In Ghana, football is not just a popular sport but a significant source of employment. However, this employment often comes with financial risks, particularly for players post-retirement. Despite the fame and wealth associated with professional football, many players struggle financially once their careers end. This article delves into the financial […]
Sustainable Living in a High-Carbon World
Every morning, as I wake up, I find myself torn between two impulses: the urge to save the world and the desire to savor it. This dichotomy, beautifully articulated by E.B. White, is particularly poignant for those of us deeply invested in climate change research. It’s not just about understanding […]
How Parental Habits Shape Your Lifelong Health
Imagine this: the way your mom or dad lived their life, the air they breathed, the job they hustled in, even the very smoke they might have inhaled, or the drinks they sipped – all these might still be echoing in your health today. It seems like a plot from […]
Separating Myths from Facts With The Link Between Lifestyle & Cancer
Modifications to one’s way of life have the potential to avert one million annual cancer diagnoses in Europe—about one-third of all cancers. You would think that by now everyone would know about the dangers of this way of life, but you’d be mistaken. The European Journal of Cancer released our […]
A Creamy Hack for Ultimate Mac & Cheese
Your exploration of substituting milk and butter in Kraft Macaroni and cheese with heavy whipping cream is indeed a fascinating culinary twist. Using heavy whipping cream instead of milk can indeed result in a creamier and potentially more flavorful cheese sauce for your Kraft Mac and Cheese. Here’s a recipe […]
Busting Calorie Myths for Lasting Weight Loss
A common piece of advice for anyone looking to shed pounds is the age-old “calories in, calories out” principle: if you increase your energy expenditure relative to your caloric intake, the excess weight will melt away. You can understand the allure of reducing weight loss to a mathematical formula: If […]
New Year, New Habits: Make Your 2024 Resolutions Last
The majority of the millions of people who make resolutions each year focus on improving their health. Even though they’re common, most people give up on their resolutions within a few weeks. This leads many to repeat their resolutions from year to year. While that’s happening, resolutions might help you […]
Is It Safe or Risky To Eat Moldy Bread & Cheese?
A common yet misunderstood guest in our kitchens. With an estimated over 300,000 types of mold out there, it’s like a never-ending science experiment right on your food. But here’s the thing, not all molds spell disaster for your dinner plans. While some molds are benign, others, like those producing […]
Balancing Costs of SA’s Lifestyle Diseases
Over the past two decades, as economies have progressed, there’s been a significant shift in the primary health concerns in low- and middle-income countries. Historically, these nations grappled with infectious diseases like HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, pneumonia, and diarrhea. Now, a new set of challenges has emerged, predominantly linked to lifestyle choices. […]