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This edition focuses on the heart. Your heart is the primary organ of your circulatory system. It pumps blood throughout your body, controls your heart rate and maintains blood pressure. Your heart is a bit like a house. It has…
The causes of prostate cancer are largely unknown. But certain things can increase your risk of developing the condition. The chances of developing prostate cancer increase as you get older. Most cases develop in men aged 50 or older. Let’s…
This is the concluding part of our discussion on Sexual Reproductive Health. Now discussions between young people and their parents, health care providers, or other influential figures about sexual health can have many positive effects. These conversations can help educate…
These conversations can help educate young people about the risks and benefits of sexual activity and provide them with information on how to practice safe sex. Several studies indicate that adolescents and young people who talk to their parents about…
The name Gout may not be common. But we can all relate to the name Arthritis. Gout is a common and complex form of arthritis that can affect anyone. It’s characterized by sudden, severe attacks of pain, swelling, redness and…
As usual, this edition of the program has two themes for you. The first is examining the various diseases young people and young adults often encounter, while the second half of the programme will see us talk about the effects…
We will be looking at 2 themes in this edition. Healthy good sleep practice and the benefits of sports to our health. So let’s get started with the first, good sleep. Do you ever find yourself staring at the ceiling,…
Health authorities in Nigeria are battling diphtheria outbreak across states in the country. The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), said a significant number of children are yet to be vaccinated against diphtheria, a bacterial infection. As of July…
The burden of disease attributable to environmental determinants and the consequent socioeconomic impact is substantial in the West African sub-region. Environmental risks account for 23% of the burden of disease in the African Region. Vector-borne, diarrhoeal and cardiovascular diseases, as…
Viral hepatitis continues to claim thousands of lives every day. Statistics in sub-Saharan Africa place hepatitis B as the most frequent and dangerous with a prevalence rate between 8% and 18%. As a consequence, West Africa is a highly endemic…
This edition of Wellbodi focuses on a Neglected Tropical Disease (NTD) named Lymphatic Filariasis also known as Elephantiasis. The unfortunate thing about this disease is, not just that it is caused by parasitic worms, it is highly infectious, spreading from…
This edition’s theme is very personal and sometimes leads to shaming or being talked down on. Whether it’s the plan to shed off some weight or you don’t have self-confidence because you feel the need to add some weight, it…
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