Multiple studies have attested to the various health benefits associated with gardening. Here are seven well-known health benefits linked to caring for plants. It relieves stress It’s not only found in the process of gardening, but there are bacteria in soil that help gardeners combat stress. The same bacteria are noted to act as an antidepressant and may establish a
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he discovery of new drugs is vital to achieving the eradication of neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) in Africa and around the world. Now, researchers have identified traditional Ghanaian medicines that work in the laboratory against schistosomiasis, onchocerciasis, and lymphatic filariasis, three diseases endemic to Ghana, according to a PLOS publication of NTDs, copied to the Ghana News Agency. The major
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Some medical doctors are prescribing a veterinary drug to patients in a bid to either stave off or treat COVID-19, but an expert has warned. A statement released on Saturday from the acting director-general of the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ), Richard Rukwata, warned against the use of veterinary ivermectin injection to mitigate the effects of COVID-19. Ivermectin belongs
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Government has announced new guidelines at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA), to strengthen the existing protocols to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 in Ghana. As of January 1,2021, 712 positive cases of COVID-19 have been recorded at the KIA, out of 118,278 tests conducted. The positivity rate among international arrivals in Ghana rose from 0.26 per cent in September
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01. What makes honey the most fake product in any grocery store or supermarket? While walking through the grocery aisle, we often find ourselves glued to the selection of exotic foods and sometimes the mere list of ingredients can blindly persuade our soul to go for the foods made with the goodness of natural ingredients. Whether you are a food
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Plantains are a close relative of the banana and tend to be mistaken for them. But in one of the 120 countries that grow much of the world’s supply of plantains — like Uganda, Colombia and Cameroon — people know the distinction between the two. That’s because plantains are starchier, contain less sugar than bananas and are much more multipurpose
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A cup of hot cocoa is not just a welcome treat on a cold winter’s day, but could also help boost your brain power, a small new study suggests. Flavanols, a type of nutrient in cocoa, can improve blood oxygen levels in the brain and are linked to cognitive benefits, according to a small study published this week in Scientific
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Coconut water is replete with antioxidants. Drinking coconut water helps in fighting fatigue and exhaustion. It helps with quick digestion and prevents bloating after a meal. Have it in the morning on an empty stomach to boost metabolism. Coconut water has been regarded as a miracle drink by many. It is one of the best drinks to combat the summer
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Keeping hydrated is crucial for health and well-being, but many people do not consume enough fluids each day. Perhaps it is the ubiquitous nature of water that means drinking enough each day is not at the top of many people’s lists of priorities. Water indeed is essential for all life on, in, and above the Earth. Water is important because
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As part of national efforts to contain the re-insurgence of COVID-19, MTN Ghana has donated quantities of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to the Oguaa Traditional Council. The Regional Senior Manager for Western and Central Regions, Mr Prince Owusu Nyarko, presented the PPEs such hand sanitizers, packs of tissue paper and gallons of liquid soap as its token to subdue the
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In the wake of the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic that plagued the world, one thing that has been identified to be worse than the outbreak itself was the misinformation. I once spoke to Angie, my friend in England who said that she had deliberately stayed away from the news in order to keep her sanity. Jen in United States also said
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While people mostly use honey to sweeten foods and beverages, it also has some therapeutic value for the skin. Many products available over the counter, such as lip ointments, after sun creams, and lotions, contain varying amounts of honey. An increasing amount of evidence supports the use of honey as a remedy for many skin conditions. Keep reading to learn
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It’s common knowledge that honey is one of the healthy and accessible substitutes for sugar, but along the way to prove that it’s better than refined sugar several myths passed as truths in many people’s minds. Today, we are going to name all the myths regarding honey. In other words, we’ll be clearing honey’s name. Therefore, with no further ado,
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Sadia Mané has also confirmed that he has tested positive for COVID-19. In twitter post the striker said, “Hello, I´ve been tested positive but I am feeling good and not showing heavy symptoms. I will begin my quarantine and recovery process immediately. Make sure that you stay safe and follow all rules to protect yourself and your loved ones, to
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The scientific name for Parsley is petroselinum crispum, and is a species of Petroselinum, a member of the family of Apiaceae plants. Other plants in the Apiaceae family include carrots, etc. Parsley seed essential oil, just as the name suggests is extracted from the dried seeds of the Parsley plant through steam distillation method. Ayurveda has recorded the effects of
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Corn is one of the significant popular cereals within the world. Originally from Central America, it’s now grown in countless varieties round the world.
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This piece is a continuation of Land of Disabilities: Life in Karni Village, where persons with disability are productive and hopeful – part 1 NGO comes into contact with Karni In the first quarter of 2016, an NGO, Macedonia Jerusalem mission, a charity arm of the Solution ground of Mount Moriah Church, discovered the Karni community and provided assistance to the
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Coconut water has grown in popularity over the past few years, but this beverage dubbed “nature’s sports drink” has been around for centuries. Packed with electrolytes and flavour, coconut water is the clear liquid found inside young coconuts and has a slew of health benefits. It differs from coconut milk, which has a creamy white hue and incorporates the actual
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Two staffs of the Greater Accra Regional Hospital popularly known as Ridge Hospital have been suspended from work after they were busted selling the hospital’s Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) illegally to other people. This was revealed in a statement released by the management of the Ridge Hospital. The statement indicated, “Thomas Osei is serving a two-week suspension without salary for
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Once again the Ridge hospital is in the news! This time around, a woman has narrated a chilling story of how a huge towel was left in her tummy for nine long months before it was eventually discovered and removed at a different hospital. According to the woman, she was delivered of her baby through a caesarian section at the
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