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…
If you are someone who is very concerned about their skin, then you may have heard about the wonderful effects of vitamin C. Vitamin C, also known as ascorbic acid, helps to increase collagen formation and is also an anti-aging agent. But you cannot reap these benefits of vitamin c by ingesting it alone, either…
Sadly, as you get older, you will likely come across more and more health problems. There are lots of signs that you may be experiencing a little bit of hearing loss. If you often find that others are mumbling at you or if you have trouble participating in a group setting, then it may be…
Yam and egg are a delicious food combination. It is a popular food combo that is eaten in Nigeria and many parts of the world. The eggs are usually fried or made into egg sauce and eaten with boiled or fried yam. Many people who eat yam and egg have often wondered if there are…
Iron is an essential mineral that has numerous important functions in the body. The main function of iron is to carry oxygen throughout your body as a part of red blood cells. This mineral is important to the functioning of the hemoglobin, a protein that helps to transport oxygen in the blood. Eating healthy food…
Are there any disadvantages of releasing sperm daily? This is the question many people usually ask. Well, research says that the number of times with which a man releases sperms may affect his health. Although there is no evidence that says that not releasing sperm cause serious health issues, constant releasing of sperm may reduce…
Being clean involves a lot of things. One of such things is observing proper clothes hygiene. Since we wear clothes every day, we must know how to take good and proper care of them. Caring for clothes does not benefit the clothes alone but our bodies as well. But how do you begin to take…
Everyone gets headaches from time to time. However, if you have a pounding, throbbing headache accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light and sound that lasts several hours to a few days, you likely have a migraine. Migraine is one of the most prevalent health conditions in the world and is more common among young female adults….
Kwashiorkor otherwise known as “edematous malnutrition” or “protein malnutrition” is a nutritional disorder caused by the lack of protein in a child’s diet and it is often characterized by extremely thin appearance, changes in skin pigment, loss of muscle mass, etc. The name ‘Kwashiorkor‘ was coined by Jamaican paediatrician Cicely Williams in 1935. It was derived…
Dreadlocks are more than a hairstyle; they’re a lifestyle and a statement of identity. In Naija, you’ll see them on students, artists, professionals, and even Gen Z uncles at owambe parties. But like any crown, locs need love and proper care to stay healthy, neat, and beautiful. Taking care of dreadlocks demands a lot of…