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Melanie Leahy has many photos of her son, Matthew. But it is the one of him aged 13, fresh-faced and dressed in his grammar school uniform, that is the most painfully poignant of all. ‘Matthew had just been awarded top marks in all his academic subjects and was on the cusp of adulthood, with his

(By Iquo Ukoh) Brain development which starts right after conception, reaches 85% of its adult size by 5 years and continues to change and mature during adolescence. Maintaining the brain health and development during adolescence is greatly influenced by how much nutrients we send upstairs to the brain. Here are 7 interesting foods to consider

Many of us forget that sometimes, the simplest answers are the best. Better health could be as easy as reaching for the fruit bowl for some apples next time you need a snack Crisp, comforting and delicious, apples have remarkable health benefits, fighting everything from dental problems to diabetes, heart disease, at least 8 types

Adolescence is a time of remarkable physiological and psychological change, and scientists are probing the innermost regions of the brain to explain why teens act the way they do. The brain continues to grow well into the 20s, and cognitive reasoning is developed to process more complex ideas and information. As adolescents become more mature,

You just got home from school and you’re thirsty. You grab a water bottle, you drink it, now it’s empty, but you want more, much more. You reach back into the fridge, this time your hand grazes right pass the water. You inch your hand backwards, until jackpot.. You’ve hit your parents’ stash.  You have

Sleep is food for the brain. During sleep, important body functions and brain activity occur. Skipping sleep can be harmful — even deadly, particularly if you are behind the wheel. You can look bad, you may feel moody, and you perform poorly. Sleepiness can make it hard to get along with your family and friends

Coconut oil may fight tooth decay If your family has a history of cavities and tooth decay, you might want to consider adding coconut oil in moderation to your diet. Researchers found that coconut oil that had been treated with enzymes in a process similar to digestion is effective in fighting against strains of Streptococcus

A physician at the Nigerian National Hospital, Dr Agnes Eguagie, of the Department of Medicine advised people with hypertension and diabetes to avoid energy drinks because of their caffeine content,  Abuja, Friday. Dr Agnes Eguagie gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. “Energy drinks are an attempt by the

The adolescent years are some of the most trying, difficult times in most peoples’ lives. Teens face a host of novel problems, challenges and situations that can cause or exacerbate symptoms of stress. While some level of stress can help teens take action or feel motivated, high or poorly managed levels of stress can create