Maintaining a Strong Heart: A Guide to Cardiovascular Health
Hey there! Have you ever wondered why Africans are so full of life and vigor? One reason is that we love to consume a substantial amount of spice in our meals, leaving our taste buds and energy soaring through the roof. Another reason is that we know how important it is to maintain a strong heart. That’s right! Our…
Are you tired of setting unrealistic fitness goals and failing before you even begin? Do you want to learn the secret to achieving your fitness goals? Well, I have some good news for you my fellow Nigerians! In this article, I will be taking you through some practical steps to setting achievable fitness goals.
Be SMART
Firstly, it is essential to set SMART goals. SMART stands for Specific…
We all know drinking too much alcohol isn’t a good idea. When it comes to alcohol affecting the heart, you’ve likely heard different stories. It may even be that you’ve brushed off all that’s been said about alcohol and heart health, thinking a glass of wine a day keeps the doctor away.
Though, there’s a popular belief that wine, a form of alcohol, is good for the heart.
Cardiac arrest is the abrupt loss of heart function, breathing, and consciousness in a person, usually resulting from an electrical disturbance. It can come on suddenly or in the wake of other symptoms, often fatal if appropriate steps are not taken immediately.
Although it is often mistaken for a heart attack caused by a blockage that stops blood flow to the heart, a heart attack refers to the…
Obesity is becoming more prominent on a global scale. Obesity is a continuous, recurrent, persistent condition accompanied by severe complications and health consequences. Additionally, it’s been linked to a higher incidence of death from most malignancies and heart disorders.
The first step in managing obesity successfully is to recognize and comprehend the challenges that prevent…
Cardiomyopathy results when your heart cannot effectively pump blood to the rest of the body. Its symptoms may include shortness of breath, heart palpitations, or fatigue.
To briefly define the condition is a disease in the heart muscles that makes it difficult for the heart to pump blood to other parts of the body. Typically, there are no symptoms in the early stages, but as the condition…
Do you have trouble breathing and feel tightness in the chest that also interferes with your ability to get a good night’s sleep? Do you hear a musical sound while breathing? Doctors call this wheezing, and it is a common sign while diagnosing any respiratory disorder. One such respiratory disorder may be asthma, affecting anyone, especially children. It is of different types depending on…
Can high blood pressure increase the risk of Covid-19 complications? Studies say so.
High blood pressure is a known risk factor for a Covid-19 attack severe enough to necessitate hospitalisation and, in some cases, death. Research suggests that even if you are fully vaccinated and boosted, having high blood pressure doubles your risk of having a severe case of Covid.
Blood pressure is…
The heart is one of the most vital parts of the body. As all other organs need to be looked after and cared for to work correctly, so is the heart.
Checking the state of your heart can be beneficial. The reason is that when its functions are interrupted due to any reason, heart diseases and conditions may occur. These diseases are one of the leading causes of death worldwide.
When something…
Stroke has always been a much-feared medical emergency and a life-threatening condition. A stroke occurs when there is a decrease or blockage in the brain’s blood supply. During a stroke, over 32,000 brain cells die without a steady blood supply due to a lack of oxygen.
How to identify a stroke
The importance of identifying and treating a stroke as soon as possible cannot be…