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Good for your body: Top 10 healthiest vegetables
by Sarah Kelsey MUST-HAVE VEGGIES: Veggies are an important part of everyone's diet. They contain dozens of important nutrients and have loads of dietary fiber. And just by getting your daily…
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5 things you need to know about problem causing proteins
by Arthur Agatston If you're confused by the gluten-free diet craze, you're not alone. Like many people, you've probably heard about the phenomenon but really don't understand what gluten is or…
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Study reveals weight gain is tied to your personality changes
Your weight may be linked with your personality, according to a new study published in the journal Psychological Science. Researchers from the Florida State University College of Medicine and the National…
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7 things your nails can tell you about your health
by Jene Luciani If your fingernail beds are looking a little ghostly, you may have anemia, a blood disorder characterized by a low red blood cell count. You spend so…
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12 surprising health dangers in the office
by Linda Melone Energy-efficient workplaces protect the environment and save energy costs, but they may also make breathing more difficult for people with asthma Is your office hazardous to your…
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3 ways you can eat for good health, not convenience
by Jan Bruce A more nutrient-rich breakfast can help you manage your weight by warding off late-day bingeing. It will also stabilize blood sugar. Because when it dips, so does…
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9,660 Lagos residents tested HIV positive within one year – Lagos health commissioner
by Isi Esene The Lagos government on Tuesday disclosed that 9,660 people living in the state tested positive to HIV in the last one year. The commissioner for Health, Dr.…
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He’s ready: Jonathan to lead fight against AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria globally
by Isi Esene President Goodluck Jonathan has signified his preparedness to lead the Global Fund's effort to raise funds for the fight against AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria the world over.…
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6 things I want to stop stressing about (and 1 huge thing)
by Lily Avnet Rather than avoid the overwhelming thought that one day we will no longer exist, why not acknowledge the impulse and then relish the present. Rather than stress…
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Why it’s hard to stick to healthy habits (And what you can do about it)
by James Clear Too often, we let our motivations and desires drive us into a frenzy as we try to solve our entire problem at once instead of starting a…
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70%… Alarming revelation on Nigeria’s booming skin bleaching market (WATCH)
In Nigeria, a growing number of men and women are using skin whitening creams because they believe a fairer complexion will help them succeed in life. According to the World…
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4 easy ways to get off your dangerous sugar addiction
by Dr. Mehmet Oz If ice cream, cookies, cakes and soda are your ultimate Achilles' heel, fret not. There is hope! Here, Dr. Oz reveals easy ways to kick your sugar addiction. Can’t…
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5 health issues that sneak up on you and your doctor
From HealthyBlackWoman This could be due to a busy life, or the fact that your body never fully gets into a full REM sleep. Sleep apnea, if left untreated can…
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35 diseases and counting: Discover the great healing power of water
from Healthy Survivalist Don’t assume that bottled water is necessarily a better option than tap water. Most bottled water is of questionable quality and largely made up of tap water…
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6 health mistakes you didn’t know you were making
March is National Nutrition Month! So what does nutrition have to do with physical therapy? For starters, with downtime spent in rest and healing, calorie needs are lower for most people…
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Is masturbation ruining your life? A psychologist talks about masturbation addiction (READ)
from BroBible There is not really a cut-off point for “excessive” from a clinical perspective. To say that X times per day/week/month is too much (or not enough, or just right, or…
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Top 8 benefits of walking
by Pallavi Raj One of the easiest and the most effective ways to lose weight and stay fit is walking. Those who indulge in regular exercise stay active throughout the…
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5 surprising health benefits of masturbation
by Maridel Reyes A new survey from adult product peddler AdamandEve.com reveals that 27 percent of Americans admit to masturbating once or twice a week. That number seems suspiciously low to…
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6 facts (we bet ) you didn’t know about the male orgasm
by Corrie Pikul Jokes and teasing aside, the male orgasm is a seriously fascinating subject. 1. In most cases, they will outlast yours. On average, men experience about 22 seconds of mind-numbing bliss,…
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6 surprising health benefits of regular sex
by Kyrsty Hazell According to recent study by Good Housekeeping magazine, stress and tiredness caused by the recession is putting a damper on our love lives. More than a couple of British couples…
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Paul Eze: Developing homegrown solutions to Africa’s challenges
by Paul Eze Startups can work on ideas for tools and apps that check and report on important body health parameters such as blood pressure, stress levels I had read…
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Temie Giwa: The case for legal abortion in Nigeria
I, of course, believe that access to abortion is a human right that Nigerian women deserve. Forty years ago, in the district of Colombia, the American Supreme Court passed a…
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6 health benefits of being single
from Real Buzz It seems that when you get married, you not only gain a spouse, you also gain a considerable amount of weight. Single life is underrated. When you’re…
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5 reasons why your boyfriend is bad for your health
from Real Buzz Although most of us constantly aspire to meet that tall, dark, handsome stranger, maybe it’s time we realised that sometimes boyfriends are just bad news Relationships can…
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Ladies, 7 sexual health symptoms you should NEVER ignore
by Molly Ginty If you need to urinate with alarming frequency and it’s extremely painful, bacteria, in the form of a urinary tract infection, might be to blame. The area…
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#HealthWatch: Women who have their ovaries removed are more likely to suffer mental decline in old age [DETAILS]
Removal of a woman's ovaries leads to an increased risk of mental decline in older age, new research suggests. The procedure, which triggers a 'surgical menopause', is most often carried…
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5 health hazards in your handbag
from Real Buzz If, like many women, your handbag is packed with various mascara tubes, makeup brushes and lipsticks, it may be time to have a handbag clearout. Your handbag…
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5 surprising health boosters for men
from Real Buzz While men may complain about nagging wives, research has found that marriage – and a little bit of nagging – could actually do wonders for your…
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Blood transfusion: “It is better she dies…” – Jehovah’s Witness parents adamant as police officer dies
by Rachel Ogbu Grace Timothy, a police corporal, assigned to the Wuse Zone 3 Police Division in Abuja, died on Monday January 7, at the National Hospital after rejecting blood…
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20 ways to lose holiday weight gain – fast!
By Readers Digest Guilty of overeating during the holidays? Here are 20 simple ways to beat weight gain. 1. Drink water. People often mistake thirst for hunger, so next…
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YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy
YMonitor
- Beyond the Power Struggle: Why a Strong Opposition Party is Crucial for Nigeria’s Democracy
- The Importance of Impartial Reporting in Nigeria’s Democracy
- Understanding the Role of Election Tribunals in Nigeria’s Electoral Process
- The Importance of Active Citizenship Beyond the Voting Booth
- How Ethnic Baiting is Undermining Nigeria’s National Security and Democracy