Asthma is a non-communicable chronic disease, characterized by the swelling and inflammation of the airway and the lungs. This results in wheezing and breathlessness, thicker mucus is produced which makes the airways narrower. The severity varies from person to person. Compared to other chronic diseases, Asthma has a low fatality rate. It cannot be cured […]
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NOT MANAGING STRESS? Stress is a natural physical and mental reaction to life experiences. Everyone expresses stress from time to time. Anything from everyday responsibilities like work and family to serious life events such as a new diagnosis, war, or the death of a loved one can trigger stress. For immediate, short-term situations, stress can […]
DID YOU KNOW? The FDA-approved drug ivermectin inhibits the replication of SARS-CoV-2 in vitro Ivermectin is an FDA-approved broad spectrum anti-parasitic agent that in recent years, have shown to have anti-viral activity against a broad range of viruses. Click on this link to read more https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0166354220302011 Looking for a pharmacy in Ibadan that has this […]
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FATS The excessive use of fats has been linked to the development of diabetes. A recent study at the University of Colorado Health Science Center, USA found that intake of an extra 40g of the fat day increases the chances of developing diabetes by three times. Fat rich diet, especially one saturated with animal fat, […]
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Diabetes is more prevalent than ever and 95% of cases diagnosed are type 2 diabetes. Although for some the development of diabetes is inevitable, perhaps due to hereditary and other factors, for the vast majority it can be prevented by taking these 7 simple steps… Before diabetes type 2 becomes fully developed you […]
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If you have two or more of these pre-diabetes symptoms you should seriously consider getting yourself checked out: 1) If you find you are excessively thirsty, not just after extreme exercise or hot weather. 2) You seem to constantly have a dry mouth – even if you’ve just had a drink. 3) […]
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There are a number of reasons why exercise, particularly if performed at the right time of day, is considered the most positive sleep aid for seniors. None, however, are more significant than the fact that exercise is a completely natural form of aid. But before discussing why exercise is such a great sleep aid, it […]
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It’s almost become a joke. Forget the word you wanted to use and joke ‘Must be early Alzheimer’s.’ Lose track of where you left your keys? “Doh! Guess I’m getting Alzheimer’s.” Alzheimer’s Disease is no joking matter, though, and we know it even under the casual, joking jabs at our own memory problems. I suspect […]
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The elderly need a lot of help around the house, but it is not often that each and every member of the family will be around to help. A typical household will not have a hired nurse, and so it becomes the duty of the homeowner to assist their aged parents or grandparents. Assistance may […]