Ghana: Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetes
Metabolic syndrome is known to increase cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, type 2 diabetes, and all-cause mortality
Ghana: Using Polythene Bags for Cooking Dangerous – Health Expert
According to the dietician, it was common practice for some people when cooking foods like rice, cassava among others, to cover the utensil with polythene to retain steam
Study finds daytime meals may reduce health risks linked to night shift work
A small clinical trial supported by the National Institutes of Health has found that eating during the nighttime—like many shift workers do—can increase glucose levels
Massage therapy as wellness entertainment
“Massage therapists can enhance the power of their messages on the body of the client by ensuring that their touches are concise, concrete, courteous, timely, and correct,” he said
Desist From Buying Herbal Medicines In Buses- Woman Cautions
Woman warns the general public against careless patronage of herbal medicine in buses and other vehicles. She explained, there is a great danger in buying herbal medicines from people who sell in buses.
One avocado or two? Study finds eating lots of the fruit has public health import
“Recent trials have focused on individuals, primarily adults, and limited to changes in cardiometabolic disease blood markers.
Sanitize your mobile phones regularly against infections – Yevutsey
Studies show that mobile phones carry a lot of bacteria and are easily contaminated due to their frequent usage at many public places including health centres, markets and other populated areas
Exercise linked to better mental health, research shows
It also showed that people who spent more time outdoors typically experienced lower levels of anxiety and depression than those who stayed inside.
Adding herbs and spices to meals may help lower blood pressure
In a controlled-feeding study, the researchers found that seasoning foods with 6.5 grams, or about 1.3 teaspoons, of herbs and spices a day was linked with lower blood pressure after four weeks.
