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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HealthLifestyleMental and sexual healthMental Health

Five Reasons Why You Need to Maintain Work-Life Balance

Are you that friend who is always missing in action? No one sees you at school reunions or family functions. You are out of touch on any news that is unrelated to work and can hardly even spare time for breakfast with the family. Are you that one whose favourite tune is the chime of email notifications? Constantly brooding over targets and KPIs and making little time for yourself. Early…
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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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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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Babies and KidsHealthWomen's Health

10 baby poop colours and what they say about their Health

As a new mom or dad, everything about your baby will fascinate you, but you will probably have little or no idea that there are various baby poop colours. Oh yes, there are, each colour an indicator you should watch as they can give you hints on your baby’s health and well-being. For this reason, we are sharing 10 kinds of baby poop colours and what they mean for your baby’s health. You…
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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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