Health & Fitness

Old age brings with it more opportunity to enjoy with family and loved ones, the chance to pursue new activities or a long-forgotten passion. However, it is also characterised by multiple health challenges. According to the World…

An eating disorder is a mental disorder defined by abnormal eating habits that negatively affect a person’s physical and/or mental health. The common types of eating disorders; binge eating disorder, anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa,…

Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common vaginal infection affecting 1 in 3 women. It occurs when there is an imbalance of bacteria in your vagina. This triggers symptoms like vaginal itching, a fish-like odor, white or gray vaginal…

A patient during a doctors examination. | Image: Jay Harold High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a condition in which the force of the blood against the artery walls is too high. The ideal blood pressure is ranked…

Sex is important, not just for orgasms and pleasure. It gives a boost to your mood, mental and physical health and overall quality of life, some research suggests. When many think about improving their sex life, they imagine it entails…

Three things are certain in Nigeria: politicians failing on their promises, NEPA disappointing you, and someone pleading for blood donors on social media. Blood is a big deal in Nigeria and according to CC Hub: “Nigeria has some of the…

Since the start of the #BussItChallenge, we have seen several women tease about having knee pains, prompting this article. Chronic knee pain can be quite harmful and ruin your entire day. The sad part of suffering knee pain is that…

It is 2021 and January is slowly but surely cruising to an end. Before the year began, many of us made New Year resolutions, and while it is not easy sticking to resolutions, reframing your approach can help you succeed. However, if…

Red wine has been researched to be one of the healthiest diets in the world, the Mediterranean diet, is often extolled for its numerous health benefits. READ MORE: This drug may improve survival in skin cancer patients Although…

If you are one of those who find it a herculean task to touch your toes, these exercises that could help your flexibility will come in handy for you. From breathwork to stretching to strengthening, focused effort just a few times a…