The anus is one part of your body that you rarely think about, which is not surprising, although it does a lot of work. It is through your anus that you expel waste from your large intestine through the rectum. For a part of the body that does a lot of work, it is rarely…
Kegel exercises, help to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. These are muscles around the uterus, bladder, bowel (small intestine) and rectum. Factors like old age, pregnancy and childbirth, and surgery could cause the pelvic floor muscles to become weak. This could cause the muscles to lower into the vagina, a condition known as pelvic organ…
Eggs are one of the most nutritious foods on the planet earth. They are one of the few classified superfoods. They contain amazing nutrients, which are rare in most modern food making it essential to be part of your daily food plan. Eggs are a staple food in many households, and for good reason. Not…
Are you trying to get pregnant? Are you looking for ways to increase your chances of getting pregnant? This article contains 5 healthy tips for those trying to get pregnant. Pregnancy occurs when the sperm gets into the vagina, travels to the fallopian tube through the cervix and womb, and fertilizes the egg(s). You have…
Babies are required to take breastmilk for, at least, the first six months of their lives, and after that, most mothers are ready to introduce them to other foods. However, babies cannot just eat anything. They require food with a lot of nutrients that would help them grow strong. They also need food that would…
Scabies is a highly contagious skin infestation. It caused an itchy, red rash to form on the skin. It is caused by the Sarcoptes scabiei, which is a kind of mite. The diseases is also called ‘sweetie’ or ‘sweety’ infection in Nigeria. The mite enters under the skin to lay eggs after living on the…
Water semen is a problem that affects men at some point in their lives, either temporarily or lasting for a long time. The causes of watery semen vary, and medical help may be required at some point. Watery semen might lead to infertility issues as the man would find it increasingly difficult to impregnate a…
Silent killer diseases are diseases that have the tendency to kill without giving any noticeable warning, or at least, that is what we think. The truth is that every disease comes with its symptoms. These symptoms vary among diseases. While some diseases start showing visible symptoms from day one, some other diseases may have symptoms…
The kidney is a pair of vital organs in the body that perform a lot of functions. They help in filtering waste products from the body, which is later passed out as urine and also helps in balancing fluids in the body as well as releasing hormones that help to regulate blood pressure in the…
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…
