Erectile DysfunctionHealth ConditionsMen's HealthMental and sexual healthSexual Health

Causes and How to self-manage Erectile Dysfunction

Many things can affect the quality of your life. For men, friends, work, exercise, and sexual activity are key ingredients of a good life. Sexual activity is essential not just for pleasure but for health too. However, some men experience difficulty in that department and often find it difficult or embarrassing to open up about it. Erectile dysfunction is one disorder that can cause this…
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DiabetesFitnessHealthHealth ConditionsLifestyleNutrition

Diabetic-specific Exercises and Diet for Proper Management

When you are diagnosed with diabetes, there is the fear that you must make a 360-degree change to every aspect of your life. But not to worry, making serious lifestyle changes can help you live better. Two areas of your life that can help manage the condition and keep you going are the food you eat and how much you engage in physical activities. Exercising and having healthy foods are…
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HealthHealth ConditionsLifestyleMental and sexual healthMental Health

Is Mental Illness Hereditary?

Do you know that one in four Nigerians suffers from mental illness? As unlikely as it looks given that Nigerians are considered happy people, mental illness is a real challenge many are battling. Mental illness is a condition that usually involves emotional changes, changes in behaviour and thinking. Some examples of mental illness include schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, bipolar…
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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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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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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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Babies and KidsHealthHealth ConditionsLifestyleNutritionParentingWomen's Health

What to do if your Child Gets Food Poisoning

There is a handful to deal with as a parent. From regularly messy diapers to baby vomit, protecting them from injuries at home, and many more. Then there is food poisoning. Although food poisoning only lasts for a couple of days, it is as uncomfortable and even painful for children as it is for adults. The question is, what do you do to manage food poisoning in children? First and…
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HealthHealth ConditionsMen's HealthMental and sexual healthSexual Health

Complications of Untreated Gonorrhea

There are quite a several sexually transmitted infections with varying causes and symptoms. However, the tricky thing about gonorrhoea and some other S.T.I.s is that they may not cause any symptoms. A person can have gonorrhoea and feel completely fine, with nothing to suggest that something is wrong with their health. This is why every sexually active person needs to stay one step ahead by…
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HealthHealth Conditions

Health Tips to Stop the Spread of Tuberculosis (World Tuberculosis Day)

Each year, about 10 million people develop tuberculosis worldwide and an estimated 1.5 million people die from the infection. For some people, the red alert came when the cough lasted for more than three weeks and started coming with blood. For others, it was night sweats, fatigue, and alarming weight loss. Tuberculosis stories may differ but one thing is common in all stories- everyone says it is…
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COVID19HealthHealth ConditionsMalaria

COVID-19 and Malaria: Uncovering the Ties

Since the pandemic began, COVID-19 has been linked to malaria and is widely believed to go hand in hand. This is because in many cases, COVID-19 and malaria exhibit similar symptoms. Some of these symptoms include fever, fatigue, and headache. These similarities make it possible for misdiagnosis. One condition may be confused for the other, especially when no test is carried out and the doctor…
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