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 transfusion. Timothy who was a member of the Jehovah witness, died because her family refused to consent to her having a blood transfusion, a belief... Read More
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 only cutting down the amount of food they eat, but it literally means cutting down the amount of pleasure or joy they get. This is... Read More
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 getting up and down. Don’t be surprised if your doctor asks you to sit on the floor at your next checkup. A new study says... Read More
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 hesitant to have sex. Many married couples at some point experience a loss in their sex drives. While many of you may think this is... Read More
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, fatigue, depression, decreased hormone levels or a poor self-image. But you can rev things up the natural way. Certain foods, herbs and spices can increase... Read More
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 counterproductive and that goes for exercise too. Driving with the windows down, forgetting to floss, and over-exercising can have more serious consequences than you may... Read More
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 Doritos). If you’re only thankful around turkey and pumpkin pie, you may want to start counting your blessings. People who feel the most grateful are... Read More
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 you’ve put into toning it–and for all the cupcakes you’ve given up to maintain it–your midsection should be as rock-hard as a diamond and just... Read More
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 canyon-deep wrinkles, smoking cigarettes also clouds your brain. People who smoke perform worse on cognitive tests than non-smokers, according to a new study published in... Read More
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. It is hard out there for a girl. It has always been hard for girls in every society and it still is in most. Women... Read More
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 treating more people with sleep disorders than ever before. It’s not surprising. More than 30% of the UK population currently suffers from insomnia or another... Read More
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 nothing like a sagging stomach to make any woman feel self-conscious about her body. Many are oblivious of the fact that different women have different... Read More
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 take their toll on your musculoskeletal system… There are many different things that can be detrimental to your health — but here are 10 health... Read More
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 them. Smoking, eating junk food, binge drinking… We all know the biggies when it comes to the health habits we should try to avoid. However,... Read More
by Isi Esene Thistle Praxis points way forward for Nigeria’s public health sector We need knowledge to improve Nigerian health care sector – Thistle Praxis The third edition of Thistle Praxis Sustainable Conversation series held on Saturday November 10, 2012 at the Radisson Blu Anchorage hotel in Victoria Island, Lagos. The conversation revolved around... Read More
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 sweaty palms. Your racing heart, pounding all the way up to your ears. Your parched tongue, stumbling over the words. And this was just practice.... Read More
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, and they have come up with some pretty surprising findings. To help pave the way for a longer life, check out these seven unexpected things... Read More
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