7 ways to tell if you’re heading for divorce
Problems such as stresses brought on by circumstances (new job, moving, living somewhere too small, a new addition to the family, etc) are often...
Childhood poverty may predict heart failure in adulthood – Study
Growing up poor might put you at risk for heart failure in adulthood, a new study suggests.Heart failure, a progressive condition, means the heart...
Why rotten plantain used to prepare ‘kakro’ can give you cancer
A former dean of the Faculty of Science at the University of Ghana, Legon, Professor George Tawia Odamtten has cautioned the public against eating...
98% of women get pregnant by accident – Catholic Relief Services
The Country Representative of the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Ghana has disclosed that about 98 percent of women between the ages of 15 to...
Why does light keep us awake and darkness make us sleepy?
Many of us have heard that going to sleep when it is dark outside is healthy, as light and darkness influence our circadian rhythm....
5 interesting reasons why talking to yourself is not a ‘Sign of Craziness’
It has long been described as a sign of madness, before scientists found that it was far from it. Talking to yourself or self-talk...
Why dating in the 21st-century sucks and what to do about it
Relationships in 2017 seem to be becoming an ever increasingly frustrating dilemma – not just for men, but for women too.Before I get into...
Health Ministry raises alert over ‘strange disease’ in Liberia
The Ministry of Health has issued a health alert over what says is a “strange disease” that has claimed the lives of eleven people...
The long lasting health damage caused by ‘broken heart syndrome’
A condition known as "broken heart syndrome" may leave longer lasting damage than previously thought, experts say.Around 3,000 people per year in the UK...
There are no mistakes in love
Maybe you fell into the wrong person, wrong relationship, wrong time, wrong place. Maybe you gave everything to a connection you thought was real...
9 types of women who are the reasons relationships are difficult
1. I call these ones “Resolution Women.”It’s their resolution for every New Year to get married before the year ends. Usually, they are desperate....
The unfortunate health risks of French fries
Our favorite terrible-yet-delicious food—French fries—now has another sad strike against it.A new study finds that fries, along with other types of fried potatoes, increase...
House cleaning chemicals may cause birth defects
New research finds that two chemical compounds commonly found in household cleaning and personal hygiene products cause birth defects in rodents.Researchers from the Edward...
8 ways to sleep better when it’s blistering hot outside
Jenni June raised four kids as a single mom, in homes in Oregon and Southern California where she wasn’t able to have air conditioning....
FYI, those annoying strings on bananas are called phloem bundles
This makes it a little harder to hate them so much.Leathery strings of death.Pull back the yellow peel of a banana, and there they...
Dairy: Is it good or bad for you?
Dairy is a controversial and confusing food group. Health organizations promote dairy as vital for improved bone health, yet other experts disagree and hail...
What sex therapists tell people whose partners don’t want sex
Being in a relationship with someone who’s disinterested in sex can feel incredibly lonely. A discrepancy in desire is more common than most people...
NHIS to reform its membership enrollment, claims management
The newly appointed Deputy Chief Executive in charge of Operations is confident that the new administration will revive the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS)...
Sickle cell disease: Overview, symptoms, and causes
Sickle cell disease, also known as sickle cell anemia, is a group of disorders affecting the red blood cells in the body.How people understand...
Can we stop pretending love is beautiful?
As a fan of romance books and movies, I was bombarded by beautiful imagery of love from a young age. Suave men and stunning...
7 ways to increase intimacy in your relationship without sex
You can boost intimacy in your relationship without having sex. I know someone reading this now is probably thinking, how possible is that?Here are...
Coconut oil ‘as unhealthy as beef fat and butter’
Coconut oil is as unhealthy as beef dripping and butter, say US heart experts. It is packed with saturated fat which can raise “bad”...
Are you eating healthy fruits and vegetables?
The health benefits of consuming fruits and vegetables are widely documented; but how do you even wash your mangoes and other raw fruits before...
Why you should stop offering to pay half of the bill when on a date
When I go out for dinner with my boyfriend, I don’t offer to pay half of the bill.I’m certainly not someone who believes a...
Being overweight while pregnant increases risk of birth defects – Study
Babies born to women who are overweight or obese face a greater risk of major congenital malformations such as heart defects, according to a new...
5 foods nursing mothers must avoid
You spent the last nine months streamlining what you eat and drink in order to ensure that what you put in your stomach does...
Habits that destroy your happiness
We are all constantly in pursuit of happiness. Every day, we make choices in life that affect how we feel and think about ourselves.We...
Women reveal what it’s really like to be 30 and single
Turning 30 is a milestone. It marks the end of your carefree 20s, the age at which you’re finally considered a “real” adult by...
Rawlings calls on Ghanaians to embrace family planning
Former President John Jerry Rawlings has called on Ghanaians to embrace family planning to control population explosion.He pointed out that the means to have...
Marriage, most difficult work in the world
Many people think running a marathon or climbing a mountain is an endurance test but compared to marriage, they are a child’s play.This is...
7 places she met the guy she cheated on you with
It’s an unfortunate part of life: Some people cheat. And, while no one wants to be the person who was cheated on, people have...
Institute measures to ensure sustainability of NHIS – Okyehene urges NHIA boss
The Okyehene, Osagyefo Amoatia Ofori Panin has urged the new management of the National Health Insurance Authority to institute measures in ensuring a sustainable...
Hot audio: Gomoa Nyanyano nurses forced to rely on torchlight for deliveries
Nurses at the Gomoa Nyanyano Health Centre in the Central region are forced to use torch lights to deliver pregnant women of their babies...
Hot video:Two women arrested over sale of ‘coloured orange’
The Food and Drugs Authority has arrested two women suspected to be involved in artificially colouring oranges to boost sales.The FDA says the police...
Warning: These 16 everyday things pose huge health risks
Anti-bacterial soapYour cabinets are full of health products that can be hiding a dark secret: They pose a serious threat if you're not careful.Anti-bacterial...
Why you should never treat your wife like your equal
The Mistake of Expecting “Equalness”Let’s clear up an obvious concern. I’m not talking about equality.There is absolutely no debate about the equality of any two people on...
Five tangible benefits of being single
Time was when being single was considered failing in life – but society has changed and it’s now something to celebrate.Not only is singledom...
Curvy models make women feel better about their bodies – Report
Women pay more attention to — and feel better after looking at — models who are average and curvy compared to models who are...
‘I fell in love and married a man with dwarfism’
Chloe Lusted and husband James are like any other newly married busy couple - they enjoy hanging out together and have recently bought a...