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Obesity may age your brain - UK Researcher

Being overweight or obese in middle age shrinks your brain, aging it by as much as 10 years, according to a new study.
People who are overweight or obese during middle age have brains with much less white matter than people of the same age at a healthy weight, says study researcher Lisa Ronan, PhD, at the University of Cambridge in the U.K.

Kim Kardashian reveals takes butt injections

Kim Kardashian shared via a livestream on Monday, August 15, that she’s gotten butt injections before — but the reason for them isn’t what you’re probably thinking.

Lamborghinis bring traffic to a standstill in Birmingham

A street in the city center of Birmingham was blocked by a fleet of Lamborghinis worth more than £1 million ($1.29mn). The five supercars were “abandoned” in the middle of the road, as their owners reportedly went to attend a wedding in the vicinity.

Indian man goes on honeymoon with wife’s picture

An Indian photographer is enjoying a fabulous Italian honeymoon -- without his honey. That's because just two days before Faizan Patel and his wife Sana were supposed to leave for their two-week trip, she realized she had lost her passport.

SEE: The world's most identical triplets who eat the same food, have the same weight

Laura, Nicola and Alison Crimmins from Dublin, Ireland, are the three stunning models dubbed the World's most identical twins, and they do everything together- from eating the same type of food, to modelling, to living together, exercising and even hair styling.

The 29-year-old triplets ensure they do everything in accord so they can all look beautifully alike.
They eat exactly the same thing and, as a result, the 5ft11 sisters have matching 28inch waists, 34A bra sizes, and weigh bang on 8 ½ stone.
 
Laura, who’s in a long-term relationship, said:

“We live identical lives so we look the same and we love it. “It’s important we use exactly the same products and get all our beauty treatments together – whether that’s spray tanning, nails, make-up or our haircuts. We all book ourselves in for an appointment with our hairdresser Kathy at the same time so our locks look identical. Whether we are getting our highlights done, a blow dry or just a trim, Kathy will book us one after the other so there’s no difference in our styles.”

Allison who is single adds:

 “It’s important for our job as triplet models that we look exactly alike so we eat the same diet and exercise together too. We go for a run together in the morning then having porridge for breakfast. For lunch, we go to the same café together and order a salad. Then for dinner, it’s grilled chicken with a baked potato. We have even have the same food on cheat days, which is usually a Dominos pizza.”

Nicola explains:

“We’re so close. We have a ‘Sisters Whatsapp’ so we are always in constant contact with each other all the time and buy the same things.”

Laura says:

“We’ve been approached by modelling scouts in shopping malls since we were about ten years old. “But we waited until we were sixteen years old when we were signed by a modelling agency. After that the work rolled in, we’ve done television shows, press calls, fashion shows. We even got to skip school for modelling shoots - it was great!”

 

Below are more photos of the triplets courtesy The Sun UK:

 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

Hormones and back pain – What’s the connection?

From Puberty To Menopause, These Powerful Little messengers are almost single-handedly responsible for running the day-to-day operations of a woman’s body. Hormones travel through the bloodstream from one tissue to another, regulating and facilitating most all of the body’s processes. Growth, sleep/wake patterns, emotions, appetite, and reproductive health are just a handful of the functions that are governed solely by hormones.

BEWARE: Alcohol consumption causes these seven cancers

A new analysis finds compelling evidence that drinking alcohol can cause at least seven types of cancer.
It found that heavy drinkers are at the highest risk, but even low to moderate drinkers are more likely to get certain cancers than non-drinkers.

My sexual history scared my ex guy, my new guy loves me wholly

How many people have you slept with?” he asked.

All of a sudden, six months into our relationship, my boyfriend was insatiably curious about everything that had happened before we’d met. The questions started out simple enough: How old were you when you were first kissed? Then they quickly escalated into questions like: Have you ever had sex in a public place?

5 ways that can keep your marriage fresh and fun

 

 

 

 

It doesn’t matter how happily married you are, sooner or later you will run into a time when things get boring and your relationship seems a little drab.

