June 21, 2022

International Yoga Day

Today, June 21st is International Yoga Day. So many fun-filled experiences to partake of on this special yoga day occasion. The International Yoga Day theme of this year’s Yoga Day celebrations is ‘Yoga for Humanity‘ and around 25 crore people across the world are expected to take part in various events, doing yoga in unison towards better health and wellness for all.
February 6, 2022

February Is Healthy Lifestyle Awareness Month

February is healthy lifestyle awareness month! One thing you must know is that being healthy is not about going to the gym once a month and eating healthy meal when you have the chance. This is more than that. To be in good health means following a healthy lifestyle and this month of February is healthy lifestyle awareness month and in this article we will be sharing tips to help.
September 1, 2021

Chickenpox (Varicella): Causes, Symptoms And Treatment

Chickenpox, also known as Varicella, is a highly contagious infection that is caused by the Varicella-Zoster Virus. It is typically characterized by an itchy red rash with red blisters that can appear on the face, chest, back, scalp, arms, and legs. After several days, the blisters fill up with a clear liquid that pops then turns crusty. 
August 29, 2021

All You Need To Know About Whooping Cough (Pertussis)

Whooping cough (also known as Pertussis) is a highly contagious respiratory infection caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis.  Now that COVID-19 has sparked the general public’s interest in highly contagious respiratory diseases, this is about as good a time as any to talk about the disease.
August 9, 2021

Food Poisoning: Signs, Causes, and Treatment

Food poisoning is a food-borne disease that comes from eating contaminated, toxic, or spoiled food. The most common symptoms include diarrhea, nausea, stomachache, and vomiting.
August 4, 2021

7 Reasons Why It Is Bad To Starve For Weight Loss

Losing weight can be a struggle for most people. It takes time, and results may show up late, which can be discouraging. Most people who try to lose well have high expectations of seeing results between one to three months. But when it goes slower than expected, they turn to these obnoxious diets or starve for weight loss.
June 27, 2021

Plaque: Causes And Effect On The Teeth

Plaque is a slippery, sticky, and colorless film of bacteria that appears on the teeth. They are sometimes referred to as bacteria film. It is a group of living microbes surrounded by a sticky surface. The role of the sticky coating is to aid the microbes in attaching to the surface of your mouth so they can multiply into a growing community.
June 20, 2021

Top 10 Benefits Of Drinking Green Tea

Green tea is known to be one of the healthiest drinks on earth. It is a type of tea made from the dried leaves of the Camellia sinensis bushes. It has its roots in China. Its production and manufacture have grown throughout East Asia. 
March 23, 2021

How to Avoid Birth Defects During Pregnancy

Most child defects aren’t natural. They occur because of your exposure and lifestyle during pregnancy. So, here are tips on how to avoid birth defects during pregnancy. When you implement them, your risk of giving birth to a child with defects will reduce.
March 21, 2021

Common birth Defects and Their Symptoms 

Congenital heart defects are amongst the common birth defects. They are anatomical abnormalities. According to reports, congenital heart defects occur in 1 out of every 110 birth. And they are mostly caused by a genetic disorder or inappropriate fetal development. 
September 2, 2020

Best And Worst Foods To Eat With Stomach Ulcers

Before the advancement of medicine and research on the subject, doctors thought that certain foods could cause ulcers. However, new information makes us know that other things, like infection with the bacteria H. pylori and longterm use of NSAIDs, are responsible for causing ulcers. Although food does not cause ulcers, some can either worsen your symptoms or help you heal faster. As a result, it is crucial to learn what foods to eat with stomach ulcers.
September 3, 2020

10 Foods That Give You An Energy Boost All-day Long

These foods will give an energy boost, quite alright. However, it is not sustainable, as the energy gotten from these foods is very shortlived. The result is a crash that leaves you hungry and craving more energy-boosting foods. Here are ten healthy foods that will give you that needed energy boost, satisfy your hunger, curb cravings, and won't make you crash.
September 12, 2020

The DASH Diet: Lowering Blood Pressure Using Diet

DASH diet, short for Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension, is one of the tools that you can use to manage your blood pressure. It is a lifelong way of eating designed to control or prevent high blood pressure. It requires you to cut back on foods that are high in cholesterol, trans-fat, and saturated fat, salt, sweets, red meats, and sugary drinks. You will eat more fruits, vegetables, whole-grain foods, nuts, poultry, legumes, and low-fat dairy.
September 14, 2020

7 Simple Habits To Manage Cholesterol

When you have high cholesterol levels, it becomes essential to manage those numbers better to prevent the onset of a stroke or any other heart disease. Asides the drugs that your doctor may prescribe to help you bring down the numbers, you also need a lifestyle and diet change
September 16, 2020

Stroke: Top 8 Causes And Risk Factors

A stroke happens when the blood supply to the brain stops. The brain needs oxygen in the blood to function; without it, the brain cells start dying within minutes. This causes the parts of the body controlled by the dead portion of the brain to stop working. It is a life-threatening illness, and as such, it is vital to learn the causes and the risk factors to prevent one.
October 9, 2020

5 Simple Ways To Maintain Your Mental Fitness

Mental fitness involves two basic principles - one is triggering your brain's curiosity, and the other is feeding your mind with variety. You can add mental exercises to your daily routine to increase your mental fitness.
October 10, 2020

7 Subtle Signs Of Stress That You Have Been Missing

Being under stress now feels like a new normal. In fact, it is a badge of honor for many – to be able to heap up so many responsibilities and remain sane, somewhat. However, living under a lot of stress can be bad for your physical, mental, and emotional health. It is, therefore, essential to know all the signs of stress and how to manage them.
October 30, 2020

5 Easy Ways To Stop Emotional Eating

To tackle emotional eating, you need to identify situations that trigger it. Unpleasant emotions are usually the triggers for emotional eating. However, positive emotions like rewarding yourself to celebrate an event can also trigger emotional eating.
October 31, 2020

7 Bad Habits That Are Dangerous To Your Health

Many of us, if not all, are guilty of this particular bad habit. Certainly, very few have considered that such a seemingly harmless act can cause stroke or paralysis. In addition to cracking your neck, here are other bad habits with damning health implications that you probably have.
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