As a man, especially one who is planning to have children, your sperm count has to be high. Sometimes when a couple has issues with having a child, it may be the man’s fault due to low sperm count. Many men suffer from low sperm count without even realising it. This is because it has…
As of the 25th of March, 2020, the total number of confirmed coronavirus disease in Nigeria has risen to 46 – a huge jump from the first case confirmed on the 28th of February 2020. The coronavirus first originated in China and has since spread to 15 countries with Italy having the highest number of…
Tuberculosis is a disease is caused by a bacterium called Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It is a communicable disease that affects the lungs and is commonly already by air, such as when a person with the disease sneezes or coughs. In extreme cases where proper care and treatment are not taken, the disease can be fatal. Although…
An aphrodisiac is a food that increases libido or ‘puts you in the mood’ and increases sexual pleasure as well. Sex has a lot to do with mood and it is only when you are in the right mood that you would get to enjoy it. Otherwise, it would just seem like a chore for…
Your oral health is just as important as anything else. Many people pay great attention to other parts of their bodies while paying very little care to their mouths. It is recommended that you brush your mouth twice a day; in the morning and night. In Nigeria, however, many people just brush once, in the…
Vegetables, especially leafy vegetables, are part of almost every food we eat daily. So many delicious Nigerian meals and soups are prepared with vegetables. Leafy vegetables are readily available in the market, and very affordable too. However, a lot of vegetables that are used in preparing meals have to be chopped into smaller pieces. Thus,…
Also known as bean cakes, Akara is one of the popular Nigerian snacks that are really tasty and nourishing. It is made from beans, thus the name and other ingredients like tomatoes, onions, pepper, salt, and crayfish, depending on how you like it. It is mostly taken as breakfast or dinner. Akara can be taken…
Not many people can resist the sweet taste of sugar. If you are reading this, chances are that you have taken one sugary drink, soda or processed fruit juice, in the last seven days. Sugary foods and drinks are one of the first things we love as we grow. These days, a lot of the…
A chronic illness is an illness that persists for a long time or at least lasts for three months. An individual might suffer from a chronic illness for years and it often leads to death. Chronic illnesses often require constant medical attention to make them easier to manage, as there is no cure in most…
Whitlow or herpetic whitlow is a condition that affects the fingers, often resulting in sores and swelling Whitlow can be very painful and discomforting. It is caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) type 1 and 2. Whitlow occurs when a broken skin on your finger or a handing nail, comes in contact with the…
