Bumps, knocks and bruises are common injuries that everyone will experience from time to time. Though they can sometimes be very painful, bumps, knocks and bruises are usually easy to treat. WHAT SYMPTOMS ARE RELATED TO BUMPS, KNOCKS AND BRUISES? These kinds of injuries commonly affect joints such as your elbow or knee, and bumps…
Do not move someone with a suspected spinal injury unless they are in danger. Call an ambulance on triple zero (000) immediately. Support their head, neck and spine to prevent twisting or bending. KEY FACTS Back injuries can affect any part of your back, but most often happen in your lower back. They can cause…
Dental plaque is a common issue that can lead to various oral health problems. Brush your teeth twice daily using fluoride toothpaste and a soft-bristled brush. Flossing regularly is also crucial to remove plaque between teeth where a toothbrush may not reach. Schedule annual dental check-ups even if you wear dentures or have no natural…
1. PRACTICE GOOD ORAL HYGIENE If you’re battling bad breath without success, it could be the fault of your routine. Ask yourself, “Am I brushing, flossing and rinsing regularly?” If the answer is no, this would be a good place to start. The following simple steps will help minimize your “Grade-D” breath by removing the…
Premature ejaculation is the most common sexual problem in in the world. Most men orgasm sooner than they would like from time to time; that’s normal. If you ejaculate too quickly most of the times you have sex, and it’s a problem for you and your partner, there’s treatments that can help. Some men ejaculate…
Having cavity-free teeth doesn’t mean you have healthy gums. Since it’s usually painless, you may not know if something is wrong with your gums. A few strategies can help you keep your whole mouth healthy. When it comes to your mouth’s health, it’s not all about how straight your teeth are or how bright your…
Puberty is the journey we make from childhood to adulthood in our teens, and during that time, we begin producing large amounts of hormones from our endocrine system, which includes your thyroid, hypothalamus, adrenal gland, testes, and your prostate gland. The last of these organs is not as well-known as some of the others, but…
The Mental Health Benefits of Exercise.You already know that exercise is good for your body. But did you know it can also boost your mood, improve your sleep, and help you deal with depression, anxiety, stress, and more? What are the mental health benefits of exercise? EXERCISE & FITNESS. The Mental Health Benefits of ExerciseYou…
Considering the population of Nigeria, it implies that about 17 million Nigerians have various stages of Chronic Kidney Disease(CKD) Prevalence of CKD documented in developing and developed countries range from 2.5% to as high as 35.8% in the elderly population. “There are a number of physical signs of kidney disease, but sometimes people attribute them…
