As much as we do not like to think about it, the truth remains that our bodies change greatly as we grow older. Our skin begins to change, and we panic. We want to slow down ageing as much as possible and look younger. We worry about the wrinkles, the saggy bit of skin on our chin and wonder how we look when we wear our favourite clothes.
It is not wrong to want good, healthy-looking skin as you…
Work schedules can get crazy sometimes. For some people, it is hectic almost all the time. Being busy most of the time can mean you have little time for things you would like to eat, work out, and stay fit.
Exercise benefits your health immensely and can even help increase your productivity at work. It is very important to keep yourself healthy and active to reduce the possibility of developing…
Ladies, panties or nothing?
Women want to know a lot about their health. Questions like ‘is wearing underwear to bed healthy?’ come up regularly. After all, lifestyle choices can either positively or negatively impact your overall health.
To make the right choice, it is essential to note the pros and cons of sleeping with underwear and discover which outweighs the other.
Cons of wearing…
Childbirth is a strenuous process and it can take a toll on a woman’s health and body, leaving her at risk of many possible complications. In the course of prolonged labour and delivery, a hole can develop in the birth canal between the vagina and rectum, bladder and ureter. This condition is called an Obstetric fistula.
Obstetric fistula can have a negative effect on your health because it…
Asking potential sexual partners questions about their sexual history may seem like an awkward conversation to have but it is a safe, smart thing to do. It might be tempting to ignore that process and dive right into bed, but you must put your health first before an orgasm.
Knowing your partner’s history will help you decide how best to protect yourself from sexually transmitted infections and…
Managing stress is an everyday struggle. If it isn’t traffic in the city stressing you, it might be your boss, family or business. Stress most times comes at you without a memo and can take a generous swipe on your mental health. You are left with the choice of buckling under the weight of stress or rising above it.
Stress is your body’s reaction to tension, whether emotional or physical. It…
Prostate health is vital to men. This is because the prostate is a vital organ that plays a key role in fertility and the overall health of the body. Though the prostate is a small gland, it is responsible for producing some fluids contained in the semen. The semen transports sperm, hence the link to fertility.
There are a number of prostate-related health issues that affect men. They include…
“Sweets are bad for you, never buy or have them.”
“Do not take sugar.”
“Taking a bowl of ice cream can make you sick.”
“Drink this herbal mixture to kill the sugar in your body.”
If you grew up in a typical African home, chances are you heard these tales about how bad sugar is almost every day. But how true are these words? Well, not 100 per cent. This is…
It is not uncommon to see people peering closely at the mirror and picking at the skin on their faces, trying to get that stubborn swelling to reduce. Some people even have their friends pick at it for them. Have you ever had to do it? Not having clear skin can be frustrating and extremely inconvenient. One of the most common enemies of clear skin is acne.
Acne results from hair follicles clogged…
2020 was THE year- the year of a pandemic that kept us at home for months; away from our friends, families, offices, and even the gym. It is 2021, and the pandemic is still here, but hey, this is the new normal and we are adjusting our lives to fit into it.
Our career goals are being adjusted to accommodate working from home, and our family and relationship goals now feature virtual meetups.