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How to know when Depression sets in
Depression is real. As unlikely for you to think you can ever be depressed, depression can set in very subtly. It can creep in ever so quietly that you might […]
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Reasons why you should always sit up straight
You’ve probably been told to “sit up straighter” since you were just a kid slouching over your cereal bowl. You may be reciting this mantra to yourself right now as […]
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Hypertension is on the increase among Nigerian adults
A Consultant Cardiologist, Dr Ramon Moronkola, has advised people to avoid excessive alcohol consumption, smoking, sedentary life style and stress in order to reduce the risk of hypertension. Moronkola, who […]
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Adverse effect of sitting for long periods and what to do
What does your average day look like? Do you get up, go about your morning routine and then drive to the office to start your 8-hour workday sitting at a […]
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Hazards of drinking Soda (carbonated drinks)
It’s sweet, bubbly, and oh so refreshing after a long, hot day. A can of Coke or Pepsi is often what many people crave with dinner or for their mid-afternoon […]
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Spend so much time on the screen? Eat these to protect your eyes and brain
Do you work all day on a computer or spend more time than you should on your phone, tablet or in front of the television? We live in a digital […]
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How little sleep affects your brain
When human beings are sleep deprived, they can exhibit a number of symptoms. Among them are: impaired attention and alertness, decreased reasoning and problem solving, decreased s*x drive, depression, wrinkles, […]
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Patient completely cured of HIV after stem cell transplant
A UK patient’s HIV has become “undetectable” following a stem cell transplant – in only the second case of its kind, doctors report in Nature. The London patient, who was […]
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Lassa Fever ravages Plateau State, kills 10
Dr Kunden Deyin, the Plateau Commissioner for Health says the state has recorded 28 new cases of Lassa fever with 10 deaths. Deyin told the News Agency of Nigeria in […]
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Menstrual Cups Dilemma: Is My Menstrual Cup Causing Cramps? Here’s Why
As a woman who experiences period pain every month, surely you wouldn’t want any add-ons to your discomfort, right? It’s the last thing that you would want from your menstrual […]