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Recognizing the Signs: 7 Early Symptoms of Urinary Tract Infection
Featured Image Courtesy: NPS MedicineWise Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are a common and often uncomfortable condition that can affect people of all ages. UTIs predominantly affect the urinary system of individuals and can be acquired via various means including sharing toilet facilities, unhygienic practices, amongst others. UTIs can affect any part of the urinary tract…
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The Power of Morning Hydration: 9 Health Benefits of Drinking Water Early in the Morning
Ever heard of the phrase; Breakfast is the most important meal of the day? Well it sure is. But the question always remains, which is the best recommended breakfast to start your day with? Is it supposed to be a light food or a heavy food? In Ghanaian and most African homes, the earliest time…
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Harnessing the Power of Beetroot: 8 Health Benefits of Adding This Vibrant Veggie to Your Diet
Beetroot, with its striking deep red colour and earthy flavour, is a versatile vegetable that offers a myriad of health benefits when incorporated into your diet. Whether enjoyed raw, roasted, juiced, or pickled, beetroot is a nutritional powerhouse packed with essential nutrients and compounds that can support overall well-being. Here are 8 compelling reasons to…
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The Dark Side of Late-Night Eating: 6 Negative Health Implications to Consider
Late-night snacking or indulging in a heavy meal right before bedtime may seem harmless and non-alarming for many people. For others, even though they are very much informed on the outcomes of late-night eating, they find it very difficult to abstain. Yet again, with the demands of life in this current era, late eating or…
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Preserving Your Hearing: 5 Common Habits That Can Damage Your Ears
Our ears play a vital role in our daily lives, allowing us to hear and communicate with the world around us. The formation of sound comes as a result of the combination of multiple interactions in the ear to convert sound waves into electrical signals that can be understood and interpreted by the brain. These…
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Lower Your Bad Cholesterol (LDL) Levels with These 9 Foods
Unlike the common knowledge spread about cholesterol, cholesterol is an essential fat that plays an important role in the human body. From the synthesis of steroid hormones, e.g. glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids, to being an important constituent of the cell membrane. However, cholesterol comes in two major forms: High-Density Lipoprotein (HDL) which is the good cholesterol…
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Eye Health: 6 things you do that damage your eye
Our eyes are precious organs that allow us to see and experience the world around us. However, this marvellous pair of organs is usually taken for granted and denied the necessary attention. Left to the mercy of nature, the strength of the eye therefore tends to depreciate over time as it ages with the individual.…
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6 unhealthy reasons why you shouldn’t bite your fingernails
Nail biting is a common habit of a majority of people. Whereas some people do it just for doing it sake, others do it because they feel uncomfortable with grown nails. Yet more, others do it because it has become a habit they can’t control. And a few more bite their nails whenever they are…
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7 Natural Ways for Men to Boost Sexual Drive and Last Longer in Bed
Featured Image Courtesy: American Psychological Association. Sexual health is an important aspect of overall well-being for men especially, and many factors can influence sexual performance and drive. To the majority of men, being able to satisfy their partner sexually is one sure way to have high self-esteem and confidence. However, there’s no single magical potion…
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Unveiling the Health Benefits of Tiger Nuts: 6 Surprising Advantages for Your Well-being
Tiger nuts, also known as chufa nuts or earth almonds and as atadwe in the local dialect, are small tubers that have been consumed for centuries due to their numerous health benefits. Despite their name, tiger nuts are not really nuts but rather small root vegetables. Packed with nutrients and fibre, tiger nuts offer a…









