Your blood pressure is an essential indicator of your overall health, which is why monitoring it regularly—and understanding what the numbers mean— is vital, especially if you’re at risk for hypertension or high blood pressure.
High blood pressure should never be ignored, as it can lead to health
complications, heart disease, retinopathy (eye disease), chronic kidney disease, and even…
People –men included– of different sex, race, locality can experience depression, anxiety, and other mental health conditions.
Gender stereotypes and stigma can also make it harder for men and their healthcare professionals to know when they might need mental health support.
Two reasons Why Men Need To Take Their Mental Health Seriously
1. To Break The Stigma Around Men’s…
Both men and women can get urinary tract infections, which are brought on by bacteria that enter the urinary tract, typically from the bowel.
If you’ve ever had one, you will be able to identify the symptoms right away. Cramping, frequent trips to the bathroom, strong-smelling pee that may appear cloudy or dark, and the sensation that your bladder isn’t quite emptying are all…
While pregnancy is a beautiful experience, it is also a time when you and your baby are more susceptible to diseases. Knowing which foods to consume and avoid can be challenging for a first-time mom.
Sour creams are dairy products that have undergone the process of pasteurization i.e. heating the product under mild heat and then cooling it. One concern most pregnant women have is whether sour…
Primarily described as one of the body’s natural responses to infection, Fever usually should not make any individual worry. Fever simply refers to a higher-than-normal body temperature. It can be caused by a cold or flu, earaches, urinary tract infections, bronchitis, etc. It is the symptom of an illness. Kids and adults have a fever when their temperature is higher than 100.4℉. This is…
So many people, especially women, desire thick, shiny, and voluminous hair as it contributes to facial beauty. These have led to different hacks and solutions buzzing over the Internet on how to grow bountiful and healthy hair.
Even some famous singers are not left out of this “healthy hair acquisition”. Some of them take to their social media page to share hacks on ensuring the…
Oh yeah, harmattan season is here again, gracing you with its cold, chilly, dust haze and dry presence from the Sahara desert. It is one season people dread, especially people with respiratory problems. While for others it is a season they can’t wait to experience every year.
Harmattan usually presents itself from November to February. During this period, allergic reactions are being…
The Keto diet is now a trend and buzz amongst people today, especially people looking to lose some fat, cut down on harmful calories, look fit and maintain a healthy life- everyone wants to be at their best! Before you progress, you should know what the keto diet is, especially if you are learning about it for the first time.
The Keto diet Is a type of diet low in carbs but high in fat and…
Significant growth is taking place in the fitness and healthy living sector. And a significant portion of it is attributed to social media posts made by fitness influencers.
The self-paced nature of internet fitness regimens offered by influencers is appreciated by the public. Instagram feeds are being completely taken over by fitness influencers in a manner we’ve never experienced…
Diarrhoea is a bowel movement that has a loose texture or is more liquid than solid. It is a common problem that may affect people a couple of times. Diarrhoea usually resolves within a week or less.
You might think eating will make your diarrhoea worse, but your food choices can help to ease the symptoms and ensure your health doesn’t worsen as a result.
When on a diet, eating certain…