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How To Take Care Of Your Mental Health
Mental health is the state of successful performance of all your mental functions. When you’re mentally healthy, you’re able to perform your everyday activities successfully. You also can maintain healthy interpersonal relationships and…
Centenarian study suggests living environment may be key to longevity
When it comes to living to the ripe old age of 100, good genes help but don’t tell the full story. Where you live has a significant impact on the likelihood that you will reach centenarian age, suggests a new study conducted by scientists…
Black people do not have wealth to ride out pandemic at home —Expert
The current pandemic is exposing — and exacerbating — already existing social inequalities. In this context, Medicalnewstoday spoke to Tiffany Green, Ph.D., assistant professor in the Departments of Population Health Sciences and Obstetrics…
Blood pressure medications help even the frailest elderly people live longer
Taking prescription blood pressure medication helped even the frailest elderly patients live longer, according to a large study in Italy. While the improved survival benefit was found in all older people, the healthier older people survived…
People who drive to work have higher rates of cancer, death from heart disease
A recent study suggests that in comparison with those who cycle or take the train, people who drive to work have higher rates of cancer, death from heart disease, and total death from all causes.Traveling to work by car is worse for…
Covid-19 Asymptomatic cases: Need for public awareness
I marvel at the lack of awareness that may make the earlier prediction of devastation that Covid- 19 may cause in Africa become a reality in Nigeria. This is because the lack of trust in government is giving the false impression that the…
One-third of COVID-19 deaths were diabetic —Study
A recent large-scale study concludes that both type 1 and type 2 diabetes are associated with an increased risk of COVID-19-related in-hospital death. It finds that one-third of coronavirus-related deaths in hospitals in England are…
That fever could be meningitis
MENINGITIS is a disease that has remained a major public health challenge, as its devastating effects have been undeniable, especially in the sub-Saharan region.A variety of organisms including different bacteria, fungi or viruses, can…
Keeping active while staying put: A brief ‘how to’ guide
Social distancing measures require citizens around the globe to stay at home. In this situation, how can people stay active and maintain their physical and mental well-being while also protecting themselves and others by staying put? Read…
COVID-19: Experts say these fruits, vegetables boost immunity
Experts have identified some fruits and veggies rich in vitamin C, which can help boost immunity and strengthen the body’s resistance against diseases.Citrus fruitsCommon citrus fruits are grapefruit, oranges,…