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Untreated bipolar disorder may lead to suicide - Psychiatrist

A psychiatrist, Dr Yennusom Maalug, has cautioned that, untreated bipolar or mood disorders could lead to serious mental and social health issues, including suicidal thoughts, substance abuse and a lower quality of life.

“Due to extreme mood swings, impulsive behaviour and the quest to escape reality, patients with bipolar disorder may resort to substance abuse or self-harm.”

Don’t sit on the toilet for more than 10 minutes, doctors warn

Let’s be honest — people have a habit of bringing their phones to the bathroom. I’ve been guilty of it myself, and chances are that someone is on the toilet reading this article right now. A three-minute trip to the loo can easily turn into 15 minutes of reading, scrolling and posting.

It might seem a harmless way to pass the time when you’re going number two. However, experts warn that what they call prolonged sitting on the toilet can harm your health. It’s even been connected to an increased risk of hemorrhoids and weakened pelvic muscles, said Dr. Lai Xue, a colorectal surgeon at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas.

Efeee Noko Cultural Troupe captivates Abidjan

Members of the Efeee Noko Cultural Troupe, led by multi-instrumentalist Richmond Otu Laryea, had a swell of a time when they recently descended on Grand-Bassam and Anani, both near Abidjan in Cote d’Ivoire, for two performances and a workshop.  

Mother-of-two, 54, dies following botched weight loss surgery in Turkey

A mother bled to death after botched stomach surgery in Turkey because she could not buy another course of Ozempic, an inquest has found.

8 fruits that help cleanse kidney naturally

As per experts, fruits play a key role in maintaining kidney health due to their rich nutrient profiles and high water content.

This is said that fruits are rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, which help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress—two factors that can negatively impact kidney function. 

Gomoa Buduburam crime declines but traders miss Liberian customers

The crime rate at the once-feared Gomoa Buduburam (Liberia Camp) in the Gomoa East District of the Central Region has declined, confirmed a senior police officer stationed at Buduburam.

 Peter Somuah
Peter Somuah

Musicians like Peter Somuah needed to carry Highlife forward — Ambolley

Well-known Ghanaian musician, Gyedu Blay Ambolley, has praised trumpet/flugelhorn player, Peter Somuah, for his bold tribute to Highlife, adding that musicians like him were needed to carry the cherished Ghanaian genre forward.

Migration: A novel livelihood empowerment for families

When I entered the widely-acclaimed “Golden City” of Ghana, I thought of Berekum in the Bono Region as very clean and happy people.

• Her podcast, “More Than Jollof” is currently running on YouTube

From blogging to social impact: How Joyce Gyebi is using food to change lives

With over a decade in the food industry, Ms Gyebi understands the nuts and bolts of the space and is committed to helping other women start their own food businesses or earn decent incomes within the industry. 

‘Wele’ prices shoot up

‘Wele’ prices shoot up

Consumers of cowhide, popularly known as wele, in Accra must be prepared to pay extra to enjoy their delicacy at their favourite food joints.

The MSC Musica offers a variety of entertainment

Your Cruise People Ready for “Yenkor Cruise”

Your Cruise People, a certified cruise holiday travel agency, is gearing up for another exciting cruise dubbed “Yenkor Cruise” (Lets go on a cruise).

Mr Merror

Mr Merror brings own feel to ‘Rabbi’

In exploring what brings him peace of mind and self-assurance, singer Louis Francis Kwei Ga-va, widely known as Mr Merror, puts his finger on faith as a supreme being and a great source of comfort and that’s why he has just brought out a remix of Adane Best’s ‘Rabbi’ song.

Berj owner goes home Nov 5

Visionary gallerist and art collector, Abena Joyce Quarshie, the founder of the Berj Gallery, who died last week, aged 68, will be interred on Tuesday, November 5 at the Lashibi Funeral Home.

Dr Richard Ampofo Boadu

GETFund digitises project monitoring, boosts scholarship awards

The Ghana Education Trust Fund (GETFund) has, in recent years, digitised its project management, monitoring, and evaluation to enhance efficiency and transparency.

Buy personal makeup products, brushes to prevent infections

 A dermatologist at the Trust Hospital and Clinics in Accra, Dr Mary Oduro-Baah, has advised people who patronise the services of commercial makeup artists to use their personal products and tools such as brushes and sponges.

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I chose to live •Diary of a breast cancer

It’s been five years. It was like a dream.  But it was real. Initially, I thought it was an after-shave bump.  But I realised it was changing position. I asked my husband to check it for me. He said it was normal.

Marking time is to do little while waiting for something that is going to happen

Marking Time?

When Nicole Fleetwood wrote her book, Marking Time- Art in the Age of Mass Incarceration, in 2020, she seemingly had one thing in mind, which was to reveal how America’s prisons are filled with art, despite the isolation and degradation. 

Indiscipline: Biggest enemy to both societal cohesion, economic development

While the word “Discipline” by itself is simple, yet deep in meaning and tends to give very powerful credence to character, the opposite of it, “Indiscipline” is dangerous, erodes and takes away all possible shine from every effort made in one’s life.

Tomorrow is bought today

I recently chanced on a video of an ex-convict who was back in court for another crime. As he stood in the box for cross-examination, the judge looked intently at him. He would intermittently steal glances at her, too. 

Most Rev. Professor J. Kwabena Asamoah–Gyadu

The Church is unstoppable

The Most Rev. Professor J. Kwabena Asamoah – Gyadu was inducted into office as the sixth Presiding Bishop of the Methodist Church Ghana, last Saturday.

Dr Fred Kyei Asamoah

CTVET Director General highlights Ghana’s role in shaping Africa’s TVET future

The Director General of the Commission for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (CTVET), Ghana, Dr Fred Kyei Asamoah, has outlined key policy reforms spearheaded by the government for the introduction of Free TVET.

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