The opulence of 3, 4 and 5-part sauces is a favourite on African tables, particularly in southern Togo and Benin. Meat, fish, shellfish, beef skin (akpama): an explosive mix of flavours that makes your mouth water. This sauce symbolises the ability o
Depression is a mental disorder that manifests itself primarily in moral pain (intense sadness), a loss of desire to carry out life activities (anhedonia). When this condition lasts for more than two weeks or is chronic, it is called depression. It o
Euphorbia hirta, also known as ‘Anonsika’ in Mina, is commonly known in French as ‘herbe d'asthme’. It is a plant widely used in traditional medicine to treat various respiratory disorders such as asthma, bronchitis and coughs. A decoction of the pla
Does food bring happiness? We live in an age when we tend to eat more than we should. We are driven by an impulse to eat, for example, at fast food restaurants or bars, to snack at night when we should be sleeping, or to stop off at a patisserie to
At the heart of life, gynaecologists and obstetricians look after women's health and accompany births, important moments in life. Their expertise covers the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of disorders of the female reproductive system, as well a
Prescribing sport on prescription is possible. Sports doctor Dr Damien Ekoué-Kouvahey explains why this system has its place in a society rife with chronic illnesses. He talks about all the benefits of physical activity for the body.
The banana is one of the most nutritious foods, rich in starch which provides energy. It has many medicinal properties.
Some women are prone to breast engorgement at the beginning of breastfeeding or during a period without breastfeeding. The milk no longer flows because inflammation of the breasts compresses the milk ducts. This can cause discomfort and pain in the b
Urine can reveal a person's state of health. Therefore, always check the colour and appearance of the urine. Sometimes the urine becomes foamy. Is this a sign of any disease?
Male ejaculation is the result of intense sexual pleasure and is often summarised as the release of semen. This release of semen through the meatus of the urethra, the opening at the tip of the penis, is a reflex process that occurs when sexual arous
Eggplant, called « Agbissan » in Ewe, is a vegetable that is very beneficial to the body. It contains nutrients such as calcium, phosphorus and iron. According to Mathieu Tobossi, Specialist in Food Hygiene and Quality and Dietetic Therapist, eggpla
How much time do we spend on social media each day? The daily use of media such as Whatsapp, Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, or Twitter can have an impact on mental health. This is the finding of a study published in the « American Journal of Preventi