Kim Jackson

Kim Jackson

A DISEASE NAMED AFTER A BASEBALL STAR!A DISEASE NAMED AFTER A BASEBALL STAR!

A DISEASE NAMED AFTER A BASEBALL STAR!

ALS, correct terminology Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis or Lou Gehrig’s disease, is a debilitating, progressive neurodegenerative disease that often leads to… Read More

6 years ago
KIM’S KORNER- The Big FreezeKIM’S KORNER- The Big Freeze

KIM’S KORNER- The Big Freeze

You wake up one morning with pain in your shoulder but don’t remember injuring it. You hope it will go… Read More

6 years ago
KIM’S KORNER- Facing up to Bell’s PalsyKIM’S KORNER- Facing up to Bell’s Palsy

KIM’S KORNER- Facing up to Bell’s Palsy

When people experience weakness on one side of their face, they automatically think of stroke. But if the symptoms are… Read More

6 years ago
KIM’S KORNER: These Boots are Made for WalkingKIM’S KORNER: These Boots are Made for Walking

KIM’S KORNER: These Boots are Made for Walking

Walking has become an activity in which young and old participate, but it wasn’t until the Independence weekend that I… Read More

6 years ago
KIM’S KORNER- Stayin’ AliveKIM’S KORNER- Stayin’ Alive

KIM’S KORNER- Stayin’ Alive

In the final part of our series on Physical Activity (PA) we are going to look at the importance of… Read More

6 years ago
KIM’S KORNER: The Way you MoveKIM’S KORNER: The Way you Move

KIM’S KORNER: The Way you Move

Recent advances in technology have brought changes, both positive and negative. This is particularly true of physical activity in young… Read More

6 years ago
KIM’S KORNER- Keep that body moving!KIM’S KORNER- Keep that body moving!

KIM’S KORNER- Keep that body moving!

Last week we discussed the benefits of physical activity, a subject not easily avoided these days, with people at every… Read More

6 years ago
KIM’S KORNER- Let’s Get Physical!KIM’S KORNER- Let’s Get Physical!

KIM’S KORNER- Let’s Get Physical!

Over the next few weeks we are going to look at physical activity. The World Health Organization defines physical activity… Read More

6 years ago
KIM’S KORNER The Young and the RestlessKIM’S KORNER The Young and the Restless

KIM’S KORNER The Young and the Restless

Pain is not just something experienced only by adults. Young children and adolescents often complain of pain, which initially can… Read More

6 years ago
KIM’S KORNER: A Pain in the ButtKIM’S KORNER: A Pain in the Butt

KIM’S KORNER: A Pain in the Butt

Piriformis Syndrome is a condition that mimics sciatica: pain that radiates down the sciatic nerve, usually from the back through… Read More

6 years ago
KIM’S KORNER: Food for ThoughtKIM’S KORNER: Food for Thought

KIM’S KORNER: Food for Thought

Eating disorders are a serious problem that are often misunderstood or may even go unnoticed, but they can have dire… Read More

6 years ago
Kim’s Korner: May Your Goals For The New Year Be SMART Ones!Kim’s Korner: May Your Goals For The New Year Be SMART Ones!

Kim’s Korner: May Your Goals For The New Year Be SMART Ones!

Another end of year is upon us and we turn our minds to the wonderful things that 2019 has in… Read More

6 years ago
OUCH!OUCH!

OUCH!

The International Association for the Study of Pain (IASP) defines pain as “An unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with… Read More

6 years ago
KIM’S KORNER: How To Side-Step Stress FracturesKIM’S KORNER: How To Side-Step Stress Fractures

KIM’S KORNER: How To Side-Step Stress Fractures

Do you have pain during activity that just won’t go away? You could be suffering from a stress fracture. Read More

6 years ago
Kim’s Korner: Making a Splash!Kim’s Korner: Making a Splash!

Kim’s Korner: Making a Splash!

Swimming is a great way to keep fit and active for people of all ages, and living in the Caribbean… Read More

7 years ago

Sleep is Nature’s Recharger for Tired Minds and Bodies

Last week we discussed the best sleeping position. But what about those who have trouble falling asleep and staying asleep? Read More

7 years ago

Sleep Tight Every Night!

Sleep is vital to maintain good health. Sleep deprivation not only makes us drowsy during the day, affecting our thinking… Read More

7 years ago

Lupus Not Just A Pain In The Neck!

May is Lupus awareness month. Lupus is an autoimmune disease that causes the body’s immune system to attack its own… Read More

7 years ago

KIM’S KORNER – Basketball: Elevate Your Game (Part 2)

Last week we looked at lower limb injuries. This week we focus on upper limb injuries. Although not as common… Read More

7 years ago

Basketball: Elevate Your Game

Basketball is popular all over the world. There is just one month to go to the start of the NBA… Read More

7 years ago