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8 Unhealthy habits to Drop for a Healthier Life

It is pretty easy to pick up any habit- that is what scientists say. Whether it is a good or bad one, it takes about fourteen (14) days to form a habit. Imagine taking the same route to work for five days without inconvenience. Would you stick to that route on the sixth workday, or would you suddenly take a new route? There is a 99.9% chance that you will go for the old, convenient…
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What to Do When You Have Toothaches and Bleeding Gums?

Toothaches are discomforting. The pain can get unbearable to point that you can no longer chew, crack a bone, or have a glass of cold water without feeling stinging pain. And then there is the issue of bleeding gums. You often realise that you have bleeding gum while brushing your teeth or biting into a slice of bread and notice little blood trails after each bite. Most times, toothaches and…
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Tips For Overall Health

No matter the time of the year, resolving to improve your health is always a timely decision. Living healthy can improve your looks, your body’s feelings and overall quality, and even the length of your life. Improving your health requires a positive change in your habits and other day-to-day activities. It takes deliberate effort and discipline to change your lifestyle, but it does…
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Tips For Eating Healthy When You Are Busy

When you lead a busy life, sometimes you just might completely forget about food. It is also very easy to give in to the temptation to get unhealthy snacks because you need to eat something quickly and get back to work. Unhealthy eating is detrimental to your health and can cause health problems like obesity, high blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, and even tooth decay. This is why it is…
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This For That: Change Up Your Shopping List And Go Healthy

Going grocery shopping soon? What is on your list?Your grocery list pretty much determines your diet and your health to a large extent. This is why you should put a lot of thought into making a healthy grocery list. Living healthy encompasses a lot of discipline and thoughtful planning. It also involves switching out your regular unhealthy options for more health-friendly ones. Reconsider…
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Managing your Blood Sugar Level for a Healthy Life

“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…
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How to Manage Type 1 and Type 2 Diabetes

A thousand questions will come up after a diabetes diagnosis; “How do I get through this?” “Can I live well with diabetes?” “Is it possible to stay healthy with diabetes?” “Will I die?” As troubling as the diagnosis is, there is no need to panic. Like many medical conditions, managing type 1 and type 2 diabetes is possible. It is, however important to distinguish between both types…
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Eat Your Way To A Nicer Skin: 6 Skin-Friendly Foods To Add To Your Diet

We all want to be beautiful and nothing screams beauty louder than great-looking skin. No matter your gender, good skin always sets you apart and that is why people want glowing skin. We invest in our skin- exploring numerous products in the market, reading about skin care tips online, and talking to our friends about it. Some people even go as far as using various chemicals to change the colour…
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Is Chewing Gum Good for You?

Chewing gums can save you from embarrassing moments. A piece of gum can save your first kiss and keep that strong post-lunch breath down. If you need to freshen your mouth during the day, a piece of gum can cut down any unpleasant smell. But the question is: Is chewing gum good for you? Are there benefits of chewing gums? And what are the pros and cons of being a gum lover? Benefits of Chewing…
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Blood Pressure: Understanding Blood Pressure And How To Maintain A Healthy One

It is quite common to hear Nigerians say, “don’t stress yourself; do you want to have a high B.P.?” It sure works as a means of pacification because people know the severity of this condition. Having normal blood pressure is essential to living a healthy life. This is because when the pressure that forces the blood to flow around the circulatory system is not present, nutrients or oxygen…
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