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Missing a few hours of sleep may leave you feeling groggy the next morning, but growing evidence suggests the effects extend far beyond fatigue. Research has increasingly linked even short-term sleep deprivation to changes in how the body processes glucose, raising concerns that just a couple of nights of inadequate sleep could temporarily reduce insulin…

On December 3, 2025, Parliament approved a GH₵22.8 billion Ministry of Health budget for 2026, and mental health, as usual, barely registered in the line items. Government figures over the past several years have put mental health’s share of the health budget at less than 1 percent, and the Mental Health Authority’s own allocation reportedly…

For a growing number of people, the first decision of the day isn’t made over coffee. It’s made by a wearable device that has spent the night monitoring heart rate, sleep patterns and other health metrics

Adding more books to your reading list this year? You’re booksmaxxing. Incorporating more fiber-rich foods in your diet? That’s fibermaxxing. Changing your appearance in hopes of being more attractive? Looksmaxxing

Like many 40-somethings, Nitin Patil (name changed on request) blamed his breathlessness on long office hours, skipped workouts, and “getting older”. He never imagined that climbing a flight of stairs was his heart quietly asking for help. Although he had no previous history of heart disease, detailed evaluation revealed obesity, high blood pressure, prediabetes, high…

Corporate leaders spend billions studying productivity, innovation, and growth. Yet one of the most critical drivers of performance—mental wellness—remains one of the least openly discussed topics in the workplace. That silence is beginning to shift, thanks in part to women willing to lead conversations many institutions still avoid

Despite the importance of a good night’s sleep, too many people fail to recognize that it represents a solid foundation for our wellbeing.Research shows more than 1 in 3 adults and nearly 8 out of 10 teens don’t get enough sleep. Many people know that poor sleep causes fatigue and poor concentration, according to Joe…

From nutrient-based to food-based assessment: the evolution of inflammatory indices and their significance for metabolic syndrome and type 3 diabetes mellitus

Roughly 1 in 6 people struggle with alcohol or other substances. More critically, accordingto the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, over 2 million individuals age 12 or older have alcohol use disorder (AUD), and roughly 8% are receiving treatment. If we expand our consideration to all substances, and I know this is a bit…

In a pivotal move, the US Food and Drug Administration said Monday that it is taking steps to remove the lengthy “black box” warning on many hormone treatments for women with menopause symptoms, a shift expected to give women more options for treatment and generate a flood of new prescriptions