Weight loss is a desire of many people. Others also see their increasing weight as a sign of good living, while others see being overweight and obese (fat) as a culturally acceptable norm that is indicates that one or the entire family is wealthy.

Management of this condition focuses on

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a libido-enhancing drug for women that has been dubbed "female Viagra".

What do you get when you cross Ghanaian cooking with a New York State of mind? While I cannot say this is a question our ancestors pondered, it was certainly on my mind as I rode the subway and trudged through banks of hard white snow to get to the Harlem hideaway and private kitchen of Ghanaian film producer, food entrepreneur, and founder of the catering and cooking education company Tropical Ghana, Charles Cann.

Fit, bald and dressed in black, Cann looks like he should be a theatre actor a bit further south on Broadway rather than a bubbly and conversational chef. He is a man of many jokes, but with a very serious agenda to spread a love of food, cooking and its transformative power.

Anyone who has been stunned by the expertly crafted makeup looks of some of the biggest stars in West Africa are likely seeing the creations of Sandra Don Arthur of Alexandrina Makeup Artistry, whose work on celebrities like Juliet Ibrahim, Jackie Appiah, Efya and Joselyn Dumas have propelled her to become one of the go-to makeup artists to the stars and now a Maybelline New York Board of Influencer in Ghana.

“I love the challenge of taking the look I had in my mind and elevating it to the next level, doing something really different and special,” said Sandra, “there’s nothing better than seeing your client satisfied with her image and the work you’ve done to bring out their inner beauty!”

Whether it's a bowl of cereal, eggs, yogurt or a bagel with cream cheese, most Americans believe eating breakfast is the right thing to do. After all, we have heard that breakfast is the most important meal of the day. But recent research makes some wonder whether there's evidence to back up this well-worn saying.

Nestlé Central and West Africa Region (CWAR) have announced a new policy to foster a supportive environment for Nestlé parents and breastfeeding mothers in the workplace.

The last time we spoke of the hour glass figure we mentioned the particular characteristics that go with that type of body shape.

Each person has a number of bursae throughout their bodies. They are found in areas where muscles and tough bands slide over bones. Its function is to decrease friction between surfaces that move in different directions.

Have you ever wondered what effect the kinds of food you eat as supper, the time you eat those foods and the quantity of those foods have on your health and well-being? Read on as I delve into the possible effects our supper habits have on our health.

An individual with bunions may have the condition managed without surgery or may have to undergo surgery to obtain pain relief. The main goals of management include:

Foods that do not require any form of cooking before eating should be handled with care.

Life to me is about living fully, all out. It is about moving one day at a time, one action at a time toward my dreams.

"Your flight is delayed." This announcement from the airport's PA system can be one of the most frustrating things a passenger faces when traveling.

From the moment two people meet, they're sizing each other up, looking for signs of qualities like honesty, intelligence, and altruism.

We all love to “relax” by browsing social media or playing games on our phones or tablets, but various studies have recently found that using electronics before bedtime, such as smart phones, laptops, computers, or playing video games turns up the “fight-or-flight response”, keeping you in a state of stress. This can even be true with watching television!

Ready to make space for some much needed balance in your world? Follow these simple and straightforward rules to cultivate the happy and healthy life you've always craved.

Many of us have ever had back pain which may have lasted a few days or weeks, or continued for many months or years.

One misconception held by a lot of people is the assumption that one’s image is only affected by what they choose to wear, and that in as much as they are well dressed and look physically attractive, then they are automatically absolved of any negative habit they choose to display.

On my washing machine, there is a lock. To activate it, you must hold down the start button for a particular length of time at just the right intensity; too soft and nothing happens, too hard and the machine beeps angrily at you. Once you’ve mastered the technique, it’s easy; the lights switch on, things start moving and the cycle ultimately climaxes in a shuddering whirling crescendo of noise. Finally, an entangled heap of damp but refreshed clothes tumbles out at the other end. But for the uninitiated, it’s a perplexing mystery.

Women who delay starting a family are risking infertility, a leading doctor has warned.