Junk food: Just say NO! This is because they contain empty calories and chemicals. Indeed, teenage girls eating lots of junk food may be at a higher risk of breast cancer, a study claims. Lead researcher, Sandra Haslam, of Michigan University, says, “Our findings show the culprit is the fat itself rather than the weight gain. Meanwhile, […]
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Health Zone: How Anger Affects Your Health And Mind (Must Read)
Anger is a powerful emotion. If it isn’t handled appropriately, it may have destructive results for both you and your loved ones. Uncontrolled anger can lead to arguments, physical fights, physical abuse, assault and self-harm. On the other hand, well-managed anger can be a useful emotion that motivates you to make positive changes. The physical […]
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Health Zone: Life With HIV; Why The Diagnosis Is No Longer A Death Sentence
In December 1, the world celebrated World AIDS Day, a global victory in the fight to end the end the bias on men, women and children living with HIV — and more than two weeks later, the world may be gearing up to celebrate something even bigger. A new study published in PLOS ONE by […]
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Health Zone: What You Need To Know About These 6 Common STDs
Sexually Transmitted Diseases or STDs are diseases that spread from one person to another via sexual contact. It spreads when a person carrying the disease-causing organism engages in any kind of sexual activity including, oral, vaginal, anal or genital with another partner without using protection. The best way to prevent an STD is to practice […]
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Health Zone: Over 98,000 Nigerian Women Die ANNUALLY From Smokes Inhaled Cooking With Firewood- WHO
At least 98,000 Nigerian women die every year as a result of inhaling smokes during cooking with firewood, Mrs. Bahijjahtu Abubakar, an official of the Federal Ministry of Environment, has said. Mrs. Abubakar made this known to the journalists at the official launch of RUWES and the 4th Annual Nigeria Renewable Energy Day in Abuja […]
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Health Zone :5 Foods You Should ALWAYS Eat
There are some foods so healthy but may have become underrated gems in your diet. These foods are familiar, widely available, affordable, nutrient-rich and taste great. Beans and lentils Beans and lentils really are nutrition superstars – rich in protein, fibre, complex carbohydrates, iron, magnesium, potassium, and zinc. Sadly, healthy foods like beans and lentils […]
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Health Zone : Over 15,000 Tested Positive To HIV In Lagos
The Lagos State AIDS Control Agency (LSACA) on Monday said 15,831 people have tested positive to HIV/AIDS out of 289,044 screened for the disease in the state’s community-based programme between last December and this month. It said 105,304 people were tested through community outreach, 183,740 through health facilities. The agency said these during the World […]
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Health Zone : 12 Signs You Are Mentally Strong
Mentally strong people have healthy habits. They manage their emotions, thoughts, and behaviors in ways that set them up for success in life. Check out these things that mentally strong people don’t do, so that you too can become more mentally strong. 1. They Don’t Waste Time Feeling Sorry for ThemselvesMentally strong people don’t sit […]
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Health Zone : Too Much Exercise Is Bad For You, Here’s Why
Dr. Rohit Malhotra, Physiotherapist with the Delhi based Sri Balaji Action Medical Institute explains how over-exercising or over-training can cause health problems. Hence, in a bid to lose weight quickly, we tend to over-train which could affect the health negatively. So, it is important to recognise the signs of the negative effects of exercise. Here […]
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Health Zone : Lagos cholera outbreak caused by contaminated salad –FG
The Federal Government has said the 134 cases of cholera recorded in Lagos State was caused by contaminated African Salad. The Minister of Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu, represented by the Permanent Secretary in the ministry, Ambassador Sani Bala, said this on Monday in Abuja. He spoke during a joint press briefing with a Non-Governmental Organisation, […]
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Health Zone : “Eating Processed Food Can Cause Cancer”
Prof. Ibrahim Katibi, an expert in cardiovascular diseases, University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital, has warned that eating processed foods containing additives and preservatives could cause cancer. Katibi on Tuesday in Ilorin said that cancer was the second leading cause of death of the cardiovascular disease both in the developed and developing countries. According to him, processed […]
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Health Zone: Protect Yourself From Breast Cancer; 9 Everyday Habits That Will Help You Avoid It
Breast cancer can be avoided if you follow a healthy lifestyle, which includes exercising regularly, proper diet, avoiding junk food and other unhealthy vices… Nine everyday habits that will help you avoid breast cancer has been chalked out for you. 1. Keep a tab on your weight – Women are more inclined to get breast cancer […]
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Health Zone: 50 Cent Explains How To Stop Masturbating In Four Simple Steps
For people who need Emancipation from Masturbation, here are some tips on how to be free from masturbation addiction from US Rapper, 50 Cent. Don’t forget that in 2012, Nigerian musician, Don Saint started the campaign in Nigeria with his published book “Emancipation from Masturbation” Read here
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Health Zone : Energy Drinks Are Dangerous For Your Health — Nigerian Doctor
A physician at the Nigerian National Hospital, Dr Agnes Eguagie, of the Department of Medicine advised people with hypertension and diabetes to avoid energy drinks because of their caffeine content. Dr Agnes Eguagie gave the advice in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Abuja. “Energy drinks are an attempt by the manufacturer to […]
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Health Zone : 10 Tips On How To Save Yourself From Cholera
There has been a recent outbreak of cholera in at least two states in Northern Nigeria. Several people have died and others are being treated in the hospitals. Although cholera is a very contagious intestinal infection transmitted by water soiled by poor hygiene and could lead to death if untreated, experts say you need not […]
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Health Zone : What Sleeping Does To Your Brain
Research have shown that the brain uses sleep to wash away the waste toxins built up during a hard day’s thinking. “Waste removal system” is one of the fundamental reasons for sleep, the team of U.S. researchers believe. Their study, in the journal Science, showed brain cells shrink during sleep to open up the gaps between […]
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Health Zone : 10 Super Foods You and Your Family Should Eat Every Day
What we put into our bodies clearly does have an impact on our health and overall well-being. Eat a plant-based diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains. Choose foods with healthy fats, like olive and canola oil, nuts and fatty fish. Limit red meat and foods that are high in saturated fat and avoid […]
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Health Zone: “64 Million Nigerians Suffer From Mental Illness” – Expert Says
The Founder of the Mental Health Foundation, Emmanuel Owoyemi, revealed on Thursday that 64 million Nigerians had one form of mental illness or the other. The expert advocated for quick passage of the Mental Health bill by the National Assembly. Mr. Owoyemi, who disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria in Lagos, on the […]
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