The African Bush Mango, scientifically known as Irvingia gabonensis and commonly called ogbono in Nigeria, is a tropical fruit native to West and Central Africa. The fruit resembles a small, greenish-yellow mango and contains a hard seed or kernel, which is highly valued for its nutritional and medicinal properties. In Nigeria, ogbono is particularly popular…
The elbow is a hinged joint that connects the upper arm bone (humerus) to the forearm bones (radius and ulna). It allows for the flexion and extension of the forearm relative to the upper arm. Your elbows are an important part of your body. They help you move around, perform activities, and even assist your…
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…
Protein is an essential nutrient that plays a vital role in building and repairing body tissues, muscles, and bones. And while many people love to eat foods that are rich in protein, some would also like high-protein drinks. High-protein drinks are beverages that simply contain protein or are specially formulated to provide a high amount…
Eating according to your blood group type is something that becomes popular every now and then. Although there is no scientific study that backs up the claim that there are specific foods meant for a particular blood group, like O positive, for instance, this has not stopped people from trying to stick with such diets. …
Bitter yam Dioscorea dumetorum is a specie of yam that is native to Africa. It contains a fleshy, potato-like root that can be used for food or medicinal purposes. This article discusses the nutritional composition and health benefits of bitter yam. Bitter yam is known as cluster yam, or three-leaved yam. In parts of West…
Staying healthy requires you to know the state of your health. It is not enough for you to only visit hospitals when you are down with an illness. Sometimes, that could be prevented if you go for a regular check-up. Check-ups are good preventative measures that could save you a lot, not just in money,…
An air conditioner is, these days, considered an appliance you must have if you want to increase the comfort within your home. Stepping in from the hot outdoors into a room that is being cooled with an air conditioner is such a refreshing feeling. In a country like Nigeria, where the sun can get very…
In the world today, a lot of people are stressed. Work, school, family, societal, and personal pressures can choke the life out an individual and cause them to be stressed. The sad thing is that some people think that being stressed is having no long-lasting effects on them. That’s not true at all Are you…
Getting bitten by a snake is one of the most common fears that everyone has. However, getting bitten by a snake while using the toilet is absolutely terrifying to imagine. On November 22, 2021, it was reported that Ogah Bercy, an official of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) had died from a snake bite, which…
