Dementia is defined as a neurocognitive impairment, which includes memory problems that interfere with daily life, eventually preventing sufferers from living on their own. The older you are, the more likely you are to develop dementia. Studies show that poor nutrition can damage the brain over time, our brains are wired to what we eat. […]
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You might notice that you frequently have pounding headaches and think you’re just exhausted, how would you know if it’s not early symptoms of migraine? According to Dr. Amaal Starling, a neurologist at the Mayo Clinic, there is a lot of stigma around migraine, that there’s nothing to worry about, and that it’s just a […]
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Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin vital for maintaining healthy skin, good vision, strong immunity, and protecting cells from free radical damage. In recent years, Vitamin E supplements have gained popularity as a powerhouse of antioxidants and are widely recommended by doctors. Consuming Vitamin E-rich foods can help treat and prevent diseases. However, supplements like […]
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Knowledge is power, and understanding makes us better. The expression, “put yourself in their shoes” means that you allow yourself to understand what someone else is going through as if you’re the one having the experience. That way, you can treat the person in a manner that is humane and acceptable. What do we understand […]
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We have always been advised to eat good food for the well-being of our bodies. It should matter whether the food is nice or not, whether we enjoy it or not. Well, it has been proven that eating food just for enjoyment is just as important. According to Wise Heart Nutrition, pleasure of any kind […]
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You may notice that there are certain things that you can’t go a day without doing or consuming. It might be an unconscious act but it can be an early sign of addiction to that particular substance. The Cleveland Clinic defines addiction as a chronic disorder that can have a wide-ranging impact on your physical […]
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Age comes with a set of complications and beauties. If you take a close look at your food consumption throughout your life, you will realise that you don’t eat the same things you used to eat ten years ago. This might be because you lost interest in some food, or it was advised that you […]
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It is always advised that we exercise and get in shape to keep our bodies and minds healthy. How you choose to exercise is dependent on your endurance and capacity. You wouldn’t voluntarily kill yourself in the process of working out, that defeats the whole purpose. Some exercises can be dangerous, especially when performed incorrectly. […]
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As a parent, you pay close attention to your child’s development. Anything out of the ordinary in terms of their mental, physical and emotional health is alarming and can lead to the parent seeking help. What about warts? Are they also a concern, could they affect the child’s growth in any way? Here’s what the […]
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Asthma is an unpleasant condition that is easily triggered. We probably know one or two asthmatic people in our families, friend groups or even at work, so we need to create asthma-friendly environments all around us. The Better Health Channel states that asthma is commonly identified by wheezing, breathlessness, chest tightness and cough. It is […]
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The body has many acids that perform several functions, one of them being breaking down food and killing bacteria. These acids are naturally produced by the body and are only able to function well when they are kept at a normal level of quantity. When these acids are too much in the body and continue […]
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Iron is an important nutritional mineral that the body needs for growth and development. Having less of it means certain functions in your body will be affected. Iron is explained by the National Institutes of Health as a crucial ingredient used by the body to produce haemoglobin, a protein found in red blood cells that […]
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