Dr. Hedwig Acham – eResources for Health

Healthy Eating

by Dr. Hedwig Acham
Healthy Eating
June 19, 2024

Food is important for everyone, young and old because of the nutrients it provides. Healthy eating combined with being physically active helps your body stay strong and healthy. Healthy eating […]

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Tips for quality sleep

by Dr. Hedwig Acham, Zenah Nantumbwe and Yvonne Zabu
Adequate Sleep
June 10, 2024

Developing certain habits, like keeping a consistent schedule and limiting blue light exposure before bed, can promote quality sleep. Improving sleep quality is crucial for overall well-being, and the tips […]

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Sleep and its Importance

by Dr. Hedwig Acham, Zenah Nantumbwe and Yvonne Zabu
Adequate Sleep
June 4, 2024

Sleep is a period of reduced mental and physical activity and is associated with a typical posture in humans, such as lying down with eyes closed. Sleep results in a […]

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Sleep and weight – what is the connection?

Two hormones, leptin and ghrelin, are the master controllers of appetite. Ghrelin stimulates appetite by signalling hunger, while leptin indicates fullness, suppresses appetite and increases energy expenditure. In a properly […]

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