John Fernández

3 days ago | bbc.com | John Fernandez |John Fernández

'I love this place but I have nowhere to live'John FernandezBBC Guernsey political reporterBBCVirgilio Henriques said he was homeless for seven months and now lives in his carFor seven months Virgilio Henriques was homeless in Guernsey, living in a cold garage and then sleeping in his car. "It's horrible, I don't wish it for anyone," he said. Now living more securely in staff accommodation, he is appalled by his experience of homelessness. "I was washing myself with baby wipes.

5 days ago | baptisthealth.net | John Fernandez |John Fernández

As temperatures rise and summer activities ramp up, it's important to remember that heat and hydration are more than comfort concerns — they can directly impact serious health conditions, including the risk of stroke. According to Felipe De Los Rios La Rosa, M.D., stroke program director at Baptist Health Miami Neuroscience Institute, dehydration during hot weather can significantly raise the risk of experiencing a stroke, especially for those already at risk.

6 days ago | bbc.com | John Fernandez |John Fernández

Academic calls third of election manifestos 'dull'John FernandezBBC Guernsey political reporterBBCThe election will take place on 18 JuneA third of manifestos printed in the States of Guernsey's election booklet have been labelled "dull" and "not very engaging" by an expert in Channel Island elections. Associate Professor in Marketing at Nottingham University Business School, Dr Christopher Pich has looked through the 278 page booklet online.

1 week ago | baptisthealth.net | John Fernandez |John Fernández

Study: Limiting Sedentary Time May Help Prevent Future Heart Problems After a Cardiac EventResearchers have found that individuals who spend more than 14 hours a day sedentary following a hospital visit for heart-related symptoms face a significantly increased risk of another cardiovascular event—or even death—within one year.

1 week ago | bbc.co.uk | John Fernandez |John Fernández

Image caption, Billionaire businessman Steve Lansdown said addressing the island's housing crisis needed to be a top priority for the new StatesBBC Guernsey political reporterConcerns about the cost and quality of housing in the island were the overwhelming issue for voters at BBC Guernsey's second election roadshow. Steve Lansdown, owner of La Grande Mare Hotel, labelled some of the rental accommodation for staff moving to the island as "disgraceful".