health

  What is the best first aid for a seizure? Here are some tips if you or someone you love has epilepsy. Always carry medical identification. If an emergency happens, knowledge of your seizure disorder can help the people around you keep you safe and provide the appropriate treatment. Make sure your family, friends, and […]

  Brain foods not only nourish your brain but also provide your body with the required nutrients. So the next time you have a presentation or an exam, munch on these to help you focus. 1. Eggs Eggs are a great source of protein and amino acids and are great for your eyes. Moreover egg

  You may often eat pawpaw because it is unique; it’s cheap and readily available. But you also may not know that by eating pawpaw unconsciously, you have also nourished your body. The health benefits of pawpaw include; 1.   Increase the body’s immunity Eating papaya fruit is believed to increase your body’s immunity against disease.

  Foreign object in the eye is any object that lodges itself in the eye. Small objects will be washed out by tears / blinking while others would need medical attention to bring them out. Causes   Dust Debris Sand Contact lens Eye lash Make up Flying objects like glass   Symptoms   Itching Irritation

  We’ve all been told to avoid red wine, dark berries and black coffee in our quests for pearly whites; but what about foods that actually brighten your smile? Try these natural solutions for a brilliant beam. Strawberries They may be bright red, but malic acid, a chief component of this summery fruit, acts as

  Today, available statistics have shown that estimated 1.6 million people die of HIV&AIDS annually. In Nigeria alone, government reports claim that over 300,000 Nigerians die yearly of complications arising from AIDS. If these estimated numbers die of HIV/AIDS, have you ever imagined what the situation would be like if the virus could be transmitted

(By Uchechukwu Udoji) More than a third of us own a smartphone and, on average, will look at it a barely believable 150 times a day. But have you ever considered what this is doing to your health? Here, we reveal how our favourite gadget can damage our bodies. If your eyes feel sore after

Previous research has shown that children who started using marijuana before the age of 16 are at greater risk of permanent brain damage, and have a significantly higher incidence of psychiatric disorders. ‘Adolescence is the critical period during which marijuana use can be damaging,’ said the study’s lead author, Sylvina Mullins Raver, a PhD candidate

  (By Dotun Onimole) Poor sleep – as anyone who suffers from it knows – can make life a misery. And it is taking its toll on the nation’s health. Even worse, persistent poor sleep can increase the risk of developing conditions including diabetes, depression, high blood pressure and strokes. Research at the University of British

    A study shows those under the age of ten need at least that much exercise (an hour) every day to keep hearts healthy. Researchers found that very young children show signs of future health problems. Some of the ill-health problems they could face in the future includes; blood pressure, high cholesterol, poor fitness