Regularly eating chilli peppers could provide previously unrecognised health benefits helping to lengthen people’s lives, a new study suggests. Chilli eaters may have a “significantly reduced risk of dying from cardiovascular disease or cancer”, according to preliminary research which will be presented this week at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2020. While previous research has found consuming chillies has …
With just two months left on the calendar for us to say farewell to 2020, a lot is happening in the world of fashion. This year has not been very vibrant due to the global pandemic, but designers in Ghana and around the world are all coming out with clothes and accessories which are expected to make waves from the …
Unfortunately, today, abuse, a situation in which one person tries to control a partner with the intention to manipulate that person’s view of what is acceptable or not, occurs in epidemic proportions in most relationships in Ghana. This is, especially, true if we appreciate that abuse can be physical, verbal, sexual, mental social and economic. Sadly, studies show in Ghana, …
A Chinese teenager who sold one of his kidneys so he could buy the latest Apple device is now attached to a dialysis machine and is likely to be bedridden for life after suffering renal deficiency. Back in 2011, 17-year-old Wang Shangkun peddled his kidney on the black market for the equivalent of about $4,500 AUD [$3,273 USD], before using …
Today, massive and incredible advances in technology have greatly impacted on all areas of our lives – medicine, agriculture, housing, transportation, education and communication. As technology evolves the different ways of communication like mobile phone, email and social media have become an integral part of our relationships. Today billions are using the internet. For example, LinkedIn operates the world’s largest …
A Trigger finger is a condition which affects the finger(s). It is also known as Stenosing Tenosynovitis. Trigger Finger occurs when a finger or thumb “locks” when bending and it is then difficult to straighten it. If the condition affects the thumb, it is called Trigger Thumb. Generally, the tough cords (tendons) in the fingers slide smoothly through a series …
Who says slippers can’t be stylish? These handmade leather slippers were manufactured by Vincent Nhyiraba Shoes, located at North Ridge next to Accra High School. Nhyiraba has been in the shoe business for several years and he is noted for using quality leather to create fashionable slippers for both men and women. Slippers are extremely helpful in preventing the communicable …
People with blood type O may be less vulnerable to Covid-19 and have a reduced likelihood of getting severely ill, according to two studies published Wednesday. Experts say more research is needed. The research provides further evidence that blood type (also known as blood group) may play a role in a person’s susceptibility to infection and their chance of having …
The Management of the La Villa Boutique Hotel has relaunched the Soprano Restaurant with a call on Ghanaians to aid the recovery of the local hospitality industry from the effects of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) through patronage. According to the Chairman of the Hotel, Mr Nii Amaa Ollennu, Ghana’s hospitality industry is still reeling from the effects of the Coronavirus pandemic …
Phronesis born David Nana Amporful, an elite composer real has released his debut EP titled ‘Evergreen’. The seven-track EP which seeks to give hope and motivates people to go on in life was released on several platforms, Wednesday. The Evergreen EP which seeks to stamp his name unto the music scene is inspired by the singer’s experiences in life and also that of the …
