LifestyleSleep

Sleep Management: Tips To Help You Sleep Better

You may have noticed that sleeping well leaves you feeling refreshed, more alert and even happier. Good sleep is great for your health and great for your looks too. Your skin looks healthy, your eyes bright, and even your hair looks healthier and fuller. As you grow older, you may notice changes in the quality and even amount of sleep you get. It may become slightly harder to fall asleep and stay…
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LifestyleSkin Care/ Beauty

Seven Habits To Avoid For Younger-Looking Skin

As much as we do not like to think about it, the truth remains that our bodies change greatly as we grow older. Our skin begins to change, and we panic. We want to slow down ageing as much as possible and look younger. We worry about the wrinkles, the saggy bit of skin on our chin and wonder how we look when we wear our favourite clothes. It is not wrong to want good, healthy-looking skin as you…
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FitnessLifestyle

Simple Exercises You Can Try During Work Hours

Work schedules can get crazy sometimes. For some people, it is hectic almost all the time. Being busy most of the time can mean you have little time for things you would like to eat, work out, and stay fit. Exercise benefits your health immensely and can even help increase your productivity at work. It is very important to keep yourself healthy and active to reduce the possibility of developing…
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HealthLifestyleWomen's Health

Should You Sleep With Underwear On?

Ladies, panties or nothing? Women want to know a lot about their health. Questions like ‘is wearing underwear to bed healthy?’ come up regularly. After all, lifestyle choices can either positively or negatively impact your overall health. To make the right choice, it is essential to note the pros and cons of sleeping with underwear and discover which outweighs the other. Cons of wearing…
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HealthHealth ConditionsHIV/STD/STIsLifestyleMental and sexual healthSexual Health

Questions You Should Ask Your Sexual Partners Today

Asking potential sexual partners questions about their sexual history may seem like an awkward conversation to have but it is a safe, smart thing to do. It might be tempting to ignore that process and dive right into bed, but you must put your health first before an orgasm. Knowing your partner’s history will help you decide how best to protect yourself from sexually transmitted infections and…
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DiabetesHealthHealth ConditionsLifestyleNutrition

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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HealthLifestyleSkin Care/ Beauty

Lifestyle Changes To Prevent Acne

It is not uncommon to see people peering closely at the mirror and picking at the skin on their faces, trying to get that stubborn swelling to reduce. Some people even have their friends pick at it for them. Have you ever had to do it? Not having clear skin can be frustrating and extremely inconvenient. One of the most common enemies of clear skin is acne. Acne results from hair follicles clogged…
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FitnessHealthLifestyleWomen's Health

Fitness Goals Every Woman Should Aim For In 2021

2020 was THE year- the year of a pandemic that kept us at home for months; away from our friends, families, offices, and even the gym. It is 2021, and the pandemic is still here, but hey, this is the new normal and we are adjusting our lives to fit into it. Our career goals are being adjusted to accommodate working from home, and our family and relationship goals now feature virtual meetups.
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FitnessHealthLifestyleMen's Health

Get Fit: 7 Diet And Fitness Tips For Men

From running several miles in the morning to doing as many as thirty push-ups at a go, most men employ different ways to keep fit. However, despite all of that hard work, some people still do not see desired results. This is because keeping fit goes beyond push-ups. The question is, are you also eating right? Eating healthy and maintaining a healthy weight is essential for a healthy…
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FitnessLifestyle

Are You Sitting Right? Health Benefits Of Good Sitting Posture

Have you ever gotten back pain just from sitting a certain way? You were probably taking the wrong sitting posture hence the pain. Oh yes, there is a wrong way to do something as simple as sitting. If you spend a large part of your day sitting, it is important to adopt a correct posture. Bad sitting posture can be damaging to your spine and your health in general. Good sitting posture should…
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