Elephantiasis is a tropical disease caused by parasitic worms that are spread through mosquito bites. The skin gets thick and hard, resembling an elephant’s skin. Although medically known as lymphatic filariasis, the term elephantiasis is commonly used because symptoms include […]
Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight. Knowing your Body Mass Index (BMI) is a place to start when you’ve made the decision to be in charge of your health. It can […]
Harness the Power of Habit As Charles Duhigg said in The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business, human beings constantly strive to be more efficient thinkers and to save mental effort. Habitual behaviours […]
Balancing work life and your home life is a herculean task but making your personal health suffer while juggling both isn’t a wise thing to do. Healthy habits are hard to develop and often require a mindset change. This is […]
Due to the busy schedule of most people today, they tend to deprive themselves of quality sleep. This act thereby slows down their ability to process information and solve a problem, kills their creativity, and catapults their stress level and […]
Losing weight without being hungry and unsatisfied, is a better approach anybody can take, rather than starving yourself all in the name of wanting to lose weight. The following steps discussed below will help you lose weight quickly without hunger […]
Mrs. Hellen Bulu, a community Health Technician, warned Nigerian mothers against bathing their newborn babies with hot water, and stretching their hands in an attempt to massage them. She disclosed this while speaking in a lecture to mothers at an […]
Small molecules that specifically restrain a selenium-containing enzyme in the human body may be a tool to fight cancer, a study published in a U.S. medical journal said. Also, the study published in Science Translational Medicine said researchers at Karolinska […]
Getting a good night’s sleep is essential to health, happiness and productivity. Experts recommend we should all get 7-9 hours of
Is the trick to cutting cravings for sugary foods as simple as getting a good night’s sleep?
A gluten-free diet isn’t as beneficial for your health as many are led to believe, according to a new study.
The Japanese government has given a “gold label” to the soda Coca-Cola Plus, a designation meant to certify the drink’s “health benefits,” The Wall Street Journal reported Sunday (Jan. 7).
