Wellness & Fitness

Bijou Lourdes Special to the St. Croix Times USVI - A person in crisis should not have to wonder whether help exists on their island, whether they can afford a trip off-island, or whether the only available option is an emergency room. Yet for many people in the U.S. Virgin Islands, mental health care can feel distant, limited, or hard to navigate. The USVI is not alone in facing a shortage of mental health services. Many rural and island communities across the United States

Axel Dash Planet Earth - Anthropic (Claude) CEO, Dario Amodei has made one of the most ambitious claims in modern technology: advanced AI could help cure most diseases within the next 5 to 10 years. That sounds almost impossible. Cancer, Alzheimer’s, heart disease, autoimmune disorders, rare genetic diseases, viral infections, and mental health conditions do not fall to a single tool. Medicine moves slowly for good reasons. Bodies are complex, clinical trials protect patients

We’re not doing the menopause version you read about in some fancy magazine, and certainly not the weird TikTok version with the promise that a pill will fix everything. We’re doing real, juicy, menopause talk — the kind that feels like melee you want to tell your cousin. We’re going to be real- like when you’re in the grocery line and somebody says "girl, you sweating like me" and you both just look at each other and laugh because you already know what that is. And it’s not

M.A. Dworkin St. Croix - There are few more horrifying words that can be heard from a physician than, “You have cancer.” It shakes the body, the mind, the soul to the core. It awakens us to a new vision of life itself, both frightening and turbulent. It causes us to think deeply about our life and in some cases to think about our death. The caring and thoughtful people of the VI Breast Cancer Project understand these emotive feelings. They have decided that if y

St. Croix Times Staff USVI - Fall can bring a familiar mix of sniffles, coughs, school germs, indoor gatherings, and headlines about rising COVID-19 cases. It can also bring a lot of vaccine confusion. Do people still need a COVID vaccine? Is the flu shot enough? Can both shots be given at the same visit? What if someone recently had COVID, or never gets the flu? The short answer is simple: COVID-19 and flu are different illnesses, and vaccination remains one of the best ways

Axel Dash USVI - Heat does not crash through a town like a tornado. It does not leave flood lines on walls or trees snapped in half. Most of the time, it arrives quietly. The sun rises, the pavement warms, the air stops moving, and ordinary routines become dangerous. That quiet is part of the problem. Recent research estimates that about 9,000 people in the U.S. die each year from heat-related causes, a number far higher than many official counts have suggested in the past. H

Tamika King USVI -Gut health plays a crucial role in overall wellness. The foods we eat in the morning can set the tone for digestion, energy levels, and immune function throughout the day. Choosing breakfasts that support a healthy gut helps maintain balance in the digestive system and promotes long-term health. This post explores some of the best breakfast options that nourish your gut and keep you feeling your best. Why Gut Health Matters Your gut contains trillions of bac

A.J. Pike USVI - Taking a walk after eating might seem like a simple habit, but it offers a surprising range of health benefits. Instead of sitting down or immediately returning to work, spending just 10 to 30 minutes walking after a meal can improve digestion, boost energy, and support long-term wellness. This post explores nine key advantages of walking after meals and explains how this easy activity can fit into your daily routine for better health. Walking after meals imp

Tamika King USVI - Busy schedules often leave little room for self-care, yet taking care of yourself is essential for maintaining balance and well-being. Micro self-care offers a practical way to nurture your mind, body, and spirit without demanding large blocks of time. This approach fits seamlessly into hectic days, helping you recharge and stay grounded. A small indoor plant on a wooden desk near a window, symbolizing calm and daily self-care What Is Micro Self-Care? Micro

A.J. Pike USVI - In the USVI it’s pretty close to being summer 24/7/365. And no doubt Virgin Islanders have indeed learned many lessons on dealing with the beating down heat of the Sun, but along with the hurricane season, the really hot-hot weather is just around the corner during the July through September months. And good ol’ Sol has a bad habit of really bearing down on the islands during the coming months - the temperature can really start to cook! So, let’s take