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Also entertainment, business, science, technology and health news. en-uk Sun, 21 Nov 2009 11:09:17 +0100 BO Adamson - info@modernghana.com 11/21/2009 11:09:17 AM Bright Owusu - webmaster@modernghana.com All trademarks and copyrights on this page are owned by their respective owners. 60 http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/1203/16/public-urged-to-practice-good-hygiene.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/1203/16/public-urged-to-practice-good-hygiene.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestylethread1/1203/16/#showcomments2 Sat, 20 Nov 2009 10:05:42 +0100 0 Pregnant women with the potentially dangerous condition preeclampsia may be more likely to suffer from thyroid problems research suggests Teams from the US and Norway found those with the condition had a raised risk of an underactive thyroid which can lead to fatigue and depression They say women showing signs of preeclampsia need th ...]]> http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/1199/16/thyroid-risk-from-pre-eclampsia.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/1199/16/thyroid-risk-from-pre-eclampsia.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestylethread1/1199/16/#showcomments2 Thu, 18 Nov 2009 15:42:17 +0100 0 Heart disease patients who practise Transcendental Meditation have reduced death rates US researchers have said At a meeting of the American Heart Association they said they had randomly assigned African Americans to meditate or to make lifestyle changes After nine years the meditation group had a reduction in deaths heart atta ...]]> http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/1198/16/meditation-eases-heart-disease.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/1198/16/meditation-eases-heart-disease.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestylethread1/1198/16/#showcomments2 Thu, 18 Nov 2009 15:42:17 +0100 0 http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/1174/16/are-poisonous-plants-useful.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/1174/16/are-poisonous-plants-useful.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestylethread1/1174/16/#showcomments2 Fri, 29 Oct 2009 18:54:15 +0100 0 Everyone has a desire to possess stereotypical beautiful eyes and eyelashes that are long thick and well definedThere are various cosmetics that are designed to enhance the beauty of your eyelashes Given below are some tips that can help you take proper care of your eyelashesWhen we talk about eyelashes then the first thing that co ...]]> http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/1172/16/ways-to-care-for-eyelashes.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/1172/16/ways-to-care-for-eyelashes.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestylethread1/1172/16/#showcomments2 Fri, 29 Oct 2009 18:54:15 +0100 0 Dr Francis Yeboah Head of Molecular Medicine at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital KATH on Tuesday said too much heat could affect how the brain worked and could also increase the risk of cardiovascular or heart diseasesHe explained that even though the body could absorb some heat the required body temperature is degrees Celsius when ...]]> http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/1162/16/too-much-heat-can-affect-the-brain-doctor.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/1162/16/too-much-heat-can-affect-the-brain-doctor.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestylethread1/1162/16/#showcomments2 Mon, 25 Oct 2009 22:44:23 +0100 0 http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/1154/16/low-dose-radiation-harms-heart.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/1154/16/low-dose-radiation-harms-heart.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestylethread1/1154/16/#showcomments2 Sat, 23 Oct 2009 12:50:09 +0100 0 http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/1153/16/diabetes-drug-trumps-fat-pill.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/1153/16/diabetes-drug-trumps-fat-pill.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestylethread1/1153/16/#showcomments2 Sat, 23 Oct 2009 12:50:09 +0100 0 Despite the sociocultural religious and legal environment that frowns on the practice of same gender sexual relations also referred to as homosexuality the phenomenon of men who sleep with other men MSM is gradually gaining a foothold in the country The situation which provides a threat of a looming disaster in future for this high risk ...]]> http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/1119/16/more-men-sleep-with-men.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/1119/16/more-men-sleep-with-men.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestylethread1/1119/16/#showcomments2 Sun, 10 Oct 2009 14:40:30 +0100 0 Muscle and joint pain musculoskeletal disorders MSDs account for almost half of all sick leave both in the UK and across Europe a study has found No less than of all sickness absence is caused by MSDs said the Fit for Work Europe report by the Work Foundation business consultancy groupIt estimates that this costs the UK economy ...]]> http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/1105/16/warning-on-muscle-and-joint-pain.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/1105/16/warning-on-muscle-and-joint-pain.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestylethread1/1105/16/#showcomments2 Thu, 30 Sep 2009 14:32:46 +0100 5 Children whose mothers work are less likely to lead healthy lives than those with stay at home mums a study saysThe Institute of Child Health study of more than fiveyearolds found those with working mothers less active and more likely to eat unhealthy food Other experts said more work was needed to see if the results applied t ...]]> http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/1101/16/working-mums-children-less-fit.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/1101/16/working-mums-children-less-fit.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestylethread1/1101/16/#showcomments2 Wed, 29 Sep 2009 09:48:42 +0100 0 http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/1091/16/new-drug-can-treat-more-cancers.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/1091/16/new-drug-can-treat-more-cancers.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestylethread1/1091/16/#showcomments2 Fri, 17 Sep 2009 11:57:03 +0100 0 http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/1056/16/breast-abscess.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/1056/16/breast-abscess.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestylethread1/1056/16/#showcomments2 Sat, 28 Aug 2009 22:28:09 +0100 0 For anyone looking to lose weight finding nutrientdense lowcalorie foods are the best bet Salmon is bursting with vitamins nutrients and essential fatty acids The protein and fat content of salmon make it a satisfying dish essential to weight loss Salmon are high in omega fatty acids Omegas are the champs when it comes to keeping ...]]> http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/1048/16/the-weight-loss-benefits-of-salmon.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/1048/16/the-weight-loss-benefits-of-salmon.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestylethread1/1048/16/#showcomments2 Sat, 21 Aug 2009 16:06:35 +0100 1 Individuals living busy lives are often stressed out Theyre constantly overworked sleepdeprived budgetchallenged and timestarvedInstead of cooking or preparing meals at home busy people often buy fast foods which are usually loaded with saturated fat and caloriesTo make matters worse people are usually not content with regulars ...]]