Arthur Ashe
A champion receives much more than just a trophy, a medal or money upon victory. Just look at tennis legend Arthur Ashe. He was the first black player to win singles titles at the US Open, the Australian Open ...
Sickle cell anaemia – what is written in your genes?
Author: Dr Colin A Michie, Paediatrician
When it is your birthday, or you have just had a weekend with some of your family, do you reflect on how blood must be thicker than water? Who else is left-handed in...
Self-Publishing On Amazon: 3 Tips You Need To Know Before You Hit Publish
While Amazon is the first choice for many self-published authors, there is much to understand before you choose to distribute with them. In order to help your book succeed on Amazon, here are 3 tips you need to...
Should I Let My Kid Quit Sports? 6 Factors to Consider
Here is a familiar scene for most parents: After a tough loss, your little athlete comes up to you and says, "I don't want to do this anymore." How should you react?
On the one hand, you don't want you...
What Fruit Do You Buy?
Text by: Colin Michie (FRCPCH FRSPH RNutr) & Pamela L. Duarte American University of the Caribbean, St Martin
A young Scottish naval captain, Colin Michie, was killed in 1759 by the French. He had led ...
Why Sharks Attack Surfers
The shark is one creature that strikes terror in the hearts of humans. Shark attacks are dramatic, and these animals are often portrayed as man-eating monsters that feed on human flesh. According to the Shark R...
8 All-Natural Remedies for Treating Scars
Almost everyone has a scar or two that they wish would disappear, and in some cases scarring can impact self-esteem or confidence in public. Common treatments to diminish the appearance of scar tissue include s...
Common Hair, Skin, and Nail Problems and How to Fix Them
If you suffer from chronically dry skin, damaged hair, brittle nails, or any other beauty care problems, then you need special methods to fix them. The following beauty care tips on how to fix common skin, hair...
A Simple Summer Skin Care Routine
While the summer months are much gentler on your skin than the harsh winter temperatures, your skin still needs a certain amount of extra care. However, this does not need to be anything complicated, as all you...
The Only Four Items You Need for Natural Skin Care
Whether your skin is prone to acne, drying, redness, wrinkles, or just looks dull, you will benefit from ditching your commercial products and switching to a natural method. Commercial products lock you into a ...
Fun Push-Up Workouts
Push-ups are just about the most traditional of all of the body weight exercises. Yet push-ups offer some of the best all around workouts for the body. With each repetition, the body is focused on strengthening...
Younger-Looking Skin Without Surgery: 5 Ways to Reduce the Appearance of Wrinkles
Wrinkles can be caused or made worse by a number of things, including dry skin, repeated facial movements, smoking, dehydration and nutritional deficiencies. Regardless of the cause, there are plenty of things ...
Caring for Your Nails Like a Pro
Good nail care is an important part of your beauty care regimen because your nails are very visible. Here are some tips for taking care of your nails like a professional.
The Matte Look
You can get that sexy ma...
4 Ideas to Help You Get Through a Tattoo Session that Lasts Hours
A large, intricate tattoo can be gorgeous, but it can also take hours. In some cases, it's a good idea to break a tattoo inking into multiple sessions. In other cases, it isn't. For instance, if you need to tra...
Younger-Looking Skin Without Surgery: 5 Ways to Reduce the Appearance of Wrinkle
Wrinkles can be caused or made worse by a number of things, including dry skin, repeated facial movements, smoking, dehydration and nutritional deficiencies. Regardless of the cause, there are plenty of things ...