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Ghanaians are feeling more hopeful about their financial futures as inflation eases and businesses hit their targets. The Bank of Ghana reports economic activity jumped 8.4% this January compared to last year.
New research reveals that social connections and physical activity work together to keep older adults healthier and happier. The comprehensive study suggests treating both factors as a powerful team rather than separate health goals.
Moving your body doesn't require a gym membership or strict workout schedule. New research shows that playful, everyday activities can deliver the same health benefits as formal exercise when you stop thinking of them as work.
Energy company executives in the UK could lose their bonuses if they harm customers, under new reforms giving regulators real teeth for the first time. The changes mean consumers will get faster compensation and executives will finally face personal consequences for breaking rules.
New research shows teenage girls who get just two hours of physical activity per week show early signs of lower breast cancer risk. The Columbia University study offers a simple, hopeful path forward as breast cancer rates rise among younger women.
Better Business Bureau volunteers working with ABC15's consumer team helped three Arizona residents get their money back after billing disputes left them stuck. The volunteers recovered nearly $2,000 through persistent advocacy with major companies.
North Ridgeville firefighters completed specialized tactical medical training to save lives during active shooter events and mass casualty incidents. Twenty-one crew members can now provide advanced emergency care in the most dangerous situations.
Nearly two-thirds of English adults are now hitting recommended weekly exercise targets, marking the highest activity levels ever recorded. An extra 859,000 people joined the active lifestyle movement in just one year.
After a year of economic pressure, activists are calling off their nationwide Target boycott as the retail giant fulfills its $2 billion commitment to Black-owned businesses. The campaign shows how consumer activism can drive corporate accountability.
After receiving death threats during Nigeria's 2020 #EndSARS protests, acclaimed actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde transformed her approach to creating change. Her journey shows how activists can adapt their methods while staying committed to justice.
Wearable robotics are moving from labs into everyday life, helping ordinary people walk farther and climb higher without exhausting themselves. Companies like Nike, Hypershell, and WIRobotics are bringing powered footwear and lightweight exoskeletons to hikers, older adults, and anyone who wants to move without wearing out.
A Swiss startup just installed removable solar panels directly onto active train tracks in Switzerland, and France's national railway is watching closely. If successful, thousands of miles of unused track space could soon generate clean energy.
While Hollywood gathered for awards season, Mark Ruffalo chose a different spotlight. The actor is using his platform to produce stories of displacement and advocate for humanitarian causes that matter most to him.
Scientists at University College London successfully reconstructed 10-second videos by reading mouse brain activity alone, opening new windows into how brains process what we see. The breakthrough could help us understand how different species perceive the world around them.
Scientists discovered that friendly gut bacteria can inject proteins directly into human cells, actively controlling immune responses. This breakthrough explains how the microbiome influences conditions like Crohn's disease.
Taylor Garcia plans 15 weekly activities at a North Dakota long-term care facility, from sing-alongs to chair yoga. His work provides lifelines of connection for residents who might otherwise spend their golden years isolated.
Researchers at Texas A&M have developed a way to control gene editing with caffeine, potentially allowing cancer and diabetes patients to activate treatment by drinking coffee. The breakthrough combines CRISPR technology with everyday compounds like caffeine and chocolate.
After months of uncertainty, the parents of missing Queensland man Jack McLennan received reassurance that police are actively working on their son's case with substantial evidence. Their meeting with Queensland's police minister brought a "ray of hope" to a family searching for answers.
Saudi Arabia has transformed its fitness culture, with nearly 6 in 10 adults now physically active compared to just 1 in 8 seven years ago. The dramatic shift shows how nationwide programs can reshape public health in less than a decade.
Scientists have developed a groundbreaking psoriasis treatment that only activates when exposed to light, eliminating dangerous side effects that have plagued previous therapies. The innovation could help millions access affordable, targeted treatment for this painful skin condition.
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