Asthma is a chronic condition in which the airways become narrow and swollen, causing excess mucus production. This makes breathing difficult, triggers coughing, wheezing (a whistling or rattling sound in the chest), and shortness of breath. There is no scientifically proven cause for asthma. However, research has shown that certain genetic factors & some of […]
Dark knuckles, or hyper pigmentation of the knuckles could be caused by several factors, some of which require urgent medical attention. However, in prevalent times, it is often caused by injuries, skin irritation, or the use of strong acidic substance, commonly referred to as bleaching creams, on the skin. Bleaching cream breaks down the melanin […]
Today is world Bicycle Day! If you enjoyed cycling when you were younger, now could be a great time to revive your passion, You don’t need an expensive bike, special clothes, or a high degree of fitness to enjoy riding a bicycle. And it’s accessible to most people because you can easily do it at […]
Today is World Parent’s Day! What better day to celebrate this breed of Champions?! An African parent would rather suffer incurable disease than to open their mouth to tell you how much they love you. Of course, you should know that they love as much as any parent the world over does, if not more! […]
Each year between 50 000 to 100 000 women worldwide are affected by obstetric fistula, an abnormal opening between a woman’s genital tract and her urinary tract or rectum. The development of obstetric fistula is directly linked to one of the major causes of maternal mortality: obstructed labour. Women who experience obstetric fistula suffer constant […]
By living a healthy lifestyle, you can help keep your blood pressure in a healthy range. Preventing high blood pressure, which is also called hypertension, can lower your risk for heart disease and stroke. Practice the following healthy living habits: Eat a Healthy Diet Choose healthy meal and snack options to help you avoid high […]
World Patient Safety Day is commemorated globally today (Sept 17, 2020) with the theme Health Worker Safety: A Priority For Patient Safety. The World Health Organization (WHO) stated that: “The Covid-19 pandemic is presently among the biggest challenges and threats to face the world and humanity, and healthcare is living its greatest crisis in patient […]
You thought going out was the problem, but you’ve been working from home for a while and your health is still deteriorating What is the state of your health? Well, you are not alone. A number of people are experiencing similar symptoms but the management approaches will determine effective results. The first is to create […]
We know you can’t wait to have the schools open up again and that you are mostly stressed with having to manage stay-at-home kids along with pressing work obligations and every other clog that life throws up in a pandemic situation. Before you heave a sigh of relief and bundle the children back to school […]
So, finally, after all the disappointments of Amaka and even the assurances you gave Chioma; it is Omawunmi that you’ve settled down with. Sometimes you wish you could recall all your wasted investments from the past relationships but you know what is gone, is gone. Now, God has answered your prayers with Omawunmi. You’re starting […]