Are they times when you feel ‘gassy’ or that your stomach has gas? There is no definite way to describe this feeling, but what is usually common is that your belly feels bigger and you feel fuller than normal. This often occurs after meals, especially when you have overfed, but it can also be caused…
If you are coming to Nigeria, especially if it is your first time, the last thing you would want is to fall sick in the country. This is because your body may not be used to the diseases or illnesses in the country, which means your immune system may not be strong enough to fight…
A gall bladder is a body organ with the shape of a peer, saddled with the function of storing bile from the liver and to release it whenever the body need to digest and transport fats from the duodenum. It’s a very vital organ that helps in the deamination of protein and fats. Therefore, it…
Your urinary system is probably one part of your body that you rarely give two thoughts about. You do not know how it works, meaning you do not also know how to take care of it and this could lead to problems. The urinary system is important for removing waste from the system, through urine….
Many people live their lives without experiencing any problems with their thyroid or even knowing what the thyroid is. Some, however, are not so lucky and experience thyroid disorders at some point in their lives. Today, you will learn how to care for your thyroid. The thyroid gland plays a very important part in the…
Most people cannot go a day without staying of sugary drinks. This might not be difficult to understand because sugary drinks are sweet, and the more you consume sugar, the more your brain gets used to it. Sugary drinks include soda (or the ones we call soft drinks), juice, energy drinks, fruit punch, tea, and…
Recovering from childbirth is not an easy process. The period of pregnancy brings a lot of changes to a woman’s body. Even the process of delivery comes with its challenges that often affect a woman’s body. After delivering the baby, there is a lot a woman has to do to get her body back in…
Air pollution is a serious issue in Nigeria. In 2019, Nigeria ranked fourth among countries with the most air pollution across the globe. The country also had the largest number of deaths due to air pollution in Africa. This article discusses the causes and health effects of air pollution in Nigeria. Air pollution happens when contaminants…
The veins are one part of your body that you rarely think about. You know it is there and you already learned about its functions, but chances are that it does not cross your mind. This means that you may not even know how to care for your veins or that it needs caring at…
Sleeping late is a habit for many people. The popular saying “early to bed, early to rise” does not apply to them, although they may sleep late and still wake up early. This shows that such people rarely get a healthy amount of sleep. Some stay up till 2 or 3 AM and wake up…
