Apples: Nutrition Facts And Health Benefits – Part 2

….Continued from part 1 4. Apples are nutritious Apples are considered nutrient-dense fruits, meaning they provide a lot of nutrients per serving. Apples are also a rich source of polyphenols, an important group of antioxidants. While nutrition labels don’t list these plant compounds, they’re likely responsible for many of apples’ health benefits. To get the […]

Apples: Nutrition Facts And Health Benefits – Part 1

Apples contain key nutrients, including fiber and antioxidants. They may offer health benefits, including lowering blood sugar levels and benefitting heart health. Apples are high in fiber, vitamin C, and various antioxidants. They are also very filling, considering their low calorie count. Eating apples can have multiple benefits for your health. Usually eaten raw, apples […]

Basic Truths About Kidney Disease By Wale Adeduro

A. Kidney disease is largely hereditary. b. Kidney disease can be prevented from degenerating into Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) or End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) or renal failure commonly known as kidney failure. c. When someone is diagnosed of having end-stage kidney disease or chronic kidney disease, the two kidneys have already stopped functioning at an […]

Causes of Cholera disease

Cholera is an infectious disease that causes severe watery diarrhea, which can lead to dehydration and even death if untreated. It is caused by eating food or drinking water contaminated with a bacterium called Vibrio cholerae. The disease is most common in places with poor sanitation, crowding, war, and famine. Common locations include parts of […]

Health: Overcoming Anxiety And Insomnia – Part 5

What to Do When You Can’t Sleep Prioritizing a good night’s sleep isn’t just important for your general health, it can also help with feelings of anxiety, as your body is less likely to feel overwhelmed or on edge when you’ve slept well. However, falling asleep can be difficult, so it’s important to build a […]

Self-Medication a Prescription for Disaster, RAPAC Warns

The Programme Coordinator of the Redeemer’s Aides Initiative for People and Community (RAPAC), Pastor Gbenga Odutolu has decried the act of self-medication, emphasizing that it is tantamount to drug abuse that can have dire consequences. He stresses the importance of seeking professional medical advice and following proper treatment protocols rather than relying on personal, unsupervised […]

Test Of Faith – Part 3 By Wale Adeduro

I was given paracetamol tablets to numb my pain but it wasn’t doing much. They decided to give me the injection version of the tablet and I vomited almost immediately it was given to me. I went home that day thinking everything was alright. But I was wrong. Before I went for the procedure, I […]

Overcoming Depression on Your Body – Part 2

Depression can cause a lot of symptoms within the central nervous system, many of which are easy to dismiss or ignore. Older adults may also have difficulty identifying cognitive changes because it’s easy to dismiss the signs of depression as related to “aging.” According to the American Psychological Association, older adults with depression have more […]

Test Of Faith – Part 2 By Pastor Wale Adeduro 

Everything that happened next was a blur. My mother pushed me out of the way and ran to gather Siji’s broken legs in her arms. She turned around in the same breath and ran out of our cramped compound. I was at her heels when she hailed down the nearest taxi and screamed at the […]

Cyber bullying Effect on Mental Health

By Abimbola Ologun In a world where technology has come to stay and also become part of daily lives, a darker side of the digital world has emerged. Cyber bullying, the act of harassing, threatening or humiliating someone through electronic means, is a growing problem and is becoming a cankerworm that is eating deep into […]