Depression is real!

Life became very challenging for Mary after losing her job. She remained in-doors and unkempt. This gradually got worse over time as she had no support around her. One day, her mother visited her and found her laid on the floor with an empty packet of medication beside her. She had taken an overdose. Sadly,…

The Power of Avocado

Avocados are peculiar fruits which contain a healthy amount of fats and other nutrients. Miscellaneous studies have shown the health benefits of the avocado. The fruit is placed high for its stupendous value in nutrients and it is also the main ingredient used in making guacamole. Avocado vary in size, shape and colouring ranging from…

STD Awareness Month

April is STD awareness month, so let’s talk about it. Just as the name says, STDs are sexually transmitted diseases, meaning they are diseases passed on from one person to another through sexual intercourse. There are quite a number of them and includes: Chlamydia Chancroid Syphilis Gonorrhoea HIV/AIDS Symptoms usually include burning sensation while urinating,…

Are you sleeping well?

Sleeping is an important process we must go through to ensure optimal health. Most adults will usually require about 7 to 9 hours of sleep. It is very vital for people to sleep. Otherwise, consequences of not sleeping well will lead to poor immunity, memory problems, higher risk of accidents, heart disease, depression etc. Sleep…

Is Pollution linked to Psychosis?

A recent UK study has linked pollution to psychosis. People living in polluted areas are more likely to have psychotic experiences. Scientists from King’s College suggested that the brain may be directly influenced by polluted air following assessment and analyses of 2,232 children living in the UK. Could the findings be inferred to big cities…