Health benefits of lemon you didn't know

Lemon has proved to be nature’s boon to everyone who uses it. It provides many valuable solutions to health-related problems, because it contains its own set of antiseptic and natural medications.

Meet the oldest person with sickle cell disease at 90

At 90, Asiata Onikoyi-Laguda is believed to be the oldest person with sickle cell disease in the world. She was born in November 1925, the same year as Margaret Thatcher, first female British prime minister and Malcolm X, the African American civil rights activist. At that time, the average life expectancy of children born with sickle cell disorder was just five years, but she has defied the odds to live up to 90.

Twin males marry twin ladies on same day

The fascinating tale of Ghanaian twin brothers marrying twin sisters on the same day has caught the imagination of social media persons with varied views expressed.

20 lessons I’ve learned since leaving the church

I haven’t been to church in over a year now, and I’ve been pondering how I should address what I’ve discovered along the way. If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you probably could’ve never guessed that I would end up here.

Backyard chicken is risky to your health

A growing number of chickens and other live poultry are moving from farms to backyards — as pets, producers of fresh eggs, and, if you really want to get your hands dirty, as providers of fertilizer (think chicken poop).

WATCH OUT! These fats could shorten your life

Hold the butter, margarine and high-fat dairy: A new study supports the notion that these “saturated” fats are bad for you. The study, which followed more than 126,000 people for three decades, found that people who ate higher amounts of saturated fats and trans fats died earlier than those who stuck to healthier unsaturated fats.

Meet Martin Fodor: The man who swam across Lake Bosumtwi

These are exciting days for tourism. And I am particularly thrilled because I have just discovered a young man, with huge potential for travel- writing. But there is another hero- Martin Fodor. Martin was in town with a plan to conquer Bosumtwi.

16 questions that can make talking about marriage easier

It impossible to pinpoint the exact percentage of marriages that end in divorce, but general consensus has the number hovering at around 50%. That’s quite a scary figure, and not something to turn a blind eye towards.

The 10 amazing features coming to the next iPhone

Some people think waiting for Apple to unveil updates for their newest iPhone designs is like the night before Christmas — except instead of trying to hunt for presents in their parents' closets, they spend hours searching for the latest rumors on the Internet.

Beautiful women can be bad for your health

Just five minutes alone with an attractive female raise the levels of cortisol, the body’s stress hormone, according to a study from the University of Valencia.

7 must know hangover hacks for alcohol consumers

So, you didn't stop drinking when you were buzzed like you're supposed to and you forgot to down a bunch of milk thistle, activated charcoal pills, and B vitamins before you even got started. Rookie move, Amateur Hour (that's your new nickname)!

The ex-es you shouldn't tell you partner about

Who are your exes? How many have there been? Is it important to tell your partner all about them? Each and every one of them?

It depends on how you and your partner choose to handle this type of exchange. Some people need to know about all the people their partner dated, while some are content to know about the people who left a mark in their partner's life.

When you're in a relationship, you are expected to tell each other as much as you can. There will come a point when your exes will be discussed, but it does not mean that you have to provide a list. If your partner requires you to list all your exes down, it's up to you to decide whether you're willing to give them that list or not.

If, however, they don't care about who you've been with, it's still necessary for you to tell them about the exes who will pop up in conversations with friends and family.

Why do you need to talk about your exes?

In order to have a future, you and your partner need to know the important things that happened in the past. For you to fully understand how your partner came to be, you must be open to knowing about their past experiences and the people who shaped their lives.

You will discuss each other's family, where you grew up, who you grew up with, and other bits of information that paint the whole picture of your lives. That includes your exes. But why is it so important to tell your partner about them?

#1 You can learn from past mistakes made with your exes. What went wrong? Who broke up with whom? Why did you break up? The answers to these questions will go a long way in helping you and your partner understand each other better.

#2 You can prevent any embarrassing situations where your ex is mentioned and your partner has no clue who they are. We all know that feeling when your friends start talking about someone you don't know. For your partner, it's worse when the people around you are talking about an ex your partner doesn't know about.

#3 You can warn your partner about your ex's presence in your life. Some exes are here to stay, especially if they live in the same zip code. Let your partner know, or else they might end up being besties with your ex while they're at the gym.

