Everyone forgets things — where they put their sunglasses, where they parked their car, the name of someone they just met. 

It’s one of the most universal and quietly frustrating parts of daily life, and one that tends to become more common with age. 

“There's a lot to keep track of, so it's perfectly normal to lose things like words and names,” says Jonathan Rosand, MD, a neurologist at Massachusetts General Hospital and a professor of neurology at Harvard Medical School in Boston. 

Two years ago, a wealthy businessman caught his wife red-handed in bed with one of the workers she supervised.

As he told his story, he wept and wondered why his wife would do this to him after all the big things he had done for her, including nice cars, a big house, trips abroad and an unrestricted amount of money to spend—yet she chose a poor worker. 

What this man didn’t know is that for many women, little things are the big things.

When it comes to Mother’s Day celebrations, The Mirror, a weekly publication by Graphic Communications Group Ltd., has distinguished itself by curating the most memorable experiences for mothers and families.

Each year, the brand brings families together over a beautifully curated buffet lunch to honour mothers — the heart of the family and the backbone of society. 

For many women, becoming a mother for the first time can be a life-changing experience.

It is an experience filled with excitement but also marked by fear, uncertainty and new responsibilities that could feel overwhelming.

My four-year-old son, Animuonyam, knows it when he is wrong. He has a habit of apologising incessantly. A good habit, right? Frankly, I am sometimes not moved by the apology because I must expect another apology soon.

One day, I told him, “If you are indeed sorry, show me. Do not say it.” 

The foundation of a healthy lifestyle consists of lasting habits such as eating right, watching your weight, exercising regularly, managing your mental health, and getting routine medical exams.

But even daily, small steps toward these goals can also have a significant impact.

Here are some practices that can help support your ongoing health journey.

As Mother’s Day approaches across the world, many people are preparing to celebrate with gifts, messages and family time, but the story behind the day goes back more than a century and across different cultures.

The modern celebration began in 1908 in the United States, when Anna Jarvis organised a memorial service to honour her late mother, Ann Reeves Jarvis. What started as a personal tribute quickly grew into a national campaign.

Dear Mirror Lawyer, My aunt is a trader who fell on hard times during the COVID-19 pandemic and has not been able to recover financially since. 

She approached one of my bosom friends to secure a loan. It was agreed that she had to pay the loan amount of GHS 10,000.00 within five months, in five equal instalments. 

However, she defaulted on payment of this amount, and my friend has reported the matter to the police. One afternoon, the police stormed my aunt's house, where I also live, and arrested her. 

When vitamin B12 levels drop, symptoms like fatigue, headaches, muscle weakness, and depression can appear, but diagnosis can be tricky since these overlap with many other conditions.1

1. You May Feel Weak and Fatigued
Vitamin B12 plays a role in the production of red blood cells (RBCs). These cells carry oxygen through the body. Oxygen helps your body produce energy.

No matter the type of sandwich you’re making, the bread you choose is just as important as what you’re putting between the slices. 

While the healthiest bread types may seem obvious, if it’s wheat versus white bread, it’s not quite as cut-and-dried as you may think.

Wheat bread is often praised for its whole grain content, boasting more fiber, vitamins, and minerals. 

The Knights of Marshall Council 10, Accra, has officially launched activities to mark its 80th anniversary celebration. The colourful ceremony was held at the St. Paul Catholic Church, Kpehe, Accra last Sunday, April 19.

For the past few months, egg sellers at Kantamanto in Accra’s Central Business District have been grappling with an unusual challenge as crates of unsold eggs pile up and go bad due to low demand.

Wholesalers and retailers, many of whom have been in the business for over four decades, say the situation is unprecedented, as eggs once considered a fast-moving and affordable source of protein are now going to waste.

Three men have been remanded into police custody by the Tarkwa Circuit Court for the alleged theft of five vehicles belonging to different companies.

The accused persons are a 35-year-old driver, Kojo Amponsah, also known as Kamakazi who is a resident of Hwereso, Ejisu, Ashanti Region, a 35-year-old plumber, Emmanuel Appiah, also known as Taller, who is a resident of Danyema-Santanse, Kumasi, a and 33-year-old miner, Tanko Bashiru, also known as TK, resident of Atonsu-Ahensan, Kumasi.

They were before the court presided over by Mrs Bernice Mensimah Ackon on April 16, 2026. 

Ever heard or read of the remarkable tale behind the Trojan horse? It goes like this. When the Greeks had fruitlessly tried to invade Troy, they finally resorted to giving them a gift of a wooden horse.

Hidden inside the Greeks’ gift, however, was the elite force of the Greek army. When the city of Troy had gone to bed that night, the Greek soldiers descended from the horse and conquered them. 

The history of Oyarifa, a town in the Greater Accra Region, is shaped by the journey of a hunter.

It was originally called “Oyamfa”, but over time, it got adulterated to its present name, Oyarifa.

Oyarifa carries a historical heritage shaped by early settlement, cultural practices, and gradual transformation over time. 

Haemophilia is inherited, which means that it is passed on through a parent’s gene. It is located on the X chromosome, and since a male child inherits the Y chromosome from the father and an X chromosome from the mother, the disease tends to be seen more in male children. 

It is rarely seen in females if a father with the disease marries a woman who is a carrier of the gene. 

In that case, there is a 50 per cent chance of giving birth to a female with the disease. 

Today, unfortunately, most Ghanaians have adopted lifestyles that are completely alien to our tradition. For example, in the past, a woman was expected to stay with her parents and remain a virgin.

She was made to go through puberty rites to announce to the world she was ready for the marriage market. Then a man comes for her hand in marriage after an agreement between the families of the man and woman. 

FOR many women, pregnancy and childbirth are expected to be natural, even routine. But for many expectant and new mothers in Ghana, the experience is anything but simple.

Between clinical care and emotional support lies a gap — one that is quietly being filled by doulas.

Doulas are trained professionals who provide non-medical support to families during pregnancy, labour and the postpartum period, offering emotional, physical and informational assistance.

Dear Mirror Lawyer, will a contract only be valid if it is prepared and supervised by a lawyer? 

Frank Adams. 
Cape Coast.

THE Slaves Revisited”, a staging of the acclaimed 1982 play by the late playwright Dr Mohammed Ben Abdallah, will be performed today, April 25, at the National Theatre in Accra.

Produced by the Global Arts and Development Council (GADEC), this new staging brings together a vibrant ensemble of performers in a bold, contemporary interpretation of one of Ghana’s most significant theatrical works. 

Turmeric water contains curcumin, a compound that may help with inflammation and overall health. Here’s what may happen when you incorporate it into your routine.