Cayman Family Health

10/06/2023

Today is 2023!

This annual event aims to encourage families to engage in physical activities together, promoting overall well-being and a more active lifestyle.

Participating in Family Health and Fitness Day could be having:

🚴Outdoor Adventures
⚽️Backyard Games
💃Family Dance Parties
🚶🏽Active Outings
🏊‍♀️ Fitness Challenges

And more!

Read more in our article about the day here: https://www.integra.ky/embrace-family-health-and-fitness-day-2023/

31/05/2023

Today, Wednesday 31st May is ***coDay.

At Integra, we join in supporting World No To***co Day, increasing education around tobacco/smoking's detrimental effects along with some information on how to get in touch with our team of GPs to discuss any questions, concerns or information on smoking cessation.

Learn more: https://www.integra.ky/world-no-tobacco-day-31st-may/

17/05/2023

Today is !

As a part of Integra’s efforts to raise awareness and increase education for World Hypertension Day (also known as 'high blood pressure') and beyond, we will be doing a 3-part short blog series on hypertension starting today.

Today’s short blog is all about ‘Understanding the Updated Hypertension Guidelines’ including commentary from the newest of our amazing GP team, Dr Bhakta-Perry!

To read the article visit: https://www.integra.ky/understanding-the-updated-hypertension-guidelines-part-1-of-our-world-hypertension-day-blog-series/

To learn more about Dr Bhakta-Perry and her service offering which includes treatment and management of hypertension visit: https://www.integra.ky/dr-tanushree-bhakta-perry/

Visit our social pages tomorrow for the 2nd installment of our blog series!

31/03/2023

While there are several factors which go into a healthy diet and lifestyle, new research published by JAMA Network Open suggests those with prediabetes may benefit from a low-carb diet as their study has shown this can possibly lower elevated A1C levels (average blood sugar levels) to a healthier range quickly.

Read more here:

A recent study suggests that following a low-carb diet may quickly reduce A1C levels in people with prediabetes. Such a rigorous approach to eating may not be realistic, but cutting even som...