Night Eating It’s widely debated when one should stop eating for the day, influenced by factors such as appetite, habits, culture, work schedules, personal preferences, and social settings. For many, the main concern is whether eating late contributes to weight gain. Opinions on the optimal time to stop eating vary, prompting questions about the scientific…
Improving Brain Function The brain, often regarded as the master organ, is constantly changing. Neuroplasticity, which is the ability of the brain to reorganise and restructure itself through the formation of new neural connections, plays a crucial role in learning new information, retaining existing knowledge, establishing new connections, and repairing damaged ones. To maintain optimal…
Mental Health What is mental health? Mental health refers to your emotional and psychological well-being. Having good mental health helps you lead a relatively happy and healthy life. It helps you demonstrate resilience and the ability to cope in the face of life’s adversities. Your mental health can be influenced by a variety of factors,…
Malnutrition What is malnutrition? Malnutrition refers to getting too little or too much of certain nutrients. It can lead to serious health issues, including stunted growth, eye problems, diabetes and heart disease. Some populations have a high risk of developing certain types of malnutrition depending on their environment, lifestyle and resources. Under-nutrition This type of…
Food Poisoning What is food poisoning? Food-borne illness, more commonly referred to as food poisoning, is the result of eating contaminated, spoiled, or toxic food. The most common symptoms of food poisoning include nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. What are the myths about food poisoning? A hot meal can still give food poisoning when served in…
Blood Transfusion What is blood transfusion? The main function of blood is to transport oxygen and nutrients to all parts of the body to keep it functioning. The average volume of blood in about 5 to 6 liters (10-12 water sachets). Any considerable decrease in the quantity of blood in a person requires that he…
Ageing Gracefully What is ageing? Aging is a gradual, continuous process of natural change that begins in early adulthood. During early middle age, many bodily functions begin to gradually decline. Around the age of 30 bone mass stops increasing. It is also said that after a certain age the brain no longer has the plasticity…
Personal Grooming What is personal grooming? Grooming involves the things you do to make your appearance clean and neat. Personal hygiene is how you care for your body. This practice includes bathing, washing your hands, brushing your teeth, and more. Every day, you come into contact with millions of outside germs and viruses. They can…
Food Addiction How does food addiction work? There is a system in the brain called the reward system. This system was designed to reward the brain when a person is doing things that encourage survival. This includes primal behaviors like eating. The brain knows that when a person eats, they’re doing something right, and it…
Fitness and Weight Loss – Women What is fitness and weight loss? According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), Uganda is the world’s fittest country. Only 5.5% of Ugandans have an inadequate level of physical activity. In Ghana, about 29% of people in urban areas compared to 11.2% in rural areas are physically inactive. Among…