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Today’s woman is more knowledgeable and conscientious than ever about the risks of breast cancer. This is especially true for women over 40 years of age, who have crossed the threshold of increased risk of breast cancer. Age is so important to the development of breast cancer that about 76% of women who develop it […]
Just like breast feeding, pumping is a skill that you learn. When first trying a breast pump, most mothers are only able to express a few drops of milk. With the proper practice and knowledge, the mother will be more efficient at pumping. Preparing the breast pump 1. Read all the instructions in the kit […]
It is announced for the information of all Candidates who took part in the AHPC Ghana Licensure Examination held on April 23, 2021, that Ministerial approval has been sought for the release of the results. Candidates are therefore asked to access their results at the Results Checker Link at the Council’s website www.ahpc.gov.gh with their Index Numbers. Successful Candidates are […]
Many fathers feel excluded from parenting their children during the first initial stages of life. This feeling of exclusion and helplessness is exacerbated by mother breastfeeding her baby. So, can a father get more involved when it comes to feeding his baby? The answer is, yes. The number one thing a dad can do to […]
There’s encouraging news for women. Not only is it becoming easier to catch and treat breast cancer in its earliest stages, but new technologies (like digital mammography) are making the process of diagnosing the disease more comfortable for the patient-and more accurate as well. The National Cancer Institute recommends mammography screenings every one to two […]
The Upper West Regional Mental Health Coordinator, Mr Randy Sedem Agbodo, has appealed to Government to speed up implementation of Ghana’s mental health law to guarantee better service delivery and prevent growing human rights abuse. The Mental Health law was passed in March 2012 in an attempt to uphold improved mental healthcare service delivery as […]
Mind-body fitness, which derives from Eastern philosophies and religions, improves physical and emotional well-being, and has implications for workplace performance. The overall benefits of mind-body exercise are documented in an increasing number of scientific studies. They include everything from reducing cardiac risk factors to enhancing mood. ‘You’re under stress, but you have to be in […]
Whether you might be staying home with a new baby or working too many hours at the office, anytime is a good time for yoga. You can do ten minute yoga stretches and postures in bed or even while driving to work. Hundreds of fitness seekers use their lunch hour to squeeze in exercise and […]
These are the Best Tips to Protect Your Mental Health When You’re Sick: It’s normal to feel anxiety, worry and grief any time you’re diagnosed with a medical condition – and that’s certainly true if you test positive for COVID-19, or are presumed to be positive. If your symptoms aren’t severe and you can recover at […]
Years ago, perhaps when you were a child, breastfeeding was not very popular. Breastfeeding was not encouraged as it is in todays society. HCWs didn’t fully grasp how important and beneficial it is for a newborn baby. Because of this, and a few other reasons, there were many new mothers that went directly to feeding […]