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…
Malaria is a serious disease here in Nigeria. In 2018, there were 57 million estimated cases of Malaria in Nigeria (about a quarter of the population), and 97,200 deaths from malaria, according to the World Health Organisation. That puts into perspective just how serious, and deadly, the disease is. Most of the malaria infections in…
Diabetes presents a lot of problems to your health. This would lead you to take special care of your health to prevent health complications. One of the areas you would have to take care of is your feet. This may seem unrelated, but it has been observed that diabetes affects your feet in certain ways….
In Nigeria, roasted cashew nuts are quite the snack. Cashew nuts are the seeds of the cashew fruit. Unlike some other fruits that have their seeds buried deep in the fruit pulp, cashews have their seeds sticking out from the bottom. The seeds can be planted or roasted to make a tasty snack. Before roasting,…
As a man, you probably think skincare is not for you. Even though skincare is quite important, most men do not see it as something they should take seriously or as something only meant for women. But skincare is for everybody. This beneficial article discusses some fundamental skincare tips for men. There is a running…
The period of pregnancy is a very special time for every woman. Everything is different about them. A lot of changes take place in their bodies, because they are accommodating a new life. This results in drastic changes in their lifestyle. From the kinds of activities they can engage in to what they can wear,…
Ekpang Nkukwo is one of the most delicious delicacies that is mainly eaten among the Efik and Ibibio people of Nigeria. It is prepared with freshly grated cocoyam, wrapped in lush greens, and slowly simmered/garnished with various types of meat, fish, snails, periwinkles, crayfish, palm oil, and other spices until cooked to perfection, depending on…
Insecticides are substances that are formulated to kill, harm, repel or diminish different species of insects. In Nigeria, the use of insecticides is common because there are many insect-borne diseases in the region. For example, Malaria is a prevalent disease in the country, which is transmitted by mosquitoes. The use of insecticides can help mitigate…
African pear, popularly known by its Igbo name, ube, or bush pear, is a common delicacy in Nigeria. It also known as safou in Cameroon, and atanga in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. However, the scientific name of African Pear is Dacryodes edulis. While it can be enjoyed on its own, many people prefer to eat…
