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THE IMPORTANCE OF BRASSIERE CARE AND HYGIENE: PROMOTING HEALTH AND COMFORT

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    Clean brassieres hanged on a drying line.         Image source:  media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com   Bras are an essential part of every woman's wardrobe, providing comfort, support, and confidence. In recent years, there has been an increasing emphasis on personal hygiene and self-care. While we focus on numerous areas of our hygiene routine, one area that is sometimes forgotten is brassiere hygiene. Brassieres are in direct contact with our skin for extended periods of time, leaving them open to gathering sweat, dirt, and bacteria. Ignoring brassiere care can result in skin irritations, infections, and unpleasant odors.  Infections around the breast .          Image source:  verywellhealth.com It is important to draw attention to brassiere hygiene in order to protect our health. When bras are not washed frequently, bacteria can grow and cause skin illnesses, including yeast infections. Yeast grows in dark, mo...

GHANAIANS COMMEMORATE THE 22ND ANNIVERSARY OF THE MAY 9TH STADIUM DISASTER

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  In memory of the victims of the May 9th tragedy, a bronze statue  with the names of each victim is erected outside the Accra Sports Stadium. The Ministry of Youth and Sports (MOYS) collaborated with the National Sports Authority (NSA) and the Ghana Football Association (GFA) to mark the 22nd anniversary of the May 9th disaster.  The purpose of the celebration was to honor the 127 football fans who lost their lives in a stampede in 2001 at the Accra Sports Stadium during a Ghana Premier League game between Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko. At the event held on May 9, 2023, at the forecourt of Accra Sports Stadium, the Sports Minister, Mustapha Yussif, paid homage to the departed souls. "I am honored to be here on the 22nd anniversary of the May 9th stadium disaster. This day reminds us of the tragedy that took place on May 9th, 2001, at the Accra Sports Stadium," he said.    Sports Minister Mustapha Yussif (third from the right) at the 22nd memorial service ...

THE HEALTH BENEFITS OF JOGGING

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  Jogging is not only good for the body but also promotes emotional well-being. Jogging is one of the most well-liked forms of aerobic exercise and offers a wide range of benefits for both the mind and body. Jogging is not only a fantastic workout, but it also has excellent effects on mental health, lowers stress, and enhances general well-being.  Jogging is a term used to describe running at a slow pace usually for an extended period of time according to Dictionary.com .  Most young men who are into football also jog to build their lower muscle body strength Physical inactivity is one of the major risk factors for cardiovascular diseases like cancer, diabetes, stroke, and death globally, according to a 2022 World Health Organization (WHO) report. In Ghana, non-communicable diseases like hypertension and stroke account for 43% of all deaths.   Despite this, informal surveys suggest many Ghanaians in vocations or professions that do not require any physical activity d...

STUDENT POLITICS

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The involvement of students in politics is an issue which has sharply divided educational authorities and academics. Student politics started from the secondary level to tertiary level where prefect and school leaders are elected to see to the welfare of  students. It is worth knowing that these students end up in national politics to become a member of Parliament or the President of Ghana.            Students of The Accra Technical University getting ready to vote during their SRC elections Historically, campuses have been strategic locations for political parties to identify and groom prospective national office holders. TEIN is the student wing of the N.D.C which can boast of several young politicians including Tamale south M.P Haruna Iddrisu and North Tongu M.P Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwah. In an interview with the deputy Organizer, Elikem Kotoko, emphasized that students are intellectual properties and they are very important in na...

Exploring the Vibrant Nightlife in Accra: DJs Take Center Stage (Level 300 Production)

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Spectacular fireworks display at the Polo Beach Club   BY SAMUEL KYEI OFOSU-APPIAH Nafti Eye Entertainment Correspondent Accra's nightlife provides a varied selection of entertainment and social activities after dark, catering to an extensive variety of preferences and interests. In this story, we dig into the vibrant world of nightlife in Accra, with a special emphasis on the vital roles performed by DJs. Accra's nightlife culture includes a wide range of options, including street performers and sellers, casinos, religious events, and nightclubs. Nightclubs are the centerpiece of the nightlife experience, with dancefloors, dazzling lighting shows, and either live music or talented disc jockeys (DJs) spinning recorded tunes.  A group of partygoers being entertained by GuiltyBeatz at the Polo Beach Club.                   Source: PBC Nightclubs, contrary to popular belief, are not only for people who want to enga...