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The Power of Gratitude: A Pathway to Health and Happiness

Gratitude, an often overlooked aspect of our daily lives, carries an extraordinary power that can transform our health, relationships, and overall quality of life. This article delves into the science-backed benefits of gratitude and offers practical ways to incorporate it into our daily routines. The Transformative Power of Gratitude In 2022, Ama Adowaa, a high school teacher found her world engulfed in flames. She lost her husband to cancer, her father to heart attack, and…
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Congenital Abnormalities: What You Need to Know

You may have heard the term "congenital abnormalities" or "birth defects" and be wondering what they are and what causes them. In this article, we will explain these conditions in simple language to help you understand them better. Definition Congenital abnormalities are deformities that occur during the development of the baby and can affect various parts of the body. They are also known as birth defects or congenital malformations. These conditions can range from mild…
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Community Health Workers in Addressing Health Disparities

Introduction   Roles of the community health worker 1. Health education and promotion They educate the community about healthy lifestyle behaviours, disease prevention and self-care practices.   2.  Support and therapy to individuals CHWs provide support and counselling to persons with chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, asthma, and HIV/AIDS. CHWs help individuals manage their conditions and prevent further complications that can lead to hospitalization and disability.   3. Aid access to healthcare services CHWs,…
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6 Ways to Improve your Mental Health

Introduction Mental health is the general psychological well-being of an individual. It includes our emotional, social, and psychological functioning and it affects how we think, feel, and act. Also, it influences how we respond to stress, interact with others, and make good decisions. Maintaining good mental health can prevent or reduce the severity of mental health conditions such as anxiety, and depression. Below are some ways for maintaining optimum mental health.       1. Eat…
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Heart attack versus Cardiac arrest

Is there a difference between heart attack and cardiac arrest? People are frequently puzzled by these two terms because they are sometimes used interchangeably. A heart attack, however, is not the same as cardiac arrest. Yes, they are different. A heart attack is a circulation problem while cardiac arrest is an electrical problem! Heart attack. A heart attack is a life-threatening medical emergency which occurs when an area of the heart muscle isn't getting enough…
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