#4 You partner will be able to sympathize with certain issues that you had to deal with. Some past relationships are more traumatic than others. If you share that with your partner, they will be able to better understand why there are some things in your life that you have difficulty dealing with.

#5 You and your partner will feel more secure because you managed to share something very personal with each other. It's a scientific fact that people grow closer when they share personal stories with each other. What's more personal than a story about your ex, right?

Who are the exes you should mention?

Some people have been around for a long time, and it's understandable that they may have accrued a certain amount of exes that may seem overwhelming. Some exes, however, are so inconsequential that they don't deserve any recognition.

I'm talking about the ex that lasted for a week or the ex that didn't count. It's up to you to reserve any importance to whomever you wish to discuss with your partner. With that being said, there are some exes that need to be discussed, even if the purpose is just to let your partner know they exist. They are:

#1 The first ex. Whether it was in kindergarten or in 7th grade, the first ex is a necessary point of discussion because your partner will find it extremely entertaining.

#2 The ex you were first intimate with. Your partner will want to know who took your virginity. How it happened, where it happened, and how you felt after – it's all included in the discussion.

#3 The most serious ex yet. This person is the biggest competition in your partner's eyes. It's not because they're scared you might leave them for this ex. They will be more concerned about what they can do to keep you in their lives, so you won't end up going back to that ex.

#4 The other serious exes. The only reason they're included in the list is because someone might bring them up in future conversations.

#5 The ex your parents hated. Your partner can learn a lot about what not to do from this ex.

#6 The ex who's still not over you. This ex is persistent and still waiting in the wings. Your partner needs to know about it, so there won't be any misunderstandings in case this ex decides to pursue you.

#7 The ex who's still in your life. This is the ex who may be a friend or someone who lives really close by. They can also be close to your family or friends. Your partner will want to know of their existence, in case they end up being in the same room.

#8 The ex that you regret the most. Some past relationships are more painful than others. Your partner deserves to know about these moments in your life, so they can see where you're coming from and know how to properly handle your present relationship.

How do you broach the subject?

Now that you know which exes you should discuss, the next problem is when you should tell your partner. If they don't want to know who your exes are, leave it at that. Still, you should always be open to talking about it, in case they change their mind. You can also wait for them to ask you about your exes. If they don't, you should still broach the subject, in case they're too shy or scared to ask you about it.

You can safely talk about your exes when you're a month into your relationship. If they ask earlier than that, you can decide whether the time is right to talk about it.

Discussing past relationships can be painful for some people, but it can also be cathartic. Some problems may arise if you don't discuss past relationships, like sudden encounters or messages from exes that pop up out of nowhere. That's why it's better to be transparent about your past. Just remember that sharing these things will help you and your partner have a more open and lasting relationship.

While talking about exes is never truly comfortable, keep in mind that your experiences shape you into who you are today, and your partner deserves to know what part your exes played in that.

Do you know why you're getting married?

There are many factors that go into a successful marriage, but one of the most important is to choose to marry based on your priorities. So, you need to be aware of what’s most important to you in a committed relationship – and understand a bit about how those factors relate to happy marriages.

Below are a few common reasons why people choose to get married. As you read through them, consider how much each one applies to you.

People marry because of:

Love:

Love means different things to different people. For instance, some people marry because they feel swept off their feet by romantic love, while others marry based on a deeply rooted and grounding platonic love that also includes physical attraction.

Whatever your experience of love, a successful marriage is nurtured and sustained when two people feel and express warmth, caring, and respect for each other. They support each other’s personal goals, as well as their shared dreams. And when differences arise, they can work through them in a way that leaves both feeling valued and respected.

Unplanned Pregnancy:

If you are choosing to marry for this reason, it’s essential that you think seriously about whether your relationship will likely work for the long haul. Force yourself to consider the realities of your situation. Compare this future vision to one in which you raise your child as a single person; or as two single people working together.

Personal Expectations:

Many people get to a point in their relationship when they feel that marriage is the next logical step. If you really are ready to marry, then the transition can be exciting and basically seamless. But if your relationship is missing one or more important elements, do not assume it will work itself out.

