The US National Institute of Health has suggested that suicide may run in families that tend to suffer from mental illness. This finding is however not new as a previous study has suggested this. It is however worrying to know that about 60 million nigerians are at risk of depression. Fact: About 800,000 people die…
DetailsWarning signs of a stroke A big Welcome to all new subscribers.Today we begin a new topic.Working in the hospital I get to see a lot of people with this condition, some come in a few hours after it happens, others a few days, while others take weeks and months before presenting.Some come conscious others…
DetailsLifestyle causes of female infertility We’ve been talking about causes of female infertility. The following lifestyle factors may be contributory. 1. Alcoholism 2. Smoking – Smoking of tobacco and cigarettes may affect hormone production and maturation of the ovary. Smokers are far more likely to experience infertility than non smokers. 3. Body weight disorders –…
DetailsWhat are the causes of infertility in women? We’ve been talking about male factor infertility for a while, I hope you can still remember the definition of infertility.Now we want to shift our attention to things that can cause infertility in a woman. Like we did in the case of the male, we can divide…
DetailsMale Infertility Prevention How can one prevent male factor infertility?One important way is through a healthy lifestyle;Avoid alcoholism and smoking these tend to affect sperm quality.Cigarette and marijuana smoking will affect the concentration, movement and shape of the sperm.There are people who abuse certain drugs called steroids either to make them gain weight or for…
DetailsMale infertility – here to stay? Hello! Welcome to Daily health Check. I want to say a big welcome to new subscribers. Today we will begin a new topic. We will be starting a series on infertility. As you know infertility is a very sensitive topic, gone are the days people take infertility as just…
DetailsWe’ve talked about different types of arthritis. What are the symptoms of osteoarthritis? Today we want to look at symptoms of osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis occurs more in women and can affect any joint. Are your joints stiff when you wake up but later feel better? Do they ache so bad and get worse as you use…
DetailsWhat is Arthritis? A big thank you for staying tuned and welcome to all new subscribers. You are just in time for a fresh topic. How many joints can you name in your body? I’m sure you will be quick to name the knee joint or the elbow joint, but there are many other joints…
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