Sometimes Less is More
Story By: Dr Lawrence Osei-Tutu I attended a beautiful international conference of the Society for Neuro-Oncology Sub-Saharan Africa, SNOSSA over the weekend at the magnificent University of Ghana Medical Centre,...
World Tobacco Day Commit to Quit
World Tobacco Day celebrated in the Viva Health Way
Moringa – Why you shouldn’t go a day without this superfood
I dare say Moringa Oleifera is the superfood of all superfoods. A brave claim, but not one that is misplaced. In the past few years, almonds, matcha, kale and turmeric...
5 Prostate cancer facts a Ghanaian Man should know
Prostate cancer is very common among men over the age of 50. However, it is not uncommon for younger men to get it.Hence, it is crucial to keep tabs on...
8 Things That Happen to Your Body, When You Eat Chia Seeds
Chia seeds are incredibly beneficial for our overall health, and their addition to a daily diet prevents numerous ailments and diseases. These seeds are low in calories, but high in...
The Malaria Vaccine: Why the Controversy in Ghana?
Malaria is humanity’s curse. It is among the oldest of human diseases, infecting our earliest ancestors, influencing our recent evolution, and causing an estimated half of all deaths since the...
What Should Your Normal Resting Heart Rate Really Be?
2.5 billion. No, it's not how old the Earth is. It's the average amount of times the heart beats in a lifetime, according to the American Heart Association. Breaking it...
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