Taking medications are part of our life because we all get sick from time to time. Medications are prescribed to promote better health, prevent diseases, or to reduce disease symptoms. However, when it comes to taking medications, there are certain vital things to do, to ensure that it does its job effectively. When you fail…
Access to safe and clean drinking water is essential for good health. In Nigeria, many rural communities rely on wells as their primary source of drinking water. Wells are usually dug to serve as a reservoir for water collection. Well water can be contaminated with bacteria, viruses, and other harmful substances, making it a potential…
Keeping good oral hygiene involves brushing your teeth twice a day. However, it is also important to keep your environment clean and hygienic. Many people who want to keep their environment clean are disgusted when people brush their teeth in the kitchen sink. They don’t think it is hygienic, or sanitary to brush your teeth…
The earth has seasons and times, and this is something that has remained constant and will likely continue to be the same. Though we have variations with the length of a season as a result of climatic change usually caused by various reasons. Some of these reasons include environmental factors, physical factors, and also geologic…
I’m sure you have heard people talk about gluten-free diet and avoiding foods with gluten. Alot of Nigerians do not know much about gluten and a gluten-free diet. This article aims to provide answers to questions like What is gluten? What is a gluten-free diet? Who are the gluten-free diet for? and Which Nigerian foods…
Weight loss is one of the most sought after topics on the internet, and this is because there are a lot of people who want to learn how to lose weight. In Nigeria, millions of people are trying to lose weight and overcome obesity. They have been wondering how to lose weight in Nigeria and…
Generators are a common feature of Nigerian homes. Due to the failing power supply in the country, it is only normal that people find other sources of generating power for themselves. And so, on a normal night in an average town in Nigeria, it is not surprising to hear the sound of generator engines supplying…
When it comes to living healthy, many people talk about losing weight. However, for some, gaining weight would mean that they are healthy. There are many people who are struggling to gain weight; well, one major factor that can affect your weight is what you eat. Have you ever wondered which foods can help you…
High blood pressure (High BP), or hypertension, is a major risk factor for cardiovascular diseases such as stroke and heart disease. If left untreated, high blood pressure can lead to serious health problems, including heart attack and stroke. Globally, BP accounts for 7.6 million death annually, which is 13.5 of the total deaths. The good news…
As a secondary school student, your health should be just as important as your academic progress. Being the best in class would not matter much if your health is lacking. With assignments and chores to do almost every day, it can be easy to forget about every other thing, including how to stay healthy. Many…