> http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/1043/16/healthy-eating-guidelines-for-busy-people.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/1043/16/healthy-eating-guidelines-for-busy-people.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestylethread1/1043/16/#showcomments2 Thu, 19 Aug 2009 13:14:24 +0100 0 Parents have been urged not to put ham and other smoked salted or cured meat into their childrens lunchboxes to help them reduce the risk of cancerThe World Cancer Research Fund said parents should act now to stop their children developing a taste for processed meatEating too much over decades can raise the risk of bowel cancer they sa ...]]> http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/1040/16/childrens-lunchboxes-unhealthy.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/1040/16/childrens-lunchboxes-unhealthy.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestylethread1/1040/16/#showcomments2 Wed, 18 Aug 2009 15:21:25 +0100 0 President of the Association for Dietetics in South Africa René Smalberger says current scientific evidence supports the view that we should not only look at the total amount of fats in our diets but also the quality of the fats we consume Speaking at a media briefing hosted by the South African arm of global nutrition authority the Intern ...]]> http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/1035/16/quality-over-quantity-fat.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/1035/16/quality-over-quantity-fat.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestylethread1/1035/16/#showcomments2 Sun, 15 Aug 2009 10:58:42 +0100 0 THE Presbyterian Church of Ghana has launched its annual health week celebration with a call on Ghanaians to adopt healthy lifestylesThe programme scheduled for August this year will be used to raise the health awareness of members of the church as well as raise funds to support the churchs health services deliveryThe celebra ...]]> http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/1026/16/8216ghanaians-must-adopt-healthy-lifestyles8217.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/1026/16/8216ghanaians-must-adopt-healthy-lifestyles8217.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestylethread1/1026/16/#showcomments2 Fri, 06 Aug 2009 13:09:47 +0100 0 http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/1014/16/10-tips-to-healthy-eating.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/1014/16/10-tips-to-healthy-eating.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestylethread1/1014/16/#showcomments2 Mon, 02 Aug 2009 23:37:43 +0100 0 Divorce has a lingering detrimental impact on health that even remarriage cannot fully repair a study suggests A Chicago study involving people aged to found divorced people have more chronic illnesses such as cancer than those who never marryThe figure only drops to for those who remarry researchers write in the J ...]]> http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/1001/16/divorce-health-scars-permanent.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/1001/16/divorce-health-scars-permanent.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestylethread1/1001/16/#showcomments2 Wed, 28 Jul 2009 12:32:59 +0100 0 http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/989/16/healthy-fat-link-to-bowel-disease.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/989/16/healthy-fat-link-to-bowel-disease.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestylethread1/989/16/#showcomments2 Sat, 24 Jul 2009 14:07:01 +0100 0 http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/981/16/weight-loss-with-water.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/981/16/weight-loss-with-water.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestylethread1/981/16/#showcomments2 Fri, 23 Jul 2009 12:59:10 +0100 0 http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/978/16/tips-for-a-healthy-and-balanced-life.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/978/16/tips-for-a-healthy-and-balanced-life.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestylethread1/978/16/#showcomments2 Tue, 20 Jul 2009 11:30:25 +0100 0 Having a lower than average IQ is in itself a risk factor for heart disease say UK researchers Given the findings public health messages on things like exercise and diet could be simplified the authors say in the European Heart JournalIn the study of over people IQ alone explained more than of the difference in mortality between ...]]> http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/971/16/lower-iq-a-heart-disease-risk.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/971/16/lower-iq-a-heart-disease-risk.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestylethread1/971/16/#showcomments2 Fri, 16 Jul 2009 11:46:36 +0100 0 http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/929/16/small-weight-loss-ups-fertility.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/929/16/small-weight-loss-ups-fertility.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestylethread1/929/16/#showcomments2 Wed, 30 Jun 2009 23:49:45 +0100 0 A charity in the Saudi capital Riyadh has come up with a novel incentive to encourage young men to quit smoking an allexpensespaid wedding Hundreds of men have expressed interest in the antismoking drive including a nonsmoker who was ready to start the habit just so he could take partBanners in Riyadh are advertising the campaign s ...]]> http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/928/16/free-wedding-for-quitting-smoking.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/928/16/free-wedding-for-quitting-smoking.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestylethread1/928/16/#showcomments2 Wed, 30 Jun 2009 23:49:45 +0100 0 http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/924/16/what-are-the-benefits-of-colon-cleansing.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/924/16/what-are-the-benefits-of-colon-cleansing.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestylethread1/924/16/#showcomments2 Wed, 30 Jun 2009 02:25:08 +0100 0 http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/922/16/practising-preventive-care.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/922/16/practising-preventive-care.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestylethread1/922/16/#showcomments2 Wed, 30 Jun 2009 02:25:08 +0100 0 There are basically three reasons why a person would have a double chinSo If you want to know how to get rid of a double chin it is important that you read the following then take an honest look at yourself and make an unbiased assessment of what category you and your double chin fit intoDouble chin due to excessive weight Are you ove ...]]> http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/893/16/do-your-have-a-double-chin.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/893/16/do-your-have-a-double-chin.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestylethread1/893/16/#showcomments2 Mon, 21 Jun 2009 12:59:36 +0100 0 http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/873/16/is-the-acai-berry-the-answere-to-great-health.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestyle/873/16/is-the-acai-berry-the-answere-to-great-health.html http://www.modernghana.com/lifestylethread1/873/16/#showcomments2 Wed, 16 Jun 2009 00:20:02 +0100 0