Archives Tag: Health tips
Wellness: 5 Great Health Benefits Of Quitting Sugar
April 19, 2022
Aside from the more obvious reasons to quit sugar such as diabetes and weight gain, there are several other ways in which sugar can affect your body. Excessive sugar can have negative effects on your cholesterol levels and affect your brain to alter the chemistry of your brain to a significant level. With these 5 … Continue reading Wellness: 5 Great Health Benefits Of Quitting Sugar
Wellness: 5 Ways To Cope And Stay Cool During A Heat Wave
April 19, 2022
During the dry season in Nigeria, the weather is hotter than usual. Coping in the extreme temperatures can be challenging for everyone. Here are a few hacks and tips that can help you keep cool during a heat wave Try as much as possible to keep air flowing in your home. Heat can interfere with … Continue reading Wellness: 5 Ways To Cope And Stay Cool During A Heat Wave
Wellness: 5 Warning Signs That Indicate A Stroke Is On Its Way
April 19, 2022
A stroke occurs when there is an obstruction of blood to the brain or a blood vessel in the brain ruptures. It is one of the leading causes of death and disability around the world and there are thousands of cases per year in Nigeria. The importance of detecting a stroke on time can never be … Continue reading Wellness: 5 Warning Signs That Indicate A Stroke Is On Its Way
Wellness: 5 Things To Know Before Seeing A Therapist
April 19, 2022
Seeing a therapist can seem like a very scary experience. It requires that you express your emotions and discuss aspects of your life that you wouldn’t ordinarily discuss with anyone. Thankfully, a skilled therapist’s number one goal is to help you and keep your information confidential while doing so. These tips below will give you … Continue reading Wellness: 5 Things To Know Before Seeing A Therapist
Wellness: The Best Sleeping Position For Heartburn And Six Other Ailments
April 19, 2022
If you sleep for eight hours every night (one-third of a day) then you will sleep for about 9000 days (one-third of your life) throughout your entire life! This shows that sleep is one vital aspect of life that just can’t be overlooked. And there’s a right way to do it! To maximise your sleep, … Continue reading Wellness: The Best Sleeping Position For Heartburn And Six Other Ailments
Wellness: 5 Ways You Can Maintain Good Posture
April 19, 2022
It is a cliché but true that people should pay attention to their body posture. Unfortunately, bad posture has been on the rise since the advent of white-collar jobs and other activities that require prolonged sitting. In addition to this, bad posture can also be traced down to other factors such as unhealthy fashion trends, … Continue reading Wellness: 5 Ways You Can Maintain Good Posture
Did You Know? The Health Benefits Of Ginger
April 19, 2022
Ginger is a peppery root spice widely used in cooking. It is also used in preparing beverages, dietary supplements and food products. Interestingly, this spice has, from time immemorial, been used in different cultures for medicinal purposes. Here are some of the health benefits of ginger. It fights infections Ginger has powerful antimicrobial compounds that … Continue reading Did You Know? The Health Benefits Of Ginger
Fitness Central: 1.2.3 Beginner’s Guide To Fitness
April 19, 2022
So, you want to get started on fitness? It’s never too late to get into shape. Whether you’re looking to improve your stamina, strength or suppleness my beginner’s guide will show you how to do it enjoyably and effectively. The main components of fitness are the three ‘S’s: stamina, strength and suppleness. Each attribute brings … Continue reading Fitness Central: 1.2.3 Beginner’s Guide To Fitness
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Gerocare: Quality Health Plans For The Aged Nigerian Populace
April 19, 2022
Without doubt, Nigerians are beginning to make use of opportunities presented by the tech ecosystem. Today, the act of solving problems via the use of technology has become a global trend, with Nigeria fully part of the 21st century campaign to make life easier through the use of the tech ecosystem. Dr. Ebi Ofrey, Chief … Continue reading Gerocare: Quality Health Plans For The Aged Nigerian Populace
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Did you Know? Six Health Benefits of Ukwa
April 19, 2022
Ukwa is a traditional meal that is commonly eaten by the Igbo people of South-Eastern Nigeria. The botanical name of this food is Treculia africana while the English name is African breadfruit. Ukwa can be made into a porridge delicacy or it can be fried and eaten with palm kernel or coconut. It is a … Continue reading Did you Know? Six Health Benefits of Ukwa
Wellness: How To Get The Most Out Of Your Doctor’s Appointment
April 19, 2022
A visit to the doctor’s office to a great extent plays a crucial role in how well one recovers from an ailment. This often interrogatory moment by the doctor shouldn’t be taken for granted but rather seen as an opportunity to engage in conversations that will lead to the betterment of one’s health. Prepping before … Continue reading Wellness: How To Get The Most Out Of Your Doctor’s Appointment
App Of The Week: Privedoc
April 19, 2022
Privedoc is a medical app that has been established to enable patients consult doctors, nurses, or Physiotherapists right from the comfort of their homes. The app was founded by Lanre Olaitan, a Clinical entrepreneur, and an emergency medical doctor. He founded the app with the aim to “eliminate the need to travel and see a … Continue reading App Of The Week: Privedoc
Wellness: Top 4 Healthcare Apps You Should Know
April 19, 2022
Staying healthy is definitely more than just paying visits to the doctor when ill. It entails a lot more like eating the right diet, exercising, managing your medications, and nurturing your body and mind. All these in a broken healthcare system can definitely set a discouraging tone to the prospect of looking after one’s own … Continue reading Wellness: Top 4 Healthcare Apps You Should Know
How To Create A Travel Medical Portfolio
April 19, 2022
Have you noticed when you go for your doctor’s appointment, your case file is usually out of your reach? Sometimes as the doctor is noting your symptoms, they are writing recommendations and observations which they may or may not share with you. If you plan to travel out of the country or even to another … Continue reading How To Create A Travel Medical Portfolio
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App Of The Week: Medplan
April 19, 2022
The good news about most diseases is that they can be avoided and the risks of having them kept at bay. Indeed, the prospects of living a healthy life in this day and age are higher than ever, thanks to advancements in medicine and a tremendous increase in awareness of the inner workings of the … Continue reading App Of The Week: Medplan
