health
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‘Wonder of the World’ also known as Miracle Leaf and Life Plant (Botanical name- Bryophyllum pinnatum) is a succulent perennial herb, which grows up to 1m- 2m in height. The stems are thick, flexible and short and the flowers are pink, white or purple in colour. It forms a cymose panicle. The dried carrot-like tuberous…
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People who live sedentary lives and don’t get a lot of exercises are generally more likely to have a low sex drive. There are lots of reasons for this. If you don’t exercise, your circulation goes down, making it harder to get an erection. Your body won’t be as capable of producing hormones or neurotransmitters…
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Harmful Effects of Junk Food Junk Food is very harmful that is slowly eating away the health of the present generation. The term itself denotes how dangerous it is for our bodies. Most importantly, it tastes so good that people consume it on a daily basis. However, not much awareness is spread about the harmful…
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Overview Cancer is a generic term for a large group of diseases that can affect any part of the body. Other terms used are malignant tumours and neoplasms. One defining feature of cancer is the rapid creation of abnormal cells that grow beyond their usual boundaries, and which can then invade adjoining parts of the…
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Nigeria has recorded over 10, 000 new cancer cases since the beginning of this year, the founder of the Medicaid Cancer Foundation and Kebbi State First Lady, Zainab-Shinkafi Bagudu, has said. Mrs Bagudu spoke on Thursday in Abuja during the launch of the book titled ‘Footprints’, by First Ladies Against Cancer (FLAC). She cited the…
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The alarm goes off. You get dressed, grab your coffee, and head to work. But by lunchtime, you start to feel disorganized. You reread emails because you lack focus and mental clarity. There’s nothing worse than brain fog. In addition to stress and lack of sleep, it can be caused by the immune system creating…
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“If you live long enough, you’ll know deep pain.” An older woman told me this when I was very young, and I thought it was rude, wise, and off-topic – all at once. Why would she interrupt my blissful youthhood with such an ominous statement? Well, sure enough, years passed, and I began to figure…
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Basketball fans are long used to seeing the likes of LeBron James and Dwyane Wade on the sidelines of their kids’ sporting endeavours, so it was no surprise to see Zaire Wade being cheered on by his father at the Basketball Africa League Combine in Paris this past weekend. The BAL Combine, on Jan. 15 and 16,…
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15 COMMONEST DRUGS THAT NIGERIANS ABUSE, AND THEIR SIDE EFFECTS. This compilation is from nationwide submissions. Check to see which you take, please, and take necessary action to save your life. DICLOFENAC A lot of people pop these pills for pains, menstrual pains and Bone pains the so called “RHEUMATISM.” Long-term dangers from overusing Diclofenac…
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Scientists first noticed something was up in a study that compared two similar groups: transit drivers, who sit most of the day, and conductors or guards, who don’t. Though their diets and lifestyles were a lot alike, those that sat were about twice as likely to get heart disease as those that stood. Older adults…
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My knowledge of depression before my diagnosis came from the media. I saw antidepressant commercials and the occasional character in a movie or TV show that would have some display of depression. So, when I was diagnosed I had no idea what to expect but assumed everything. Different therapists and psychiatrists have different methods. One surprise I…
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Genomic testing is one method your doctor can use to predict how your cancer will grow and which treatments might work best against it. It’s sometimes called “DNA sequencing.” The test looks at all your genes rather than a specific one. Genes are pieces of DNA that hold the codes for making proteins — the…
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Joseph Jo Mersa Marley, the grandson of the late famous Jamaican reggae icon, Bob Marley and son of Stephen Marley, has died at the age of 31. The rising singer was on Tuesday found unresponsive in a vehicle at an undisclosed location in the United States. According to the Florida radio station WZPP, Joseph Jo…
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THIS IS SO HEART-BREAKING The first photo was taken and posted on Instagram on 14•09•2019 and the second photo taken on 08•06•2021 at Norvic Hospital . It is the same person , former Miss World Nepal second Runners-Up Nisha Ghimire – From Nepal . Nisha was on top of her career in 2018 as a…
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Physicians in the field of urology, have warned men against engaging in ‘marathon’ sex, noting that it could lead to permanent impotence. A sexual marathon is usually a prolonged sexual activity over hours and even days. The experts noted that marathon sex complicated by penile fracture and persistent erection also known as priapism that is not…
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Physical Challenge Never Limited My Success In Life, Says Winner Of Miss Wheelchair 2022 The winner of Miss Wheelchair Nigeria 2022, Rita Ofili has said her physical challenge has not limited her success nor stopped her from achieving her dreams. According to her, the decision to be successful in life begins with the mind, encouraging…
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