Sleep is an important part of everyone’s life. Your body needs to rest and reset so you can remain focused during the day and prevent a...
Many of us celebrated the holidays by having good meals with our family and friends. This indulgence may have included all things sweet and savoury, but...
Years ago, I never went to the spa because I assumed it was very expensive. I know many people think this way, I also know ‘expensive’...
Predatory behavior is the most toxic behavioral pattern you’ll ever come across in life. A predator can be anyone around you – from your boss to...
Low blood sugar happens when your blood sugar levels have fallen low enough that you need to take action to bring them back to your target...
If you’re from around here, you don’t need anyone to tell you that crazy things are happening on a daily basis. Cringe-worthy news constantly assault your...
Even after my dietician suggested exercises to go alongside my portion control and weight loss journey, I decided not to do any and was consoled as...
Back pain can limit various aspects of a person’s life, including your sex life. The dynamics of sexual activity involve constant motion, forward and backward movements...
Since the beginning of the pandemic, we have been reminded to wash our hands, and have even been taught the proper way to do so. Beyond...
“The eye is the mirror of the soul” has been quoted through generations and it is as true as it is said. The eye is a...
When I returned to Nigeria after my postgraduate degree, I came back with a box of mostly pencil heels of different colours and inches. You can...
Nicholas Kristof‘s essay in the New York Times tells the story of 4-year-old Abdo Sayid who, eerily calm, apathetic and expressionless, dies of starvation in Yemen. In...
Have you ever seen actors having a heart attack in a movie? You’ve probably seen them clutch their chest, eyes rolling back, groaning in the severe...
Someone once asked me to describe how being depressed felt like. To be honest, I found the question a little bit offensive. It immediately made me feel like...
Cardiovascular disease in women is ranked nearly as high as it is ranked in men, and heart disease is responsible for the cause of most...
“Toyeen, something bad has happened.” These were the words I heard Dunni (note that all names here are pseudonyms) say when I picked up the phone....
Smoking is an unhealthy behaviour that can easily become an addiction. It is one of the world’s most preventable causes of disease and death. Still, over 6...
Have you ever heard the expression “never be caught without a smile?” That’s what a lot of us do; smile through our pain. A lot of...
A good night’s sleep is incredibly important for optimal health. The right amount of sleep can vary from person to person, but it is recommended that...
In many cultures around the world, there are expectations for men to be unbreakable – to “man up” and be tough. As a result, expressing feelings...
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