Walking is a great way to maintain your physical and mental health. Talking of its benefits, it is one of the simplest and easiest ways to stay healthy. Just a 30-minute walk exercise every day goes a long way in improving your overall health. Walking is free; you don’t need any equipment or training, and it can be done any time of the day at your own pace.
If you are overweight, elderly, or…
There’s no way you’ll talk about sports and exercise that you won’t talk about injuries. Yes, most injuries are usually sports-related.
A study has reported that sports are responsible for about 50% of all musculoskeletal injuries that have been sustained.
Immediately after a leg injury (or other types such as knee or ankle sprain), you can relieve pain and swelling and encourage…
Eating bananas can have a protective impact on health, from lowering blood pressure to reducing the risk of cancer. Then why do bananas make my stomach hurt after eating them, you might wonder.
Well, we’ve been there, and most people are too. Eating bananas can hurt your stomach, which may be quite discomforting. But bananas don’t affect everyone; they also don’t cause stomach…
Women after age 35 can still have a healthy pregnancy and delivery.
The key to having a healthy pregnancy after age 35 is to take extra steps to maximise your health and that of your baby during your pregnancy. This is because, when you’re 35 or older, you have a higher chance of developing specific health problems.
Though you may be required to undergo a few more recommended tests and…
Eating something contaminated with germs can put you at risk of food poisoning. This usually happens when the food is; not stored correctly, not adequately cooked, left out for too long, or handled by someone ill.
When you have food poisoning, symptoms (ranging from vomiting, nausea, diarrhoea) can start within 1 to 2 days after eating contaminated food. Though this condition is mostly not severe…
You might be struggling with weight gain, and considering changing your eating patterns to lose weight. To do this, two options are available – calorie counting or carb counting.
Though both options can help you to lose weight as long as you stick with your chosen plan, there are significant differences between them. It has been suggested that many people see results faster on a low-carb…
A stroke is said to have occurred when there’s a bleed or blockage of the blood vessels that either reduces or interrupts the supply of blood to the brain. The brain cells then start to die due to the short supply of oxygen or nutrients that the brain is lacking.
Stroke is a cerebrovascular disease affecting the blood vessels that feed the brain oxygen. This condition requires a medical…
Breastfeeding is the term that is often used to describe what happens when your baby suckles milk at your breast.
In other words, breastfeeding (or full breastfeeding) is when your baby feeds directly from your breast and doesn’t require any supplemental formula or milk for the first six months.
Many moms have a feeling of satisfaction and joyousness while breastfeeding their baby. These…
Diaper rash, also known as diaper dermatitis, is babies’ most common skin problem. Diaper rash is any rash generally caused by moisture in the diaper region, causing a wet environment that promotes bacterial or yeast growth.
The skin may be red in mild cases, which might clear up within 3 to 4 days with treatment. However, there may be painful, open sores on the skin in severe cases. Though…
No doubt, the emergence of the covid-19 virus and the ensuing pandemic has had a massive impact on the world. While these impacts have been highly inconveniencing and negatively impacting, there are some worthy positivities its emergence has indirectly invoked.
Besides all the health measures we’ve become used to in our daily lives, one of the best things we can do to stay healthy right now…