COVID19HealthHealth ConditionsLifestyleNutrition

Best Foods to Build Your Immune System During The Pandemic

At the start of the Coronavirus pandemic, we heard of several mixtures that some people boasted could either cure or prevent. From pungent garlic to salt and water mixture to turmeric and the good ‘Ol ginger. As ridiculous as these theories and concoctions sound, some food ingredients have their benefits in the fight against COVID-19 as they help boost your immune system, even though they…
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Health

Genotype and Sickle Cell

Healthy and active children can be a handful but not many parents will have it any other way. Deciding to have children biologically is a big deal. It is your responsibility as a parent to ensure to the best of your ability, that you have a healthy child. This is why you and your partner should determine your biological compatibility before having a child to ensure you give that child the best…
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HealthHealth ConditionsHIV/STD/STIsMental and sexual healthSexual Health

How Often Should You Get Tested for STDs?

Getting tested for STDs can feel like an embarrassing experience for many, but it should not be. It is perfectly normal and a smart thing to do too. There are dozens of STDs in existence, and nothing is embarrassing about wanting to keep yourself safe from them. Sex is fun, and you should enjoy it to the fullest with your partner. But if it could get you in trouble, especially…
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HealthLifestyleSkin Care/ Beauty

Daily Care Routine for Glowing Black Skin

Great skin requires deliberate effort and proper maintenance. Even if you already have good skin and you believe in the saying “black don’t crack”, there is still a need to keep your skin in good condition. When deciding on a skincare routine for your gorgeous skin, you need to consider that there are different routines for different skin colours. Your skin tone is one of the primary…
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HealthHealth ConditionsWomen's Health

How to Conduct a Breast Self-Examination in Five Simple Steps

The shock you feel when you notice a ‘lump’ in your breast can be massive. At this point, even a simple stress-induced headache can feel like a cancer symptom. One sure way to notice abnormalities in your breast and identify lumps is to conduct breast self-examinations regularly. A breast self-examination procedure is an inspection of the breast using the eyes and hands to check for changes in…
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FitnessHealthLifestyleNutrition

Simple Everyday Habits to Help You Live a Healthier Life

What is your dream life like? a Lamborghini in the Garage? A trip to the Bahamas on a whim? Hey, big dreams become reality, and you don’t want them pushed aside because of poor health, hence the need to start leading healthier lives. A healthier lifestyle is not always about groundbreaking changes, it is more about picking up daily healthy habits that keep your body and mind in good shape. Here…
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HealthLifestyleSkin Care/ Beauty

Tips to Get That Dazzling Smile and Maintain Oral Hygiene

A bright dazzling smile could light up a person’s gloomy day. Now, don’t you want that smile to be yours? Having well-set teeth not only gives you a nice smile but also boosts your confidence because your smile is one of your most prominent features. A bright, beautiful smile can improve your overall appearance and boost your self-confidence. Maintaining good oral hygiene has many…
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Health

5 Reasons To Keep A First Aid Box And What To Have In It

If there is one thing that should not be missing in your home, it is a first aid box. This is because a first aid box is very helpful, especially with cuts and bruises. A first aid box is your go-to help for emergency medical situations in the home. From cuts to burns, injuries, fever, and asthma attacks, a first aid box would always come in handy. A first aid box has become more of a creative…
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HealthLifestyleNutrition

7 Local Foods that are Super Healthy and Keep the Doctor at Bay

Nothing like a great meal that makes you feel good and complete. After all, food is essential to life. Healthy foods help with the nutrients, minerals, and vitamins your body needs to function correctly. Highly nutritious food can keep you away from visiting the doctor regularly. Your food choice can help prevent and fight diseases, reducing your time visiting hospitals. Nigeria has a long list…
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HealthLifestyleMental and sexual healthSexual Health

Common STIs: Treatment and How to Avoid Them

Ever heard the saying that “Prevention is better than cure?” It is considered easier and wiser to avoid a problem completely than to spend time and resources fixing it. The same logic applies to your sexual health. Sexual health is a delicate matter, and as a sexually active person, you should protect yourself from the pitfalls of unprotected sex, including STIs. Itching, burning…
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