Sleeping is an essential function that allows your body and mind to recharge, leaving you refreshed and alert when you wake up. Healthy sleep also helps the body remain healthy and stave off diseases. Without enough sleep, the brain cannot function properly. This can impair your abilities to concentrate, think clearly, and process memories. Most […]
Insomnia is defined as repeated difficulty with sleep initiation, maintenance, consolidation, or quality that occurs despite adequate time and opportunity for sleep, and that results in some form of daytime impairment. As many as 95% of Americans have reported an episode of insomnia at some point during their lives. In Nigeria Insomnia is very prevalent […]
Cetaphil is a skincare range specifically formulated for everyday cleansing, moisturizing, and protection of sensitive or dry skin. Cetaphil contains the following ingredients: Water, cetyl alcohol, propylene glycol, sodium lauryl sulfate, stearyl alcohol, methylparaben, propylparaben, butylparaben. The manufacturers claim that their dermatologically tested skin care range with products for the face and body has healthy […]
A natural hazard is a threat of a naturally occurring event that will have a negative effect on humans. This negative effect is what we call a natural disaster. In other words, when the hazardous threat actually happens and harms humans, we call the event a natural disaster. The examples of natural hazards and disasters […]
Studies indicate that 28% of Americans over age 45 report they had sexual intercourse once a week or more in the last six months, and 40% report having intercourse at least once a month. More than one in five Americans over age 45 (22%) say they engage in self-stimulation at least once a week. People […]
Good sexual and reproductive health according to UNFPA is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being in all matters relating to the reproductive system. It implies that people are able to have a satisfying and safe sex life, the capability to reproduce, and the freedom to decide if, when, and how often to […]
Some of the side effects of sex can be life-threatening, and healthy sexual behavior has far-reaching beneficial effects for couples and families. Sexuality is an integral part of being human. Love, affection, and sexual intimacy contribute to healthy relationships and individual well-being. But along with the positive aspects of our human sexuality, there also are […]
Urine is a liquid solution of metabolic wastes and certain other, often toxic, substances that the excretory organs withdraw from the circulatory fluids and expel from the body. The composition of urine tends to mirror the water needs of the individual. Normal urine is yellowish in color, ranging from clear to deep amber. The color […]
What are canker sores? Canker sores or aphthous ulcers are small, shallow ulcers that occur in the lining of your mouth. A canker sore starts as a white or yellowish mouth sore with a red border. They’re usually very small (less than 1 millimeter) but may grow to 1/2 inch to 1 inch in diameter. […]
Everybody poops, but nobody really talks about it. But while putting a lid on all potty talk may keep conversations civilized, it may mean we’re missing out on valuable clues to our health. Bowel movements are a necessity of life. They allow you to empty waste from your diet via your intestines. While all people […]
