In Sierra Leone, a beautiful nation still bearing the scars of war, environmental disasters and socio-economic challenges, there rises a young leader with a vision more powerful than circumstances. Faith Arnolda Ethel Coker is not just a name; but a rising leader with the unshakable belief that even small acts of courage can create ripple…

When we hear the word legacy, it is easy to think only of career achievements, titles, and awards: the visible milestones that seem to define success. Yet, legacy is much more than that. It embodies the values we live by and the impact we have on the people around us and the world beyond. While…

Self Care is not a luxury, it’s a priority! World Self-Care Day, celebrated annually on July 24, is a reminder to prioritise our well-being amidst the hustle and bustle of daily life. For workaholics, this can be particularly challenging. The relentless drive to achieve can often overshadow the essential need for self-care. However, integrating self-care…

According to the World Happiness Report, My home country: Sierra Leone ranks fourth least happy nation in 2024. Another stark reminder that happiness is phenomena that often eludes the world’s richest countries and people. In a world where happiness seems like this big, mysterious thing, let’s break it down. Being happy isn’t just about feeling…

Now there are two types of arthritis, namely osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis . In Nigeria  both types are used to describe various aches and pains in the muscle and joints  as well as  for on & off pains generally felt in the body. The symptoms for both types tend to come and go. Nowadays its…

Let’s talk about the millennial generation, each one is said to have some unique attributes such as being web-savvy, curious, independent, and tolerant. Millennials grew up in an electronic and online environment that created their eagerness to acquire new skills. Another attribute that has been predominant within their generation is the desire to find inspiration,…

Racism in itself is a disgusting term, in fact whenever I hear the word, it reminds me of the many times I have faced this. As subtle as it could be, it still hurt very much by the mere thought of it. The truth is, no matter how we define racism, the fact remains that…

Cancer meets football player No age discrimination, when it comes to cancer. No age discrimination when it comes to who get cancer. The 24 yrs. old midfielder for Bournemouth and Wales, David Brooks has been diagnosed with a type of blood cancer called  Hodgkin lymphoma (HL).  Evidence based research In West Africa mainly Ghana & Nigeria,…

Birth Control / Contraceptive pill –  Yeah/Nay? Celebrated annually in the United states the month of September is Gynecologic cancer awareness month. Evidence -based research from the British Medical Journal, say “A woman more than doubles her risk of breast cancer even 20 years after she has stopped taking the pill, and women who have…

Avoid becoming sick! By Rashida Raji-Siwoku. MSc Pharma, BSc and Licensed Herbalist in Traditional Herbal General Practice. Check out immune cells in action. Where two bacteria that cause gonorrhea are no match for the large phagocyte, called a neutrophil, that engulfs and kills them (see arrows). Photo credit: Micheal N. Starnbach. PH.D Harvard Medical  University. …