Archives Tag: Hygiene

Did You Know? Environment

April 19, 2022

Mosquitoes love biting people. If you are staying in Nigeria and you have not been bitten by a mosquito, well, you may need to change your environment to have this malaria filling experience. Ok, kidding. We were taught that the Female Anopheles species transmits the malaria parasite, but what they forgot to tell us is that attracting … Continue reading Facts about Mosquitoes

By adepeju

Facts

April 19, 2022

Rats are rapidly gaining popularity across the shores of the country for being courageous. Well, here are a few things you probably didn’t know about rats: Rats Can Chase People Out of Their Offices: Case In Point, read the tweets below: National Association of Rats of Nigeria will hold a press conference tomorrow on the … Continue reading Fun Facts: 5 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Rats

By adepeju

Home

April 19, 2022

It is not only embarrassing to find mildew growing on supposedly neat clothes or furniture. It could also be unwholesome for one’s health or pose potential damage to property. The rainy season creates favourable conditions which encourage fungal growth on surfaces like cloth, leather, and wood and on damp places.Extra care is required in keeping … Continue reading How to Prevent Mildew from Wrecking Your Home during the Rainy Season

By nnenna

Health Safety

April 19, 2022

There have been reported cases of diarrhea outbreak in Lagos. The Lagos State Government made it known at a Press Conference in Lagos on Tuesday, 24th July 2017, as the 27 cases reported came with symptoms associated with the disease; diarrhea and vomiting. Adding that the outbreak was as a result of the heavy rainfall … Continue reading Cholera Outbreak In Lagos?

By adepeju

Books Health

April 19, 2022

There might seem to be nothing harmful about eating fruits which appear “clean” on the outside. After all, it is expected that processes involved from the farm to the retailer should make them ready to eat. However, Theresa Weir in her memoir, The Orchard, shares an unnerving revelation. As relates to this subject, she shares … Continue reading Health Lessons from ‘The Orchard’: Wash Fruits before Eating

By nnenna

Health

April 19, 2022

Urinary Tract Infections commonly referred to as UTIs are infections that usually affect the kidneys, bladder and the urethra. It is mostly caused by bacteria that invade and infect the urinary tract. Although UTIs can affect both sexes, ladies are more susceptible because of the open structure of the vagina. However, with healthy habits and cleanliness, … Continue reading Five useful tips on How to avoid Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

By jelifat

Health

April 19, 2022

With the rainy season here, most people are enjoying the delicacies like boiled and roasted corn, groundnuts, pear, coconut and assorted fruits that come with the period. However, as we enjoy the season, we should also be wary of the diseases associated with it. Lots of diseases are acquired and transmitted during this period, one … Continue reading Tips To Avoid Typhoid Fever This Rainy Season

By jelifat

Uncategorized

April 19, 2022

When it comes to keeping clean, there are different methods involved. Most people want to look neat without doing much work, but the truth is that looking good requires effort.  Personal hygiene might come naturally to some people, but others seem to put in a greater effort to be clean and acceptable in the society. Simple … Continue reading Five Simple Hygiene Tips You Should Never Ignore

By jelifat

Food

April 19, 2022

We all love Suya (most Nigerians, anyway). This peppery, meaty delicacy is traditionally prepared by the Hausa people of northern Cameroon, Nigeria, Niger, and some parts of Sudan (where it is called agashe). However, it has become a popular dish enjoyed by millions of Nigerians – irrespective of tribe – because of its availability and … Continue reading How to Make Homemade Suya

By connectnigeria

Health Uncategorized

April 19, 2022

    By Ijeoma Aniebo You would be surprised by how many ailments can be prevented from good hand hygiene. It is so important to wash your hands, that at the just concluded World Health Day this year, the WHO’s tagline was ‘Save Lives: clean your hands’ . The WHO was sending this message specifically … Continue reading 5 Steps For Washing Your Hands

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Tip of the Day

April 19, 2022

How many times have you heard the following? “Dirty no dey kill black man.” “Food no dey kill.” The fact is that dirt kills and so does food- the wrong food that is. You can’t constantly eat the wrong thing and not pay for it. Likewise, you can’t eat good food in a dirty environment … Continue reading Tip of the Day: Eat Right

By connectnigeria