I grew up in the village of Vieille Case, Dominica (not to be confused with the Dominican Republic). From a young age, my parents placed a very strong emphasis on education and encouraged my sisters...
The pandemic has changed our lives in so many ways, especially travel and adventure. Buying a ticket and planning to spend some days in another country of our choice is not as simple as it...
Menopause marks the end of the reproductive years. The ovaries stop producing eggs and the hormone estrogen which helps to control the menstrual cycle. This natural process can happen usually by the average age of...
We have all collectively gone through some unprecedented experiences recently. Hardly any of us could have guessed that we would be living through a pandemic and the impact it would have had on all our...
'Dementia' – often used as an umbrella term for memory loss and cognitive decline. In fact, dementia is a symptom of brain disorders and numerous underlying diseases characterized by a decline in cognitive function including...
We learned the basics at school during science class or from having “the talk” with our parents and guardians. That was a long time ago though. Our OBGYN or Family Medicine physician may have glossed...
Every February, we celebrate Black History Month reflecting on the substantial contributions of our African-American ancestors to several aspects of life, and recognizing our roles in the fight against discrimination based on race. As the...
We placed it on our 'New Year's Resolutions' list - eat healthily, exercise, drink more water, and lose weight. We are now two months in and some of us already have failed diet attempts and...
Are friends chosen or do friendships just happen as a result of circumstances? Maybe both. There are countless online articles on friendship outlining the elements of friendship, correct ways to choose friends, essential traits of...
As a wife, mother, medical professional, and independent business owner (IBO), I have learned the importance of repositioning myself – shifting from the things that stifle my growth, fueling passion to progress despite the odds,...
I’m not entirely sure where I first heard the phrase “Self Care Sunday” but immediately it seemed like an excellent concept. At first, I thought, “wow, there’s no way you can go wrong with spending...
Arianna Sholes-Douglas remembers the moment her body was in the grips of perimenopause ― though she didn’t recognize it for what it was at the time,...
Adversity may come into your life unexpectedly catching you unprepared - illness, accidents, sudden death, separation or divorce, misfortune, affliction to name a few. Suddenly, you...
