Mental health
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Erectile dysfunction drugs such as Viagra could be inadvertently cutting the chances of men developing Alzheimer’s disease, research suggests. Alzheimer’s Research UK called the findings “encouraging,” saying the chance of repurposing drugs to tackle the condition could help “accelerate progress and open up new avenues to prevent or treat dementia-causing diseases”. However, the charity said more…
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Can Joe Biden be replaced as the Democrats’ presumptive candidate for November’s US presidential election? Murmurs around his ability to defeat Republican Donald Trump, 77, in a rematch have only grown louder after a special counsel investigation said President Biden portrayed himself as an “elderly man with a poor memory”. But with America heading towards…
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An angry, emotional President Joe Biden defended his mental competence Thursday in a rare evening address to Americans, responding to biting comments in a report released hours earlier on his mishandling of classified documents. Appearing on live television from the White House, Biden was furious over the report’s claim that he was unable to remember…
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A White House aide has admitted that his colleagues are worried about US President Joe Biden’s deteriorating cognitive skills and the unpopularity of his vice president, Kamala Harris, but they can’t publicly voice those concerns as the president seeks reelection later this year. Speaking in a hidden-camera interview posted online by undercover journalist James O’Keefe on Wednesday,…
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A 19-year-old Nigerian international student in Canada identified as Stephen Afolabi Opaso, fondly called Zigi by peers, was shot dead by Canadian police in Manitoba on December 31, 2023, sparking reactions from Nigerians and the diaspora community. The incident involved the killing of Opaso, a student of the University of Manitoba by the Winnipeg Police…
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There are habits that contribute to poor brain health and these habits tend to be a norm for many people. However, they are habits that are easy to change. The human brain is the most important organ of the body which also requires exercise or training and nutrition for it to function well though many…
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A man with a history of mental health issues accused of stabbing a housemate to death four months after his release from a psychiatric ward was suffering the “most severe” form of obsessive-compulsive disorder at the time and should be convicted of manslaughter rather than murder on grounds of diminished responsibility, the Central Criminal Court…
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Popular media personality and host of Big Brother Naija reality show, Ebuka Obi-Uchendu, has revealed the year that “destroyed” his mental health the most. He said 2012 was a difficult year for him, emphasizing that he cried more in that year than his entire life combined. The TV host made the revelation in a recent…
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Friends are an important part of life — they make your life better by providing social and emotional support, providing companionship, and lifting your mood. Over your lifetime, maintaining positive friendships can lead to improved health and well-being — and even lengthen your life. However, not all friendships are beneficial. Some are toxic and stressful. A bad…
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Popular Nigerian singer, Korede Bello has revealed that it is difficult to stay sane in the entertainment industry particularly when you choose to stay clean. The singer made the submission on Thursday via a post via his account on the X platform. According to him, it is hard to stay sane in the industry and even harder…
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Discussions surrounding mental health often focus on the experiences of adolescents and adults, leading many to believe that these are the only people in our community affected by emotional concerns. We rarely consider the mental health of infants and young children because after all, what could these little ones with their relatively uncomplicated lives possibly…
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The Lagos Police Command is expected to arrest Farida Abdukabir, the popular socialite and businesswoman, who tried to end her life over the collapse of her marriage after 8 weeks. Farida Abdukabir aka House of Phareedah almost committed suicide on Third Mainland bridge after her husband, Ademola Okunlaja abandoned her and went back to her…
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Perfectionism, multitasking and an overload of responsibilities have become the “new normal” for humans trying to keep step with the rapid pace of modern life, and it entails many dangers for their well-being, according to psychologists. People have a range of roles to fulfill, from families to work and social life, all of which can…
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A new drug has been hailed as a “turning point in the fight against Alzheimer’s” after it was found to slow the progression of the disease. Donanemab was found to slow “clinical decline” by up to 35 per cent, meaning that people with the disease could still go about performing day-to-day tasks including shopping, housekeeping,…
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Sleep has a huge influence on our physical and mental health. Insufficient sleep is related to many chronic health problems, including heart disease, depression, diabetes, stress, and much more. Not only this, but oversleeping has also been shown to negatively affect health or at least be a symptom of poor health. It’s a difficult balance to…
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Many people deal with stress every day. Work, family issues, health concerns, and financial obligations are parts of everyday life that commonly contribute to heightened stress levels. What’s more, factors such as genetics, level of social support, coping style, and personality type influence a person’s vulnerability to stress, meaning that some people are more likely…
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