Diabetes: Types, symptoms & treatment
Most people know there are two types of diabetes, but not everyone understands the difference between them. In both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, blood sugar levels can get too high because the body doesn’t produce insulin (a hormone that regulates blood sugar)—or it does not utilize insulin properly. Though the problem is essentially […]
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Ginger Water: Benefits and Side-effects
Benefits | Risks | In pregnancy | Detox | Process | Dosage | Takeaway | Overview Native to Southeast Asia, ginger is common in food and medicine around the world. The ginger plant is rich in natural chemicals that can promote your health and wellness. Ginger water, also known as ginger tea, is one way […]
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Everything to Know About Rheumatoid Arthritis
Symptoms | Diagnosis | Blood test | Treatment | Medications | Home remedies | Diet | Types | | Seropositive RA | Causes | Hand RA | Pictures | RA vs. OA | Is it hereditary? | Takeaway What’s Rheumatoid Arthritis? Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that can cause joint pain and damage throughout your […]
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15 Breakfast to Avoid, Plus 10 to Try
With many people claiming that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, you may wonder whether all breakfast options are created equal. After all, who wouldn’t like to enjoy a tasty, filling, and nutritious breakfast that keeps them fueled for the morning ahead? Perhaps unsurprisingly, the healthiest breakfast choices contain a combination of […]
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Business Opportunities Event, May-June 2021
Are you young and vibrant or young at heart and looking to chart a new career, but need assistance information, direction and guidance? This publication is for you. You are invited to business opportunities exposition events scheduled for Port Harcourt and Owerri in the months of May and June, 2021. Highlights of the event include […]
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Six foods good for Prostate Health
Bottom line Your diet can significantly affect your health, including that of your prostate. By adding healthy, prostate-friendly foods to your diet, you may be able to reduce your risk of prostate problems, including prostate cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, prostate cancer is the most common cancer among males, affecting 1 in 8 […]
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We can’t discuss nutrition without smallholder farmers
The 2021 UN Food Systems Summit will not be complete without highlighting the issues of African agriculture. In 2019, UN Secretary-General António Guterres appointed a Special Envoy to the 2021 Food Systems Summit amid rising concerns on the state of food security worldwide. At the time, the numbers coming out of the World Food Programme were anything but reassuring: […]
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How to Prepare Cauliflower
How to Prep & Cut Cauliflower When you’re ready to cook cauliflower, you need to take a few steps before putting it into the pan, pot or processor. 1. Remove the leaves. Using a chef’s knife, slice off the leaves from the base of the cauliflower head. 2. Cut off the stem. If you’re planning […]
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Know your Local Fruits and their health benefits: Series Two – Avocado Pear
Health Benefits of Avocado Pear Avocado pear has a range of noteworthy health benefits which are mostly supported by scientific research. These benefits extend from the internal parts of the human body to the skin. 1. Helps in Weight Loss It contains fewer calories and a good quantity of fiber which makes it very good […]
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Six changes you need to make in your diet to help fight anxiety
While it is natural to feel stressed out at the moment, little dietary changes can make a world of difference Some specific foods can give you relief from anxiety. (Photo: Getty/Thinkstock) With the conversation around mental health at the forefront, it is time to not only be considerate towards others, but also show compassion for […]
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