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How middle age stress, economic challenges make men prone to depression, stroke, suicide
Various reports have alerted about a growing trend in the number of middle aged men’s inability to cope with stressors (job loss, unfriendly socioeconomic realities, burden of meeting up with financial expectations, etc) often leading to…
How can we reduce our exposure to potentially harmful aluminium?
A new report carried out by German officials suggests that even though exposure to dangerous aluminum compounds in foods has been decreasing, we are still ingesting more of this substance than experts deem safe. What can we do to minimize…
Unhealthful diet linked with vision loss later in life
A new study spanning nearly two decades has found a link between an unhealthful diet and vision loss in older age. Should we be keeping more of an eye on what we eat?A robust body of research has shown that a diet rich in red meat,…
A guide to the best probiotics
There are many different types of probiotics and many brands to choose from. For this reason, it can be difficult to know which probiotics is best for different situations.The best probiotics for a person can depend on the strain of…
Skipping breakfast is denying health benefits —Experts
RESEARCH has shown that by eating breakfast to start your day, you will jump-start your metabolism and be well on your way to reach your health goals.Meanwhile, It is not uncommon that many people in Lagos specifically and Nigeria still…
What causes chest pain on the left side?
A person should never ignore chest pain. If a person is experiencing chest pain on the left side of their body, this could indicate a heart attack or other medical conditions, such as a lung problem or inflammation of the lining around a…
Keystone Bank partners Medplus to promote healthy living among women
In furtherance of its commitment to empower, enhance and promote healthy living amongst Nigerian women, Keystone Bank Limited has announced its partnership with Medplus Pharmacy, Nigeria’s leading health and beauty retailer to offer its…
Could hot chili peppers reduce mortality risk?
According to a recent study, people who regularly consume chili peppers have a reduced mortality risk compared with those who never eat chilis.Chili peppers are now a global phenomenon. From Cambodia to California, and from Birmingham,…
‘My father was suspected to be Hb AS but he refused genotype test till death’
Mrs Atinuke Shittu Adeleye studied Religion and Microbiology from Adventist Seminary of West Africa now Babcock University), Ilishan-Remo. In this interview with the Sickle Cell Foundatiion she speaks about her experience living with…
How playing in a brass band could give your health a boost
New research from the United Kingdom suggests that people who play in a brass band experience a wide array of mental and physical health benefits — partly from playing an instrument, and, in part, thanks to the feeling of inclusion in a…