Every one wants to look their best and definitely way younger than they really are, but too many times we take certain things for granted, leaving our skin to suffer for it. The human body may have been programmed to age with time and loose it’s elasticity, but there are a few cheap and totally […]
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Health Zone: Asthma is incurable but it’s manageable (Must read)
Asthma is one health issue that may not cease to be of concern to adults and young ones alike. This is because, physicians say, it is caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. Worse still, they say, asthma is an incurable illness; however, with good treatment and management, the average person who is […]
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Health Zone : Why adolescents in Nigeria are prone to HIV infection
High social tolerance for and the frequent resort to non-consensual sex, including rape and cases of early and high levels of exposure to unsafe sex are among the factors that have perpetually predisposed Nigerians of adolescent and young age grades to HIV infection, officials of Population Council in Nigeria have disclosed. At a media roundtable convened […]
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As mixed-status HIV couples weigh risks, more choose to conceive the old-fashioned way
By Ariana Eunjung Cha (culled from Washington Post) When Susan Hartmann got married, she and her husband knew that they had to be careful. Given that she’s HIV-negative and he’s HIV-positive, they had to be vigilant about protected sex. But later, they decided they wanted to start a family. After hearing about high-tech assisted reproduction techniques that […]
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Health Zone: 4 Easy Ways To Remove Stretch Marks Naturally
Stretch marks are unsightly and can lower a lady’s self esteem… but these simple home remedy helps make a difference in little time. 1. Exfoliate with sugar – Sugar is a natural skin exfoliant — a substance that rubs away dead cells to rejuvenate your skin. It is also regarded as among the best home […]
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Health Zone : 8 Steps To Get Rid Of That Annoying Mouth Odour!
Is anything worse than seeing people turn their faces away from you or bringing out their handkerchief when you are talking to them? One could easily say, among the things that can get anyone embarrassed in public, bad breathe aka mouth odour, is somewhere up on the list. Often the odor is caused by bacteria […]
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Meet The Woman Who Has 50 Orgasms A Day! (Video)
A woman in Florida, Amanda Gryce has admitted she has up to 50 orgasms a day because she suffers from a very rare medical condition. She agreed she’s had trouble getting doctors to take her condition seriously. The 24 year old lady has been ordered to abstain from sexual contact and she told the Daily Mail that she has suffered from “Persistent Genital […]
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Health Zone: Jogging Could Actually Lead To Early Death
New research suggests too much jogging could actually lead to early death… U.S researchers found out that the people who live for the longest are those who do a moderate amount of exercise. This amounts to two to three hours of running a week, Health Day reports. However, the research showed that people who do […]
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Health Zone: FG to make health insurance compulsory – Minister
The Minister of Health, Prof. Onyebuchi Chukwu, has declared that plans are underway to make health insurance compulsory in the country. Chukwu stated this at a health summit entitled “Universal Health Coverage: the Vehicle for Sustainable Growth and Development” in Abuja on Monday. The minister, who said there was already a consensus on the initiative, […]
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Health Zone: 5 Best Foods To Fight Effects Of Aging And Help You Look Younger
Humans can’t stop time and stay young forever. However, we have endless opportunities to add years to our life and to look amazing no matter how old we are. Firstly, you should lead a healthy lifestyle. For this, you need to do regular physical exercises and include wholesome foods into your diet. If you want […]
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Health Zone : Abortion Kills 34,000 Women In Nigeria Every Year – Dr. Kate
It has been revealed that more than 34,000 young women die from abortion and its complications every year in Nigeria. This is according to statistics reeled out by the President General of Umuada Igbo Nigeria and in the Diaspora, Dr. Kate Ezeofor at a sensitisation seminar held for rural women in the community on women’s […]
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Health Zone: Causes of premature ageing of facial skin
When we look at ourselves in the mirror and suddenly notice a new wrinkle or age spot on the skin that hasn’t been there before, we get disturbed. What causes our facial skin to age and what can we do about it? • Sun Sun exposure is a major factor and is more important than […]
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HEALTH ZONE : RESEARCHERS SAY SOCIAL MEDIA MIGHT BE MAKING PEOPLE THINK LESS…
While social media handles have become good means of communication and information, researchers fear that they may also be eroding the human ability to think. Researchers believe speed, volume and ease with which information is shared through social networking sites may sites may be making it more difficult for us to think analytically+3 The research […]
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Health Zone : Top 10 Simple Ways To Stay Healthy and Happy
10. Eat Less Grains Eliminate grains in favor of vegetables, fruits, and nuts to stay young, healthy, and prevent disease. You’ll also have a better body composition and you will probably live longer. If you want to be as healthy as possible, processed and “whole” grains should be removed from your diet. The problem with […]
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Health Zone : Expert Warns Against Consumption of Food From Roadside Vendors
The National Project Coordinator of Food Safety and Hygiene, Africa Hope Foundation (AHF), Dr Malgwi Usman, on Friday advised Nigerians against consuming food sold by roadside vendors to reduce the risk of food and water borne diseases. Usman said that the manner in which such food sold in motor parks and traffic jams were prepared […]
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UN Says Benue, Akwa Ibom, Anambra,Tops HIV/AIDS Chat In Nigeria (View All Data)
According to the United Nations, this analysis shows the rate of HIV/AIDS broken down by states and zones in Nigeria. Benue states leads with 12.7% population of the state with the highest HIV infection , while Kebbi state is the lowest with 1.2% Source: NP
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Health Zone: Deadlier Than AIDS; Scientists Discover New STD That Kills Within Days
A new sexually transmitted super-bug has emerged and according to experts, may be more deadly that AIDS and could cause an epidemic. According to reports, an antibiotic-resistant strain of gonorrhea is more aggressive than the HIV virus, which means the potential to infect the public will be greater. This strain of STD which is resistant […]
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Health Zone: How To Save Yourself From Having Kidney Problems
Every year, several Nigerians suffer kidney problems and thousands die or require regular dialysis or kidney transplants. Factors ranging from bad diet choices and habits like smoking and obesity, among others are linked to an increased risk for kidney disease. Experts note that there may still be time to slow down the progression to kidney […]
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