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Mar 11 2025EDUCATION

Balancing Act: Ghanaian Nurses Juggle Family, Work, and Studies

Ghanaian nurses and midwives pursuing graduate degrees face a tough challenge. They must balance work, family, and academics without the luxury of study leave. This isn't just about managing time; it's about finding support and coping mechanisms to stay afloat. These women rely heavily on t

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Mar 11 2025HEALTH

The Mediterranean Diet: A Battle Against Modern Health Issues

The Mediterranean diet, once a staple in many cultures, is facing stiff competition from modern eating habits. Today, people are moving away from this traditional diet and embracing a more sedentary lifestyle. This shift has led to a rise in health issues like obesity and type 2 diabetes. These cond

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Mar 11 2025HEALTH

Are Mental and Physical Health Linked?

A big question in health research is whether there's a single factor that affects both our mental and physical well-being. This factor, if it exists, could explain why some people struggle with both mental and physical health issues, while others seem to breeze through life. This is especially imp

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Mar 11 2025HEALTH

Boosting Baby Chances: Can an App Help?

Couples struggling with fertility issues often face a variety of lifestyle hurdles. These challenges can significantly lower their odds of getting pregnant. Among these hurdles are unhealthy weight, poor nutrition, lack of exercise, smoking, alcohol and drug use, and high stress levels. Addressing t

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Mar 10 2025HEALTH

Kidneys and Lifestyle: A Match Made in Heaven

Lifestyle choices have a huge impact on our overall health, but did you know they can also greatly affect our kidneys? Kidneys are like the body's cleaning crew, filtering out waste and keeping things running smoothly. So, it's crucial to take care of them. First, let's talk about diet. Eating a ba

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Mar 10 2025HEALTH

Gender's Role in End-of-Life Care

Gender plays a huge role in how people receive care at the end of their lives. This isn't just about physical help, but also social, spiritual, and emotional support. Throughout history, gender has shaped many choices people make. Now, there's a growing need for palliative care worldwide, and this n

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Mar 10 2025HEALTH

New Hope for Psoriasis Patients

Generalized pustular psoriasis (GPP) is a tough condition to deal with. It's a chronic inflammatory disease that can flare up without warning, making it hard to predict. The main goals for long-term treatment are to keep skin symptoms under control, prevent new flare-ups, and improve the patient's q

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Mar 07 2025HEALTH

Nurses' Views on Spiritual Care at Life's End

Spiritual care is a big part of taking care of people at the end of their lives. Nurses who specialize in palliative care think it's super important. They believe it's a key part of looking after someone's whole being, not just their body. But there's a problem. These nurses say that spiritual care

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Mar 07 2025HEALTH

Sepsis: Why Men and Women Face Different Risks

Sepsis is a serious condition that can be deadly. It happens when the body's response to an infection injures its own tissues. This condition is a major cause of death around the world. It is known that having certain chronic conditions or unhealthy habits can make someone more likely to get sepsis.

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Mar 07 2025HEALTH

Kids' Health Boost: The WINSS Way

The WINSS program, which kicked off in March 2023, is all about giving kids a healthier future. This program is unique because it combines traditional and alternative therapies to take care of kids' physical, emotional, and developmental needs. It focuses on five key areas: well-being, interactions

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