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4 ways to survive a nasty breakup
From Health Magazine Okay maybe he's not that into you, but you were pretty into him. So now what? Stay away from the ice cream and the trendy break-up novels…
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5 simple things you can do to lose weight without dieting
From MagForWomen Make sure you include some whole grains and fruits into your breakfast menu. They’ll keep you healthy and fit. For many people, dieting is harsh. It means not…
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Does the male menopause exist?
The myths and realities surrounding male menopause The male menopause has long been a subject of scientific debate. But does the condition — which is said to reduce sex drive,…
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Are you likely to live long? This simple test will show you
by Lisa Collier Cool During the course of the study 159 of the 2,000 volunteers died, with the majority of the deaths coming from the group that had the most trouble…
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10 ways to live to 100: How to increase your lifespan
Want to live to 100? By making a few simple changes to your lifestyle you could boost your chances of reaching this milestone. Here are 10 ways to increase your…
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Top 10 things that kill your sex life
by Kelly Cozzone Men and women both suffer from feeling like their bodies have flaws. Sometimes even if their "flaws" aren't as bad as they think, it can make them…
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5 foods that increase female libido
by Jacy Chance Consuming pumpkin seeds stimulates blood circulation to the genitals in both women and men Periods of waning libido may result in women when they experience stress,…
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10 health mistakes to avoid
From Realbuzz It’s pretty common to think that the more time we spend on the exercise bike, the better. The truth is, too much of a good thing can be…
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7 steps to a healthier attitude
by Casey Gueren Ultimately, you’re more likely to stick to your health goals when you’re feeling positive (since stress makes most people want to snuggle up to a bag of…
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10 ways to get a flat stomach
by Adam Bornstein ...the biggest problem with our noshing behavior is that snacks have become meals, and meals have become feasts. Be the center of attention For all the effort…
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The bad habit that rots your brain
by K. Aleisha Fetters Quitting smoking doesn’t just stop the damage to your noggin—it can also reverse it. In addition to increasing your risk of lung cancer, emphysema, and…
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Temie Giwa: It’s hard out there for a girl (YNaija FrontPage)
Thousands of women are sexually assaulted each year, and even more are just plain assaulted. It is hard out there for a girl, and it is harder still in Nigeria.…
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Worse than we thought: Smoking harms your brain too, leading to sharp mental decline – Study
Smoking is known to be highly damaging to physical health, being a major factor in cancer and heart disease. Now, however, its alarming effects on the mental well-being of millions…
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5 weird things people do while sleeping
by Denise Winterman Increasing numbers of people are asking for help with sleep disorders and some of them are doing rather strange things during the night. Specialist sleep clinics are…
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Check the symptoms: Your ‘flu’ might be HIV
Everyone is hyper-health conscious with cold and flu season coming up. When they feel a symptom coming on they head straight to the medicine cabinet or right to the kitchen…
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3 types of tummy flab and how to blast it away
by Meghna Mukherjee It takes more than a treadmill and a strict diet to shed off the most stubborn fat of all — tummy flab. But it's not impossible. There's…
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Top 10 health mistakes to avoid
by realbuzz.com A chair that’s too low or too high, a flickering screen, a desk set-up that means your spine or neck is twisted — all these workstation faux pas…
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5 ‘innocent’ everyday habits that could kill you
by Realbuzz.com Cleanliness tests in Britain have revealed that cash machines are just as dirty as public toilets, and many of us are failing to wash our hands after using…
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#FashionAgainstCancer: Fashion Fantasia! fund raising event set to hold on November 25
by Rachel Ogbu The second edition of Fashion Fantasia will hold on Sunday November 25 at the Oriental Hotel Lagos. Fashion Fantasia is a benefit fashion show and fundraising for…
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TICKER: Man injects penis with olive oil for enlargement… it goes horribly wrong
His "coconut sized" genitalia was just the beginning. A man was admitted to a Bangkok hospital after an unlicensed olive oil injection meant to enlarge his penis caused an infection…
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TICKER: #WeShouldWorry: 6 million Nigerians suffer from diabetes
No fewer than six million Nigerians are estimated to be living with diabetes just as the disease is expected to account for 52 percent of deaths in the country by…
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Sustainable Conversation hosted by Thistle Praxis points way forward for health sector
L-R: Angela Oyo-Ita, Fola Laoye, Mohammed Ali Pate, Jide Idris and Kudo Ikemba. by Isi Esene Thistle Praxis points way forward for Nigeria’s public health sector We need knowledge…
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Top 5 questions you should ask your doctor
by Kevin B. Jones for Inspiyr Your doctor will have to guess well. He or she will guess better if you are on the same team. Perhaps you remember: Your…
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Stroke is now a major killer of young Nigerians, experts warn
It is widely recognized as a condition popular in older people but experts claim undetected and poorly managed hypertension, diabetes and obesity have increased the population of Nigerians dying from…
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7 surprising things that make you live longer
Want to add years to your lifespan and squeeze more into your life? You’re not alone. Researchers are constantly on the hunt for ways we can increase our longevity,…
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Another reason to hit the gym, guys: New study says excercise helps sperm swim faster, too
by Chi Ibe Exercise could help sperm to swim faster, a new study suggests. Researchers discovered that men who exercised more had faster swimming sperm that was better formed,…
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Is medical tourism just a status symbol? – Report from today’s #RubbinMinds
by Isi Esene The recent plane crash involving the governor of Taraba State, Danbaba Suntai, and his subsequent evacuation out of the country for a more comprehensive medical attention has…
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Report: Women who quit smoking before 40 ‘gain nine years’
by Rachel Ogbu Men constitute 70-85 percent of African smokers and it used to be rare to see women smoking in public in Africa. Times have changed - the number is…
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‘Tobi Odetola: How about we #SaveTheHealthSector?
by Oluwatobi Odetola Every Nigerian, whether rich or poor, has had contact with the public health system. A common denominator in people's narrative on their experience is poor (or no)…
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Rotimi Amaechi pleads for patience from the people of Rivers State #Independence52
by Isi Esene The Rivers State governor, Rotimi Chibuike Amaechi has appealed to the people of the state to be patient and continue supporting his administration in its quest to…
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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