than a year living through a pandemic, the world was given hope in December of 2020 when the first wave of COVID-19 vaccines...
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That Healing Kush: The Benefits and Risks of Medical Marijuana

Perceptions of marijuana, a cultural icon of the Jamaican Rastafari faith, are changing. As therapeutic applications become more widely accepted, the medical potential of what...

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