When last did you intentionally go for over 12 hours without using your phone? Can’t recall? Well, you are not alone. Over the years, phones have grown to become an integral part of our everyday lives. Besides making calls and sending text messages, which was the primary aim of a phone about two decades ago, we…
The heart is a very important organ of the body. It helps to pump blood, which transports oxygen and other nutrients to all parts of the body. For an organ that plays such an important function in the body, keeping it healthy is one of your priorities. This includes doing many things, such as maintaining…
If you are someone who spends time on social media, you would have come across the word “colos” at least once. You may have also seen videos of people acting in funny or weird ways, and it would be termed as “acting on colos.” But what is colos, and why is it always brought up…
An Internally Displaced Person is a person who was forced to flee his/her home or place of habitual residence in order to escape natural disasters (such as floods, earthquakes, and droughts) or human-made disasters (such as war, genocide, terrorism, insurgency, persecution, communal clashes, etc.) According to a report released by the National Emergency Management Agency…
Are you someone who spends long hours sitting in front of a computer or looking down at your phone? If so, you may be familiar with the pain and stiffness that can come with a tight neck and shoulders. Neck and shoulder muscles support the head and upper body, and they play a vital role…
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….
Editan leaf is a vegetable plant used in the preparation of Editan soup. The soup is believed to have originated from the Efik people of Cross River State of Nigeria; however, it is also used by the Ibibios and many other parts of Nigeria. The medicinal plant is obtained from the leaf of Lasianthera africana plant….
The period of pregnancy can take a toll on a woman’s health. The pressure is sustained up till the child has been successfully born. After that comes the postpartum period. During this time, the woman would adjust to her role as a caregiver for the child. It is also this time that she would want…
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is an infection that targets the immune system and reduces the body’s defense against many other infections. When HIV has reached its advanced stage, it becomes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), which is worse. Living with HIV necessitates self-care and extra precautions to ensure your health, such as avoiding STDs and other…
Electronic waste (e-waste) are defined as discarded electrical or electronic gadgets of devices. E-Waste or electronic waste is a growing problem all over the world. This is due to increasing technological development and advancement. Every day, one new gadget or device is being manufactured. Companies create new models of their products every year, and their…
