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Moderate alcohol consumption linked to brain decline

A new study concludes that even moderate alcohol consumption is linked to a raised risk of faster decline in brain health and mental function....

The rise of the ‘pornosexual’: How a new orientation describes those who prefer PORN to real sex

The birth of the Internet has given more people access to free online porn, enabling them to fulfill their sexual urges with no need...

Enterprise provides GH¢8.5m support for First Lady’s project

The fund, an initiative of the First Lady, Mrs Rebecca Akufo-Addo, seeks to finance the building of a modern maternity wing to provide relief...

Stigma remains major challenge against HIV fight

Stigmatisation and discrimination against Persons Living with HIV (PLHIV) remain the major challenge hindering fight against the disease in the Upper West Region.The act...

4 important things to do if you want to retire early

Even with the nature of our society, retiring early is possible and achievable (especially if this has always been your lifelong goal), you only...

How to have better arguments with your partner

Surprisingly, almost the last thing we ever do when we’ve been very hurt is to say that we’ve been very hurt. *********************************Arguments in relationships are...

FDA to commence food safety enforcement exercise

The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) would commence a food safety enforcement exercise and food vendors who do not comply with the laws and...

How much sugar is in your food and drink?

In our modern and fast-paced lives, it can be difficult to keep a healthy balance of nutrients in our food. Sugar is one of...

Baldness: How close are we to a cure?

Baldness is an accepted part of the aging process for some, and a source of distress for others. Hair loss affects millions of men...

5 myths about the contraceptive pill

Heard a rumour that the contraceptive Pill wasn't all it's cracked up to be? We've sorted the fact from fiction.MYTH: Long-term Pill use makes...

Why medical laboratory systems in Ghana need proper structures

Seeking health care is one journey no single person can avoid in the course of life on earth. The only difference may lie in...

21 ejaculations per month can protect you from prostate cancer

During a discussion on this week's Ultimate Health some interesting statements  were made with regard to prostate health. The doctors on the panel stated...

Should you eat three big meals or many mini-meals?

In the nutritional world, conventional wisdom suggests that the more often you eat, the more likely you are to burn off those calories and...

5 things your wife secretly wishes you’d do more often

Do you ever wonder how you can make your wife happier? What are some things you can do to gain favor and add joy to your relationship?Wives...

Lifestyle: 10 reasons why Ghanaian women are unique and the best

Ghanaian women are the most coveted women on the planet in my opinion. A Ghanaian woman is, without a doubt, one of the most...

Who orgasms most and least, and why

More and more studies are shedding light on the "orgasm gap," which refers to how men orgasm during sex more frequently than women.But why...

5 ways to overcome flight turbulence anxiety

The frustrating thing about flight turbulence is how suddenly they occur, completely without warning.Thankfully, there are ways to overcome the anxiety that comes when...

Washing hands in cold water works as well as hot against germs

In handwashing experiments with 21 volunteers, Rutgers University researchers found no significant difference in cleaning power between water that was 60, 79 or 100...

Workouts that wow: The world’s most amazing hotel gyms

Veteran road warriors know that the best way to beat jetlag and energy-zapping meetings is by working up a serious sweat.That schedule of constantly...

Just having sex: the key to a lasting relationship?

That’s true, according to some new research. But the full picture is more complicated, and the findings raise an obvious question: What enables and...

Scientists develop noninvasive approach to electrical deep brain stimulation

Current treatments that use electrical deep brain stimulation require a surgeon to open the skull and implant electrodes inside the brain.Now, in a new...

Lifestyle: 7 amazing benefits of drinking water first thing in the morning

Since almost half of the body is made up of water, drinking several cups every day is one of the simplest ways to better...

A letter to … my husband, who simply stopped loving me

I will never forget the beauty I saw when I first set eyes on you. I never tired of telling you how handsome you...

Skin aging could be delayed with a common antioxidant

For many people, declining skin health is one of most loathsome effects of getting older. As we age, our skin loses its elasticity, becomes...

Danger looms in Agona Akwakwaa; residents drink from polluted river

Today can report that there is a looming danger in Agona Akwakwaa in the Agona East District of the Central Region, if the authorities...

HIV prevalence high among females

Dr Patrick Bampoh, Northern Regional Coordinator of HIV and AIDS, has said the HIV prevalence is high among females in the region.He said this...

4 tips for dating after divorce

After going through a divorce, it can be strange and unsettling to re-enter the dating scene. Chances are it is very different from when...

8 signs you’re being lied to

How many people have you spoken with today? Chances are that most of them lied to you—and that they did it more than once....

Stress might make you a more empathetic person

There could be an upside to those worries.Brain imaging research suggests that being under stress may make you more compassionate to others who are...

Drinking coffee daily may halve liver cancer risk

If you enjoy your morning cup of joe, the results of a recent study will be welcome news. Researchers have found that drinking just...

People who go to university are more likely to have affairs

You’re more likely to have an affair if you’ve been to university, a new study claims.Extramarital dating site VictoriaMilan looked at the education levels...

When should you be drinking—Day or Night?

If you think you've just been imagining that alcohol hits you a little differently depending on when you're drinking—good news, you're not crazy!Whether you...

10 diet mistakes everyone else is making

Don't be one of those people. Avoid these common mistakes to stay on track and shed those unwanted pounds.Are all fats bad? Are all...

Malaria cases declining in Ghana

Dr Seidu Barikisu, Northern Regional Focal Person for Malaria has disclosed that malaria cases have reduced from 41.2 per cent to 25.4 per cent...

3 toxic mistakes that can tear young married couples apart

Even strong relationships are susceptible to marriage mistakes, particularly if the marriage is relatively new, according to Pastor John Gray of Lakewood Church in...

The real reasons you’re attractive, according to science

Let’s be honest: Looks count. When you see that certain mix of eyes, cheekbones, hair, and je ne sais quoi from across the room,...

3 unmarried couples who live together get real about their expenses

While moving in with your significant other can often result in saving some cash, there are also other unique considerations to think about when...

The necessary exercise advice you don’t want to hear

When thinking of article ideas, the first things that come to mind are ways to offer advice on how people can make their workout...

KATH fundraiser: Lady Julia lauds ‘inspired act’ by Multimedia, First Lady, others

Wife of Asantehene, Lady Julia, has commended efforts by the First Lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo, Multimedia Group and other organisations to give a facelift to the...

Audio: All set for Save a Child, Save a Mother fund raiser in Kumasi

First Lady, Rebecca Akufo-Addo is whipping up support ahead of the much-anticipated fund raising ceremony to build a new mother and baby unit at...