Your hearing must last your lifetime
Thursday 3rd March 2022 is World Hearing Day. Nearly two decades now, the World Health Organization (WHO) each year provides a theme for ear care professionals and advocacy groups to...
WHO DOES THE TOUGH JOB? THE VEHICLE? OR YOUR BODY?
Recently l decided to service my vehicle for enhanced performance at the following cost: A) Engine oil 150, B) Oil Filter 70 , C) Change of front wheel bearings: 150...
Is Screen Time Affecting Your Eye Health?
Do you have a screen addiction? Your eyes could be paying the price. According to the Ophthalmological Society of Ghana (OSG), 50 percent of teens admit that they feel addicted...
5 Common Oral Habits in Ghana we need to Break
It is a good habit to visit your dentist regularly. These visits however must not be a painful or difficult one. To help you avoid visiting a dentist on a...
Alcohol and heart disease: what you should know.
Ever heard someone say that a bit of alcohol is good for the heart? Can a few alcoholic drinks really be good for your heart? Cider, beer, whiskey, rum, champagne,...
LET US TALK ABOUT DEPRESSION
He was confident enough to ask me whether depression exist in Africa. I was stunned, either by his ignorance or by his seemingly dismissive nature towards the topic. Somewhere between...
Use These Pushup Progressions to Bust Out of Your Workout Rut Struggling in the gym?
When you feel overwhelmed by your workout routine and the thought of taking on a new type of exercise protocol feels like too much, get back to the basics. Sometimes...
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...
The 13 Best and Worst Foods For Your Cholesterol
The best way to lower high cholesterol is to significantly improve your diet. According to Stacey Pence, R.D. at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, exercise and diet are the...
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