Productive mornings are magical if you get them right. They can set the tone for a day full of wins or leave you playing catch-up until dinner. But let’s face it, dragging yourself out of bed...
In a time when very few women — and especially African women — were able to access or be recognised in medicine, Susan Ofori-Atta broke multiple barriers: gender, colonial-era constraints, and...
The current state of mental health in Africa is nothing short of disappointing. Mental health in Africa is well behind what is obtainable in most other places in the world. Inasmuch as the continent...
People become suicidal for a lot of reasons, but chief amongst them is worsening mental health. Because of this, the suicide trend in South Africa can be linked to different factors. However, at the...
When it comes to technological innovation and business development, South Africa is arguably Africa's top prize winner. As the most industrialized economy in Africa, South Africa is home to a...
Ghana, like most African countries, is a country where issues surrounding mental health are still treated with so much stigma and neglect. As a result, cultural practices that view mental illness as...
Africa's conflict zones stretch from Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger in the Sahel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo and South Sudan. In these areas, conflict in Africa continues to take a toll on...
Black LGBTQ+ mental health has never been a cause of interest, especially in Africa. This is due to a couple of reasons. First, mental health problems have never really been acknowledged in most...
Behavioural startups help people deal with difficult issues that may have affected them. They are a type of mental health startup necessary when a society has gone through a traumatic natural or...
Journaling is the habit of keeping a journal diary in which one can write about one's feelings, activities, and overall well-being from time to time. It can be done on a daily basis, once in a few...
Mental health conversations are new to Africa, and that may sound true. However, what most people do not know is that Africa has an interesting indigenous history of mental health. This history...
Most people may undermine mental health, but it certainly should be given more attention than it already has. The things that negatively impact our mental health are either external factors or...
The World Health Organization (WHO) stated the importance of addressing mental health resources in Africa. In Kenya, mental disorder burdens people with a life of disability. WHO mentioned that 80%...
According to WHO, one in four Nigerians are suffering from one mental illness or the other. If you are an online freak, you must have heard of mental health. The topic has been spreading like...
Mental Health in African communities is increasingly receiving attention. This is due to mental wellness advocacy efforts, technological advancements, and an understanding of the connection between...
Avocado seeds have long been used in Ayurvedic recipes to control high blood pressure. This knowledge was almost forgotten, but today, there's a growing interest in using avocado seeds for their...
Avocados are a versatile food, and you can eat them or use them for a myriad of things beyond eating. Their rich, creamy texture and nutritional content make them a popular choice for many recipes...
Many in the continent eat avocado daily and dispose of the pits. There are various uses for the pit, and one of these is creating a natural dye from avocado pits and skin that can be used for fabric...
Avocados In Africa has been synonymous with the taste of the continent alongside other tropical fruits. As a child, avocado trees seemed to be everywhere, and we put them in everything we ate, using...
Kenya's beloved daughter, reggae artist Empress Fyah Mummah Jahmby Koikai, journeyed on 4th June 2024. She had a musical, acting, and radio career over 15 years. She was born in Dagoretti, 46,...
Dr Claire Karekezi was born on July 4th 1982, in Butare, Rwanda. Her father, Mr Karekezi, was a telecommunications officer. And her mother, Mrs Musine Karekezi, was a high school teacher. She is...
Travelling to Africa is an unforgettable experience. Each country has its unique history, traditions, languages, cultures, landscapes, flora, and fauna. Despite the immense differences in each...
54Gene strategically works in Africa because Africans have the most genetic diversity globally. What would surprise you is knowing that most genetic data comes from Europe, Asia, and other...
Pumpkin leaves – known locally in southern Nigeria as Ugwu – boast global acceptance. Anyone who desires to incorporate some African flavour in their kitchen should consider...
Ginger is a popular herb used in cooking, dietary supplements for fitness, and medical purposes. We use Ginger for its many medicinal properties and effective solution for vomiting and nausea....
4 herbs to reconsider and 9 interesting applications Many natural products sold as dietary supplements are advertised as health enhancers. That they promote well-being and prevent...
Is there a word for retirement in African languages? Retirement in Africa has never meant not working. Traditionally in our communities, different age groups played varied roles, which was their...
It’s better not to die, because that’s the only way of getting good things such as success and happiness.Eric Olson, University of Sheffield, UK. However, vaccinations are essential for...
Getting fit is an admirable practice. Finding an excellent personal trainer is a commendable step to a healthier life. More often than not, it requires perseverance and patience to get your desired...
Have you always wanted to know the players, but understanding who is who in the game leaves you confused about the craze? Here is a fast breakdown of the key players in the continent and why we love...
Just a few days ago I did a post on how two Kenyan Spaces presenters were cruel to other men who felt they need empathy in a relationship and the rise in male suicides worldwide. A few hours ago we...
To understand a culture, the best approach is by learning how people relate to food. Africa is a unique continent, diverse in culture and varied cuisine that brings delicious meals to your table....
Have you eve wondered where Jollof originates from, who made Jollof first? Who won the jollof wars? Grab a seat, get the full dossier of the meal that goes back over 400 years! It is said that...
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So I finally got started on the wellness series. Any thing that could have gone wrong went wrong, however thank God for technology we can erase and edit!!! - unlike real life things. So below is the...
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Lock downs are driving the world crazy!!! LiterallyHow are lock-downs affecting your mental health? If we are not careful, cabin fever can be the least of our worries during this time. We have to be...
If 5 G is this bad then what are we really facing in 2020? While we cannot believe everything we see and hear in social media there are reasons for concern. Watch the videos below for a general...
In this Corona age, remembering any product that will boost your immunity and health is important. We may not have many commercial vitamin boosters that are reasonably priced but there are products...
These are my observations on Covis-19 and 5 G based on the 'conspiracy theories' that have been around since the year started and facts from the news observations. These are just my opinions and...
I will not beat around the bush with this one! It is the skipping /jump rope. That is why athletes use it to build stamina (the most familiar is boxers), a skipping rope provides the ultimate...
So much is going on all around us and lock downs now enforced in a number of major cities in the world. It is hard to underestimate the effects the new corona virus will have on humanity but its...
Chicken today is produced more than most meats and is available for many people all over the continent. As with other meats, organic chicken is healthier than chicken farmed for mass...