Differences in religion, libido, or financial priorities can undermine a marriage in the long run. Work such issues through before committing to a life together that includes what perhaps should have been a deal-breaker.

Societal Expectations:

“First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes a baby in a baby carriage.” Indoctrination into the belief that mature, happy adults eventually marry begins at a very young age. Even in today’s society, which embraces a number of different types of families, many people continue to feel that there is an expectation that they will eventually marry. There’s nothing inherently wrong with this… unless it’s pushing you to marry when you’d really prefer not to.

Security:

Life is unpredictable, and most people seek ways to feel safe. They might look for financial or emotional security. In both cases, this security can be just what you are looking for. But keep in mind that after you’ve felt safe for a while, you will likely yearn for something more than relief from your fears of being penniless or alone. You will want a partner whose company you truly enjoy

Companionship:

Marriage – by definition – offers companionship, which might be very important to you. However, if you choose a companion who undermines your sense of feeling good about yourself, limits the things that make you happy, or creates significant tension in your life, the price might be too high.

Resolving childhood issues: This is the most complicated reason people marry, in part because it is so difficult to fully recognize. If you know that your choice of partner is tied to childhood experiences, be sure to think about whether the choice will likely lead to a better life. It’s best to get feedback from a trusted person (such as a friend or therapist) because people have blind spots when it comes to such deeply felt, emotional issues.

Whatever your reasons for marrying, think long and hard about them. Discuss them with people you trust. Allow yourself the space to connect with these reasons, how they fit with your current choice to marry, and what your future will probably look like. When you fully consider all of these factors and determine that you have indeed found “the one,” you will hopefully feel assured of enjoying a long, happy marriage.

How to increase your sex appeal effortlessly

Sex appeal is an awesome asset to have. Some of us have it and some of us don’t. But every single person has the potential to exude sex appeal. Find out how to increase your sex appeal here.

Avoiding problem foods as you age

It may be surprising, but foods can affect how your medicine works. That’s why it’s always best to ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should avoid any foods.

REVEALED: What men really want in a woman

Most women assume that great looks is all that matters to make a guy swoon and fall head over heels in love. And quite frankly, most men assume the same thing too. But there are a lot of great looking women out there, leading an unhappy life in a bad relationship. So what do men want in a woman they’re in a relationship with if it’s not just the looks? Could there be more to a desirable woman than just looks? Of course, there is. Find out what men really want in the woman of their dreams.

9 habits that make you more attractive

Daily loving, self-care is a habit that can make you more attractive to others. There are many ways to treat yourself right that can make a visible difference on the outside as well as how wonderful you’ll feel on the inside.

7 qualities in a woman that makes every man melt

Women constantly struggle with trying to adopt traits the world tells them they should have in order for men to find them attractive. But we think that men will always find women who are content with themselves to be more appealing and intriguing than any mould society tries to make them fit into.

Meet the world's shortest couple

Paulo Gabriel da Silva Barros and Katyucia Hoshino, from Brazil, have proved that size does not matter when it comes to love.

LADIES! 28 signs that show your man is a true gentleman

A true gentleman is the dream of every woman. It will be nice to see men treat ladies like ladies. Chivalry doesn’t have to be dead, you can be every woman’s dream man by being a perfect gentleman.

7 ways to handle heartburns

Heartburn is an uncomfortable feeling you can get after eating a heavy meal, when you lay down flat to sleep a night, or sometimes after you have bent over to lift something heavy.

Myths and facts about erectile dysfunction

A subject like erectile dysfunction is bound to be surrounded with as much legend as fact when it comes to causes and treatments. Check out these six common myths about ED and the facts to dispel the rumors.

The Bible is more violent than the Quran

An analysis into whether the Quran is more violent than the Bible found killing and destruction occur more frequently in the Christian texts than the Islamic. 

5 easy ways to save more money

So you're naturally thrifty? Congrats, go hang over there with the morning people and the chocolate haters. The rest of you, make these painless little changes to turn yourself into a saver.