Spaghetti comes in many shapes and sizes. It is usually made from wheat flour mixed with water and then rolled into long thin strings. Spaghetti is one of the oldest types of pasta, originally from southern Italy. Spaghetti can be served with tomato sauce, meatballs, or other toppings but can also be eaten in various…
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…
Your blood pressure is the amount of force your blood exerts on the walls of your blood vessels. Having high blood pressure (or hypertension) means that the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high. If blood pressure is too high for too long, it can cause serious damage to the blood…
One thing mothers worry about is how to prevent heat rashes from forming on their babies’ bodies. Heat rashes are signs of inflammation or irritation commonly caused when a baby is exposed to a hot or humid environment. Also known as prickly heat or miliaria, heat rashes appear in the form of small, red, or…
Tiger nut milk has been gaining popularity in Nigeria and many parts of the world as a healthy beverage and dairy option. This article discusses the health benefits of tiger nut milk. Tiger nuts, also called Cyperus esculentus, are small, edible tubers that have been valued for their nutrition and health benefits for centuries. Despite…
Iodine is an essential mineral the body needs. The thyroid gland needs iodine for the production of thyroid hormones, which helps control body metabolism and aids proper bone and brain development. The lack of iodine could lead to an overactive or underactive thyroid gland, also known medically as hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. Lack of iodine in…
A school is a place where students or pupils acquire knowledge, values, and skills; still, it could be an abode for all sorts of germs and infections. On average, a primary school student is exposed to about six infections in a 12 calendar month. This automatically translates to the absence of the child from school…
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…
Ulcers are sores that develop on the lining of the stomach or small intestine, and they can be caused by a number of factors, such as the bacteria H. pylori, certain medications, and stress. To manage symptoms and promote healing, it is important for ulcer patients to avoid certain foods that can irritate the stomach…
Ogbono, otherwise known as African Bush mango is a species of trees that originated from Africa. Other common names for ogbono are bush mango, wild mango or odika. The scientific name of ogbono is Irvingia gabonensis. One thing about this plant is that it is versatile, that is, it’s fruits, nuts, seeds, and bark can…
