Author: newsfilegh

Women become brainier when they are at their most fertile – and their brains then shrink during period, according to a recent study. A brain area central to forming human memories, moods and emotions was shown to increase in size in parallel with increases in a key sex hormone. Investigators researching the connection between hormones in women and severe mood swings found that rising levels of oestrogen were found to enlarge the hippocampus. Women become brainier when they are at their most fertile – and their brains then shrink during period, claims the new study. HOW THE STUDY WORKED The…

Danish researchers assessed 13 previous trials of antidepressant drugs They found they increased the risk of harm regardless of someone’s age Experts claim previous research underestimated risk of antidepressants But some scientists argue the findings and say they are beneficial Healthy people who take antidepressants are twice as likely to become suicidal and violent, researchers claim. The first ever review of trials of antidepressants taken by healthy adults, who have no signs of a mental disorder, concludes the pills doubled harms related to suicide and violence. The use of antidepressants in England has nearly doubled in the last decade,…

Danish researchers assessed 13 previous trials of antidepressant drugs They found they increased the risk of harm regardless of someone’s age Experts claim previous research underestimated risk of antidepressants But some scientists argue the findings and say they are beneficial Healthy people who take antidepressants are twice as likely to become suicidal and violent, researchers claim. The first ever review of trials of antidepressants taken by healthy adults, who have no signs of a mental disorder, concludes the pills doubled harms related to suicide and violence. The use of antidepressants in England has nearly doubled in the last decade,…

New survey shows that girls aged 15-19 still feel they are unequal to boys Only one in 10 said they are equal to boys in the survey of 600 girls Youth ambassador Sherry-Rose Wattf said it’s saddening, not surprising She said that Australia could be doing more to fight gender inequality  A new survey of Australian girls aged 15-19 has revealed that there is a long way to go when it comes to gender equality. The research, conducted by Plan International and Our Watch, was released on Tuesday on the International Day of the Girl. It found that only…

New survey shows that girls aged 15-19 still feel they are unequal to boys Only one in 10 said they are equal to boys in the survey of 600 girls Youth ambassador Sherry-Rose Wattf said it’s saddening, not surprising She said that Australia could be doing more to fight gender inequality  A new survey of Australian girls aged 15-19 has revealed that there is a long way to go when it comes to gender equality. The research, conducted by Plan International and Our Watch, was released on Tuesday on the International Day of the Girl. It found that only one…

Commitment — either in relationships or life decisions — is a scary word for some people, and measures taken to combat the stigma attached to this word aren’t exactly supported by our surroundings. With emerging apps such as Tinder and reality television shows making the centuries old practice of courtship taboo, our society is encouraged to engage in one-night stands and the pursuit of a “no-strings attached” relationship filled with emotionless and frivolous sex. We are not aware of the detrimental effect this has on the youth because we’re all victims, and I myself can attest to this because I…

Commitment — either in relationships or life decisions — is a scary word for some people, and measures taken to combat the stigma attached to this word aren’t exactly supported by our surroundings. With emerging apps such as Tinder and reality television shows making the centuries old practice of courtship taboo, our society is encouraged to engage in one-night stands and the pursuit of a “no-strings attached” relationship filled with emotionless and frivolous sex. We are not aware of the detrimental effect this has on the youth because we’re all victims, and I myself can attest to this because I…

Government says the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has given Ghana’s economy a clean bill of health because it remains favourable. Chairman of the Parliamentary Finance Committee, Mark Assibey-Yeboah, told journalists Wednesday that the IMF team which is in the country for consultation is impressed with the management of the economy, post the country’s 3-year extended credit facility programme. The team met with the Finance Committee as part of its mission in Ghana and held discussions on macroeconomic performance, revenue mobilisation, the financial sector clean up and matters bordering on Ghana’s exit of the IMF programme. “They [the IMF team] said…

Ever notice how being turned down stops some people from trying again, while others bounce back from rejection stronger than before? Everyone experiences the sting of rejection, but mentally strong people use that pain to grow stronger and become better. Whether you were excluded from a social engagement, or you were passed up for a promotion, rejection hurts. The way you choose to respond to rejection, however, could determine the entire course of your future. Here are five ways mentally strong people overcome rejection: 1. They Acknowledge Their Emotions Rather than suppress, ignore, or deny the pain, mentally strong people…

Ever notice how being turned down stops some people from trying again, while others bounce back from rejection stronger than before? Everyone experiences the sting of rejection, but mentally strong people use that pain to grow stronger and become better. Whether you were excluded from a social engagement, or you were passed up for a promotion, rejection hurts. The way you choose to respond to rejection, however, could determine the entire course of your future. Here are five ways mentally strong people overcome rejection: 1. They Acknowledge Their Emotions Rather than suppress, ignore, or deny the pain, mentally strong people…